I feel that after last week I have truly been able to appreciate the technology component to this course. This is because it has been so useful to give and receive feedback on our lessons and it seems like the technology is finally serving as a help and not as a hindrance. As the course has moved along and my comfort level with blogs/skype/mybankstreet etc has increased, I have gotten more and more out of the course. I actually think that once one is comfortable with these various mediums of communication you almost can get more out of a course than in the traditional format because you actually get the chance to view each other's work. This level of collaboration is something that is missing from many of the bank street courses I have taken and something that I now realize is a very valuable part of any classroom...especially in social studies. I will try to incorporate this knowledge into the lessons that I plan for my students.
So far, I feel like my partner and I have been able to use the feedback we have gotten on our lessons well, and I look forward to going over our lessons again to tweak and fine tune them.
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Hi Meg,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you feel that way. As a coach, I certainly feel that I am on the "field" with you more in an on-line course that is possible in a classroom environment. So, I'm glad you feel this way too. I know you will tweak your lessons and I look forward to seeing them all together in your unit.
Best Wishes for a good and relaxing summer.
KK
Meg -- thank you for reflecting on the format of this course, it is so helpful to understand the student's experience of using these tools and technologies as learners in addition to how they will be used in your classrooms. From what you've said in the Integrating Tech class, you have a lot of access to technology in your school environment, so I hope this experience filters down to your students in a similar way.
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