Suny Old Westbury online learning discussion

Question(s):

For your response posts, address the following:

1. Consider both sides of your classmates’ events. Compare and contrast your answers.
   1. What ideas or concepts from this week’s learning materials can be applied or expand your thinking in relation to their posts?

Remember, this assignment is graded on the quality of your initial post and at least two response posts to your classmates. If you do refer to resources, be sure to cite the resource.

PEER POST # 1

One event that I experienced that was directly influenced by technology was the implementation of a new online learning platform at my High school. Prior to the pandemic, my school primarily relied on in-person classes and traditional learning methods. However, when classes were moved online due to COVID-19, the school had to quickly adapt and find a way to continue providing education to its students. The school decided to implement a new online learning platform that would allow students to attend classes, access course materials, and participate in discussions and assignments virtually. As a student, I was skeptical of this new platform and was worried about the effectiveness of online learning. However, as I started using the platform, I realized just how advanced and user-friendly it was. Not only did the platform allow for seamless virtual learning, but it also had features such as canvas, messaging with professors, interactive discussion boards, and even virtual group work. I was impressed by how the platform was able to recreate the classroom experience and make it accessible from anywhere.This experience enhanced my understanding of the role of technology in education. I realized that technology is not just limited to social media or entertainment, but it has the power to revolutionize the way we learn. The online learning platform not only made education accessible during a time of crisis, but it also opened up opportunities for students who may not have been able to attend classes in person. Additionally, this event also highlighted the importance of constantly adapting and evolving with technology. In a world where technology is constantly advancing, it is crucial for institutions, schools and individuals to embrace and utilize it to enhance their lives. The implementation of the online learning platform showed me that technology has the ability to not only solve immediate problems but also improve our overall understanding and experience in various aspects of life.

PEER POST # 2

Our organization recently had a town hall meeting to update the staff on how the organization is doing. In the past, these events took place in person, but now we hold them through Webex. Ever since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have transitioned most of our meetings to remote meetings. There are many players in the field of web conferencing, and the brand is irrelevant as they all do a good job. But they all provide a service that allows us to connect with more people than ever before. We can now participate in meetings with little effort, less travel, and less cost to the organization. Technology played a huge role in allowing us to work remotely and keep these organizations operational during challenging times.

I have been coaching youth basketball for the last 20 years. We now have cameras that capture the game and allow families to watch the game remotely through the internet. This system has been a positive experience for the families so there is less travel, and grandparents can now participate more easily. This system also has AI integration that allows us to capture stats on the game and our players. That means that coaches don’t have to spend time looking through the video to find stats like shooting percentage, time played, and fouls committed. These tools also allow us to view the video of fouls committed by a certain player without having to look through the film to find them.

We now can look at the game plan at a high level with little effort and time and make real changes more quickly. We can see who plays well together on the court as a group and when our stats are the strongest. Having real data to look at versus how we feel things went has been a game changer. Now, we just need to find a way to get the kids to listen all the time!