I am extremely glad that I took this class. I am learning how to use all kinds of technology that I had never been exposed to before. I am finding that I really wish I had more time to play with the programs; but due to time constraints I don’t. I do try to add to my blog etc. when I do have more time (earlier, I added more pictures to share- I have to go back and put titles etc.).
I appreciated the help from my classmates. I understand that as a teacher there are other responsibilities are when someone is doing their homework at the last minute, you may not be able to respond as quickly. Especially as some classmates that may be night owls anyway J And sometimes, it helps to have something explained from different points. In school, I found myself explaining things to other students because they didn’t always understand it the way the teacher presented it.
It can be frustrating when you don’t get something, but rewarding when you do. I like to ask the class if I don’t know how to do something but then test myself to see if I can figure it out before someone answers my question.
There is no doubt that I will incorporate some of what we have done into my professional work. I am always sharing what we have done with my colleagues. They all love the robot YouTube clip (I use it for stress relief).
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Sheena,
I agree with everything you stated in your blog. I, too, am looking forward to having more time to play with my blog and incorporate it in my lessons.
You want to be a paramedic? That is cool. I know at times it can be an emotionally draining job-but very rewarding too, my dad is one. I wish you luck!
I agree that I had more time to play/develop the technology tasks. My blog seems a bit barren with only the basics and I feel that I am often times using a technology tool just enough to understand how it works and to use it, but with little mastery. I'm glad your finding these technologies useful.
I'm with you, some of the technologies we have been tried out from this class are also new to me. This summer is hopefully when I will be able to have more time to play and become more familiar with the technologies. I too would like to incorporate more into my teaching.
Sheena,
In response to your response, I would not say that I am looking to be "told" as you stated teaching is not telling. In fact I do like the exploratory nature of the class. At the same time, since this class seems to be using a construcavist approach, I would like to know a little bit more about why we are doing the activities that are being chosen for use. I would also like to be made more aware of other technologies out there and to be exposed to data or other information which supports the use of the technology we are looking at. As far as the difficulty, I am not looking for more as you may have thought from my post. :) I actually think that one area I like about this class is it can be made much more difficult as it allows the students to go deeper into each assignment if they so desire. I know I spent a lot more time on the podcast assignment because I had a choice to do something that was totally new and different.
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