Sunday, March 4, 2012

Making it Happen Online

I have been enjoying our online activity this week as I slowly catch up with class activities. Grading digital stories while lying on the couch was great fun and probably the ultimate of enjoyable "paper grading". The stories were compelling, informative and personal. I will be eager to see the outcome of the vote for the three best stories. Given the overall quality of the stories, this will be a tough choice.
Throughout the semester, I have been pleased with the high quality of the resource review presentations and follow-up discussions and this week was no exception. Nicole's narrated Teacher Tube presentation was clear and complete and the ensuing discussion was reflective and informative. Making these presentations online seems to be working well.
I also note that we are beginning to have a Facebook community beyond posting assignments. Several students posted information and resources this week, and I hope this informal, professional community continues to grow.
The week of March 5 we will try forming smaller discussion groups as we work together to understand and interpret TPACK. We will use this same format again after Spring Break and each student will have a chance to either chair or act as secretary for a small group discussion.
I am glad to be back and look forward to our work together.

3 comments:

  1. I've been enjoying the online class component - I enjoy classroom time as well, but, considering the subject matter, it really makes us use the technology we're discussing to learn, which is great!

    --Bryon Dudley

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  2. I also enjoy the online classes. As it is a technology class it is great that we get to learn it through technology. It is great having the classroom component as well but I find the online time very beneficial to my learning. Glad to have you back with us! Have a great week!

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