Zoom is an experience for sure! Overall I think it was easy to use. With the link given by our prof, we all signed in easily onto the group video chat.

The different chat features were good so that you can personalize how you wish to communicate as a class. Talking or using the chat feature allows for a silent or interactive experience that is a great option to personalize it to your class. Also, being able to mute your mic or not helps with the noise reduction of the class.

The screen share feature is amazing to show lecture slides and student presentations, as shown in today’s class.

Overall, the app is extremely useful for an online class and I can see myself using it in the future if  I ever ended up in a situation like we are currently in.

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Twine is a fun and interactive way to create a “choose your own adventure” story. It was a bit hard to figure out at first, but after the first few minutes of growing pains, it was quite easy and fun. This is a cool alternative to written stories on paper or a traditional document.  With the use of technology and the visual aspect of building the story, students may be more engaged and motivated to create an intricate story.