My impressions about the tasks:
In my opinion these kind of activities are really useful, but once you have a complete control about what you are using.
In my first micro teaching I had some technical problems since I couldn't work with the software as I wanted to, but in general I found it an easy task to do.
On the other side, create my micro teaching with the smart board was much harder. First, I needed to learn how to use all the tools in the sofware. Second, my creativity was awful, I found myself struggling to create an interactive activity with it. I had the tools to do it, but it was hard to find how to use them in actual contents. At the end I think I could do it, but it was harder that I thought.
Another thing that caused me troubles, or rather than troubles, I was scared about, were the possible technical problems. I don't have the best computer, so I didn't know if my activities would work perfectly while I was presenting. I think that that distracted me a lot while I was doing my micro teaching. I was more focused in the use of the smart board than in the actual class or in if the students were taking attention or not. Anyway, I think is a thing of practice, probably if I keep doing activities with the smartboard I will focused better.
Carolina Ulloa
This is why it is so important to make a reflective process, in order to improve and consider all the different aspects. As teachers there are many things to consider at the same time, so we must be extra prepared. This is why we practice, so now that you lived the experience, you'll be better the next time. And don't panic! the more you practice, the easier will be to create more activities
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