Portfolio Entry #2: Advice on Academic Writing

Advice on Academic Writing from ElianaGonzlez15

The education sector is one of those impacted by COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, technology continues to transform the world around us, and it will determine the boundaries that used to be meaningful in a lesson of our traditional classes, as a beginning to fade since we are in quarantine. So, I have to improve other techniques. As a student, I am still grappling with the immediate task of classes and remote learning, in the confinement of my home.

Regarding the task of the portfolio entry number three, I was challenged not only to improve my knowledge in digital learning but the way I have to enrich my writing with the given theory as well. I would like to point out that I have to redefine my role as a student in the virtual classroom to study, learn, or how to establish communication with my teachers or classmates in my routine. Furthermore, it is a great time to reflect on how this alarming and disruptive crisis could help me to define how I need them and that I should incorporate digital tools.

This is the reason why I am being able to gain access to knowledge and even learn a technical skill, through a few clicks on my phone and computer. Under the circumstances, I would need to move towards facilitating a widely informed and connected development through digital tools like software programs, apps, new tech-integrated, social media and the web such as Linkedin, Prezi, Google presentations, Blogger, Youtube, online education platforms (Profesorado´s Campus, Google Classroom, Edmodo) Whatsapp, e-mails, Zoom, Skype, Jitsi Meet, etc. 

On the one hand, it allows me to see that I am not a native digital student and I need to incorporate them in my studies. On the other hand, I spend a lot of time trying to understand the applications in the right way. In the beginning, it was really hard because I realized that I have no option. Besides, I encourage myself to explore them, take the necessary time, and be patient. Honestly, I am exhausted but I am glad to use and put them into practice.