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Time really flies! We are heading nearer to the end of the Fall semester. This is the last welcome to my 10-blog series ㅠㅡㅠ Hope you have a great week and stay healthy :)

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Assignment 5 (Interactive PPT)

        Personally, I enjoy doing this assignment because I like to create presentations. However, I have never made an interactive PowerPoint before (I have only seen some in high school classes) so I also acquired some new skills while working on the assignment. I learned how to add animations and triggers to each element (such as photos, graphics, text-boxes, etc.), disable the linear navigation on all screens, include navigation buttons of my choice, and incorporate sounds into transitions and/or animations. Besides, I don't really have any dislike for this assignment except for the fact that I had to create quite a lot of slides (and I am a bit lazy if I have to do the same actions over and over). Still, I am satisfied with my work, and you can see a snapshot of my interactive PPT for a World Trivia quiz below. Take a look at it and let me know what you think!

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Data collection (Surveys)

        As a future teacher of English language for Vietnamese high school students (grades 10-12), I will probably create a survey at the beginning of the school year to learn how students think and feel about their English education so far, before taking my class. Using the survey can help me get to know the students by creating a confidential, personal space where students can freely express themselves, confess their concerns, and give their expectations for my class. During the class, I may design surveys to collect students' opinions on reading and writing materials (for example, traditional physical books versus eBook/PDF files) or new ideas for in-class interactive activities. I may also gather information and data regarding students' familiarity with technological tools/applications and the frequency of using social media for daily communications. 

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Reviewing Peer Blogs

        I find it interesting for me to read my classmates' blogs because I can know about their opinions on certain topics (such as assignments, technical tools/ideas, personal hobbies, and more) and learn some new things. Sometimes, judging from their style of writing and language choice, I may be able to guess their personalities or characteristics, too. Each person has their own thoughts and feelings so it is never boring to read people's blogs. Especially, I also enjoy viewing everyone's assignment designs (the screenshots of their teacher website, infographics, PPTs, etc.). Overall, everyone does a great job at writing blogs and designing blog sites, so let's keep it up, even after this class! :)

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Tech-flex and Digital Badges

        Honestly, I did not do a lot of Tech-flex or Digital badges activities, just 4-5 of them. However, those optional activities are very interesting, and they teach me some new computer skills, too. These include FSU LinkedIn Learning, Google Map, Fall 2021 EME 2040 Student Badge, etc. Some of the tech-flexes are a bit complex and time-consuming than others, too (that's why I often choose easier ones to complete). Here are some badges that I earned.

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Future technology-related skills

        I would like to learn about coding (people say it's hard but useful to know) and maintenance, just in case I need to fix my laptop or technological devices. It's more convenient and time-sufficient if I can repair things myself without going to shops or IT service places. Learning these topics can improve my computer skills and serve as a small unique ability that may help me stand out from others. When I have time, I will learn coding by watching tutorial videos and online lessons so that I can control my pace and time (instead of taking a class). Learning coding and maintenance over a long time allows me to remember the steps better, too. 

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Tạm biệt! Goodbye!

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It's already November! Time really flies.... Hope everyone have a great week and stay warm!

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EME 2040

        My experience with EME 2040: So far, so good! I join section 5, which is an asynchronous class. This allows me to do the assignments anytime and anywhere I want, as long as I submit my works on time. I have always enjoyed writing blogs and doing little portfolio items that help me develop new skills and strengthen skills I previously acquired. The instructions are direct (most of the time) and easy to follow, and Professor Choi is very friendly and helpful. She answers every question and helps me a lot with the assignments (mostly clarifying assignment requirements that I am not sure about). To improve the experience for this class, especially since it's an online class, I will create a GroupMe chat for my class section, providing students with a private place where they can easily ask quick questions to their teachers and classmates. I feel like the Slack application is not as useful as it is supposed to be... because students rarely ask questions relating to the assignments or tasks, and there aren't any "real" connections between peers (no offense, just some personal opinions). 

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Open Educational Resources (OER)

        OER, basically, are free online resources that anyone can access and use without permission from the author(s). Users can edit, share, or remix the original file based on their personal preferences. The five rights (Rs) associated with OER are: retain, reuse, revise, remix, and redistribute. There are OER libraries online where educators and students can obtain resources, lesson plans, or teaching-learning tips. Here is an open resource containing 88 full essays for high school English classes, giving teachers and students some templates to practice writing and composing academic paper -- 88 Open Essays: A Reader for Students of Composition & Rhetoric. 

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Assignment 4: PowerPoint for Information Dissemination

        I have gained some more skills while using PowerPoint (after more than 3 years) for this assignment. I learned how to design layouts, create a Slide Master, add footer and numbers to handouts, record the slides, and convert the PPT into a PowerPoint Show. I really enjoy doing this small project (as well as exploring new features and functions on PowerPoint). However, I think it will be better if there are some tutorial videos on how to design a layout under Slide Master or how to set up handouts for the slides (since most of the uploaded videos demonstrate skills needed for Assignment 5, not for this one). Here is a snapshot of my PPT. Put your comment below and let me hear your opinion!!!

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