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About Me I am a senior graduating in December. I am studying marketing and am looking for a job currently. I enjoy spending time with my family and making sure i am caught up on my homework. I am looking forward to completing school and starting my career. I want to be able to own my own house and get a dog so my cat will have some company. I am enjoying my classes because i can relate to how I was taught growing up and how it could have been improved.

  TikTok – Learning in Short Bursts Link: https://www.tiktok.com TikTok isn’t just for entertainment, it can also be a powerful tool for microlearning. Short, creative videos help capture attention and explain concepts quickly. Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Apply. S tudents demonstrate learning by creating their own short videos. Dale’s Cone of Experience: Direct, purposeful experiences. L earners actively create and share content with an authentic audience. How I’d Use It in Teaching: I’d assign students to create a short TikTok-style video to explain a concept, like summarizing a novel in 60 seconds, or showing a math problem step-by-step. This gives them a chance to be creative while also reinforcing what they’ve learned.

  Padlet – A Digital Collaboration Wall Link: https://padlet.com Padlet is an online bulletin board where students can share text, images, links, and videos in one shared space. It works well for collaboration and reflection. Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Create – learners design and share posts, building a collaborative resource. Dale’s Cone of Experience: Participatory experiences – students actively contribute and learn from each other. How I’d Use It in Teaching: I’d use Padlet for exit tickets or brainstorming. For example, after a lesson, students could post one key takeaway and one question. It gives every student a voice and helps me quickly check understanding.

  VoiceThread – Multimedia Conversations Link: https://voicethread.com VoiceThread lets teachers and students build multimedia slideshows using images, videos, or documents, and then add voice, video, or text comments. It creates a more dynamic way to share work and engage with peers. Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Analyze – students review, compare, and respond to multimedia presentations. Dale’s Cone of Experience: Interactive and visual experiences – combining visuals and audio deepens understanding. How I’d Use It in Teaching: I’d use VoiceThread for peer feedback. Students could upload research slides or project visuals, and classmates would leave audio or video comments. This makes feedback more personal and interactive than a written review.