Week 1 of this course was exciting but a little overwhelming. I am some what new to the digital world and technology has changed so much since I was at school 20 years ago. Blogs, websites and wikis are very new to me. Even Power point was foreign to me before starting university! As a result I have had to learn all about these tools in such a short period. It has not been an easy task. I have learnt how to use these new tools mostly by trying them myself and through the help of others.
By completing this course I hope to learn about new tools for teachers and students and to achieve a greater understanding of how digital technology can enhance learning. I have always been a creative person and now I am learning new ways of creating and designing in the digital form. I am looking forward to learning new tools to engage learners in the classroom!
Blog Reflection.
Wow I am now a blogger! Very cool and exciting and very easy to set up. Within a few minutes I am on-line with access to others who share a common goal. What a wonderful way to learn collaboratively. Blogging allows learning to take place outside the classroom and into the home or anywhere really! I particularly like the ability to share ideas with others and as a result I can gain a deeper understanding of concepts and tasks. I am very excited about this course!!!
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Interesting
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· Easy to set up
· Free
· 24hr access
· Enhanced learning
· Collaborative learning
· Can access in & outside the classroom
· Engaging
· Teachers can monitor students learning
· Can provide a safe way to talk and interact with other students
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· Need computer access
· Need internet access
· Can be time consuming
· Not for every body
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· The ability to connect with others
· What you can upload and store on the blog
· It can never be lost
· Teachers can map students level of engagement & learning outside the classroom
· Can cater for most learning styles
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