Into the Present: App-reciating Programs
Being so used to learning
in a traditional face-to-face setup, the shift to an online, remote, and more
independent mode of learning truly challenged and shocked my system – I vividly
remember feeling so overwhelmed in my first weeks of school. However, being in
tune with our nature as humans – and with the absence of another choice – I am gradually
adapting to this new learning environment.
Now, as an attempt to
also help you adapt, below are three applications that I think are very handy, particularly
in this setup!
1. Google Meet
Google Meet is a video-communication service developed by, as the name suggests, Google. By having only a Google account, you are granted unlimited access to an app that enables you to present reports, conduct discussions, meetings, or study sessions, as well as call and catch up with your friends, especially as you no longer see each other as often! It is also user-friendly, taking only a few minutes for you to be familiar with its different features – as a user, I can vouch for this!
2. Notion
Notion is an all-in-one productivity tool. It allows you to take notes – a helpful feature when consuming modules and other materials, attending online synchronous discussions, and watching prerecorded lectures. The app also lets you schedule and categorize tasks; hence, preventing you from losing track of requirements and deadlines. Furthermore, in Notion, you can manage projects and monitor progress. This is particularly useful when doing group projects. Indeed, Notion is an all-in-one app!
3. Google Docs Editors
Google Docs Editors is a web-based productivity office suite. Among the apps included in this suite are Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, and Google Forms. The first three apps are a word processor, a spreadsheet program, and a presentation program. These three are very useful when completing various requirements. They also easily enable sharing and collaboration. As for the fourth app, it allows the creation of forms that could be used to gather responses for a research project, an event, and more!
By looking into the present, you will realize that there are a lot of applications and tools that you could use to navigate through remote learning better. However, despite the abundance, learning in this environment is still challenging. This is because of issues on internet connectivity, power interruptions, having no access to a smartphone or device, and the lack of a boundary between personal and school life. For these reasons, let us always remember to be kind and understanding! Let’s also be generous and share other applications that could help our fellow learners traverse in this setup.
--
Reference:
Great recommendations, Lianna! Indeed, being able to slowly adapt to online learning is a fascinating thing we can do as humans. With these tools, we should be able to navigate the online world more easily and productively!
ReplyDelete