Hi Everyone - it was nice to read your introductions. My name is Donna and I am finishing my M.A. in Communication and Education. I am particularly interested in virtual teams and learning, both in K-12 and Adult Professional Development settings so I'm looking forward to this course.
Right now I work with an LMS (Learning Management System) company in a division that has a very vertical platform for CTE (Career and Technical Education) students. I teach teachers and administrators how to use the technology to run their schools, help them go from paper to keyboard, and standardize everything from their grading rubric to discipline to their curricula and assignments.
I've taken a few other courses online at TC, and many that I might venture to call blended (even though they are f2f, the online component is integral.) My experience has varied in every situation which is a good thing, because the best way to learn what you like and don't like - and what you would do and wouldn't do - is through experience like this.
I look forward to learning with Moodle's platform, with Dr. Lowes who is certainly the expert in this type of teaching and learning, and with all of you.
Hi Donna,
ReplyDeleteAre you the same Donna who was in Dr. Kinzer's ICT class last fall? It's nice to take the same class with you again though this time we may not see each other throughout the entire semester. I enjoy taking the same class with you because you always actively participate in the discussion and never hesitate to share with us your ideas. Glad to see you here. Hope we could have a wonderful term.
Hello Donna,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Jung. I'm looking forward to this course and to learning from everyone in the class. I wanted to drop a line on your blog because I'm interested in incorporating more technology into our schools and classrooms. While I majored in computer science as an undergrad and am quite computer savvy, I really don't have too many ideas when it comes to blending technology into education. I've been teaching high school math for the past 7 years, and I find it particularly difficult to use technology in a math classroom. In your experience, have you come across any creative ways of infusing technology into the learning process, whether during class or outside of the classroom? Anything specifically useful for math teachers? I've already learned a lot from this class! Any help or ideas are appreciated. I look forward to our discussions throughout the term.
Hi Donna-
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment on my blog.
I look forward to hearing your insights about online learning, particularly since you're not only taking classes but also working in the field.
Kristin
Hi Donna,
ReplyDeleteWe were in Professor Kinzer's class together!
You know, I do wonder what kind of guidance or training instructors (at TC or elsewhere) are given when they either choose to or when they are assigned to teach an online class. It's something TC should definitely consider if they aren't doing this already. I think that the instructor can really have a negative or positive impact on a student's motivation and interest in the course and more importantly, in taking online courses in the future.