The Tools of the Week!

I think that the tools this week are interesting. 

On one hand, you've got Slack which takes me back to AIM days because you can set away messages, mark yourself as away, and silence notifications (although I know we all miss the open door sound from our AIM days!!). I like Slack because it's alternative to email and Twitter. It's less formal than email and more private than Twitter and it's instant, like texting. It gives the opportunity for connection, no matter where you are or what device you're working with. I love that you can react to messages and send gifs and videos, just like texting. I would like to think that if AIM were still around, we would have those capabilities too 😂

On the other hand, you've got Trello, which gives me very strong Padlet vibes. I like that you can create your own threads, comment on others, react to them, etc. It feels like a great way to discuss topics that are presented and have more interaction than just a formal discussion board. There needs to be some type of informality in a learning setting, in my opinion. I think it's important for learners to see that they don't have to be formal with their learning at all times. 

The tools of the week are cool and I enjoy them! Hoping to use them more in the coming weeks of class and beyond! What are your thoughts on them??

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  1. Kalei HoltJuly 9, 2022 at 9:30 AM

    Ha! I totally forgot about aim’s open door sound. Thank you. I know I really enjoy trello and thought it would be good to include at work for some working meetings. I have yet to explore slack and your intro sparks my interest!

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