Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Week Three Thoughts (and Reflections)















Well, we are almost through with week three of E-Assessment. I am having so much fun in this course, testing out the various softwares to use in creating an online course. I am also into my second week of curriculum for my first attempt at an online course, called Career Seminar. I am creating it to use in my alternative school and will also give my course to the online highschool that I am volunteering at this summer.

I am finding Moodle easier to navigate, which is making my life easier. I am also finding the various softwares easier to navigate, as I don't have the fear (or hesitation) I did when I started out. I felt so lost. It doesn't scare me to dive in and just play with the software. This is a huge achievement for me.

I posted my reflections for Concept Mapping and E-storm to the right. Take care everyone and Happy 4th of July.
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Datta Kaur said...

Peggy,

You have the perfect attitude to be successful in this techie world - caring, adventurous with positive small increments of excitement as the new discoveries progress.

Good for you! Thanks for the fireworks image - looks great - and represents a bit of excitement also.

Datta Kaur

July 5, 2008 at 12:31 PM

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Reflections on The Perfect E-Storm


What an interesting article. After reading the article, two things came to mind. The first thought focused on one of the technologies Bonk discussed, which was video papers. I was just making a comment the other day, as to whether or not universities were looking at the 'digital' thesis. This application could certainly alter the delivery style of papers, essays, etc... I see this technology booming at the secondary level. The students love to combine various media applications in their presentations. What a perfect activity for that non-linear reader:) This article referenced some great technologies for instructional resources. As teachers in this online series, we are fortunate to be exposed to some of these technologies that are out there.

The author also talked about how open source software will become more important in education arenas, especially if lack of funding is an issue. We all have seen how various technologies are soon replaced with something better and quicker. Its hard to keep up sometimes. I am not sure about the collegiate level, but at the k-12 level, if we want new technology, its either find a grant, find a hand-me-down, or dig deep in my own pockets. Thus, open source software is definitely important at my level.



Learner centered verses teacher centered

Result: Learner facilitated classroom.

This statement was listed in the teacher facilitated classroom:

"Assessment is used to monitor learning as well as promote and diagnose."

I feel that this statement can go on either side, depending on how you define the above statement.

P.S. My tag would not copy. It was cute, geometric and green.

My Interview from Chris Danula

I had the opportunity to interview Peggy via email. She is in her 25th year of teaching and is interested in learning the process for creating and teaching online. Currently she is doing an internship with a local Virtual high school in Minneapolis, MN. She is a teacher in the Twin Cities (Roseville) and teaches Career and Technology-Photography. In her spare time, Peggy runs a screenprinting and embroidery business, enjoys running and traveling.

(Chris Danula)