I continue to learn more and more each week. The newest item I have learned how to do is a Yodio. It took a little navigating to figure out, but eventually did. I am also learning about podcasts at this time as I prepare to make one for my own online course. The most important thing for me to remember is how the information affects the students that will be taking this course. I need to deliver the information in a way that reaches all learners.
This week we are focusing on a discussion and lecturette. I decided to keep the discussion simple as my course targets second graders. I find simplicity at this age level is most effective. With my lecturette I am going to make a podcast. This gives students the opportunity to hear my voice instead of always reading what is expected.
I know from this course putting a voice with someone makes it much more personal. I want to be able to pass that same idea on to my students. I continue to have a positive attitude as the course is coming to an end and have learned some new things. I know I must maintain patience especially when working with technology because it can be your best friend at times or not. This will always be the way it is with technology whether it is tomorrow or ten years from now.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
URL for Blog
Here is also a link to my blog reflection.
https://writer.zoho.com/public/courtneytaets/blog-reflection-2/script
https://writer.zoho.com/public/courtneytaets/blog-reflection-2/script
Reflection 2
C&I 438 has given me some insight to online courses a little different then the past two courses I have taken.
I visualized a course through Black board and was surprised when it was going to be through a wiki. I am glad it was through a wiki especially now that I am creating my own Wiki. I don’t think I would have done as well creating my own Wiki. I was also feeling a little overwhelmed at the start of the course because I was not sure what to expect. I think that comes with each course you take though. However, I am making my way through the course and am feeling pretty good about it.
At the beginning I was very timid about asking questions because I didn’t know how my peers would react. That has since changed and has eased my mind or fear of asking questions. Everyone is so helpful to one another. This has helped me maintain a good attitude throughout and given me some confidence. Another concept/skill I have learned through this course is Tweet deck. I was not familiar with this program before and am continuing to become familiar with it. Tweet deck provides a vast amount of information.
Before starting this course I was familiar with Wiki spaces. However, I have gone much more in detail with the Wiki since this course has begun. I would like to continue becoming more familiar with Wiki spaces and make a successful Wiki space upon completion of this course. I was also familiar with Twitter, but would also like to continue learning about Twitter and Tweet deck and use it not only for social purposes, but also educationally. It is a very useful tool.
This course has given many new insights to online learning. I now know the amount of information that is on the web including blogs, wiki spaces, tweet deck, and many more. These tools are easy to use and are easy to remember and follow.
I visualized a course through Black board and was surprised when it was going to be through a wiki. I am glad it was through a wiki especially now that I am creating my own Wiki. I don’t think I would have done as well creating my own Wiki. I was also feeling a little overwhelmed at the start of the course because I was not sure what to expect. I think that comes with each course you take though. However, I am making my way through the course and am feeling pretty good about it.
At the beginning I was very timid about asking questions because I didn’t know how my peers would react. That has since changed and has eased my mind or fear of asking questions. Everyone is so helpful to one another. This has helped me maintain a good attitude throughout and given me some confidence. Another concept/skill I have learned through this course is Tweet deck. I was not familiar with this program before and am continuing to become familiar with it. Tweet deck provides a vast amount of information.
Before starting this course I was familiar with Wiki spaces. However, I have gone much more in detail with the Wiki since this course has begun. I would like to continue becoming more familiar with Wiki spaces and make a successful Wiki space upon completion of this course. I was also familiar with Twitter, but would also like to continue learning about Twitter and Tweet deck and use it not only for social purposes, but also educationally. It is a very useful tool.
This course has given many new insights to online learning. I now know the amount of information that is on the web including blogs, wiki spaces, tweet deck, and many more. These tools are easy to use and are easy to remember and follow.
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