Final PLE vs. Initial PLE

Let's see how my PLE has changed from September 2016, to December 2016.

On the first one you can observe all the sites I visited at that moment when I created it.

On the left side upper corner, I located the tools I used from Google (Google Drive, Gmail, Google+, Google Maps, Google Keep and Google). Also in that corner, you can see Dropbox and Hotmail. Then, Going down on that same side, one can see the tools I use to academic purposes (Microsoft Office, Google Scholar, Cambridge, UPNA, Miaulario, Wordreference, Dublin School, URJC, Nebrija, and RedEduca).

Moving to the right side, on the upper corner we can see the social media networks I use almost daily, like WhatsApp, Spotify, Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WeHeartIt, YouTube, Tumblr, Skype and Blogger.

And finally, down on the right I posted the tools I use to shop online. These are Amazon, Pull and Bear, Stradivarius, Bershka, AliExpress and JustEat.

And this one is my Final PLE.

Starting again on the upper left corner, I added CiteThisForMe. Though it is not a Google App, I find it very useful to organise my references. It is a great webpage, as it helps you to cite things properly, and it storages your searchs. I think it is really going to help me with my TFG.

Looking down, we can find several new tools like Edmodo, Quizlet and StoryJumper. We have worked with this platforms in the ICT class at University. I think they can really make a difference when I become a teacher. This promotes the use of ICTs in the classroom, so it motivates students and it will be easier to engage them actively in the activities. StoryJumper could be use to introduce new vocabulary in a natural context and supported by images, what will make it easier for students to learn the new words. Edmodo can help you check how well your students are doing, and to upload the class materials in a page accessible to all the students. Moreover, they will be able to upload their homework there, so the teacher can correct it. And Quizlet will let you create some quizes for your students, also to check how well they are doing.

In this corner I added CPIP José María de Huarte, as it is the school I have done my internship period at, and I regularly check their webpage to see what is going on there. And two schools from England, where I might be going next semester to do my following internship. These are Trevithick Learning Academy and St Mary's Preparatory College.

Turning to the right on the bottom, we can see now Oysho, where I have been shopping lately. And also Tokio Restaurante, which has become my favourite place to have lunch. Moreover, my sister showed my PopCornTime, where you can see series and films, and now I use it.

And finally, on the Social Media corner, I have added 21 Buttons. It is an app where you can see other people's outfits, and you can upload yours, linking directly the clothes you are wearing to its website, in case someone else wants to buy it. 

And this is how my PLE has changed during these months!