Dear all,
The last blog. It is always hard to do something for the last time. Week 10 seemed to be so long away, and it turned out to be so close =)
This week we read about levels of Technology Integration in the classroom. The Technology Integration Matrix by University of Southern Florida (http://fcit.usf.edu/matrix/matrix.php) seemed a bit more comprehensive to me and I would like to use it in the near future to make technology integration in my classes go smooth and step by step.
We also had to give some advice to the future participants, and it was very pleasant as it gives so much confidence to you in being able to use many tools that you haven't even heard just a few months ago.
I have learnt to use Blogger, NiceNet, Google Sites, Padlet, Delicious, WebQuest, Jeopardy, Tests online, Rubrics, interactive Powerpoint, to write ABCD objectives, to deal with large classes, to motivate learners' autonomy and many other useful tools and skills that have great potential for usage in my classes. Not all and not at once, but step by step.
So, I do feel thankful to Donna, and the course, and the participants! When I handed in my application for the course, I had no idea what it would look like and what it is going to be about. Still, I got much more than I expected, I got marvelous experience working on a distance course, I got to know tools and information that became a part of my everyday life, and got to know wonderful people from different corners of the world!!! I would definitely recommend applying to this course! And as I mentioned earlier, I would love to take part in some more courses of this kind.
Warm thanks to everyone and good luck in everything you find yourself doing!
Great job!
Yours,
Marina, Moldova
The last blog. It is always hard to do something for the last time. Week 10 seemed to be so long away, and it turned out to be so close =)
This week we read about levels of Technology Integration in the classroom. The Technology Integration Matrix by University of Southern Florida (http://fcit.usf.edu/matrix/matrix.php) seemed a bit more comprehensive to me and I would like to use it in the near future to make technology integration in my classes go smooth and step by step.
We also had to give some advice to the future participants, and it was very pleasant as it gives so much confidence to you in being able to use many tools that you haven't even heard just a few months ago.
I have learnt to use Blogger, NiceNet, Google Sites, Padlet, Delicious, WebQuest, Jeopardy, Tests online, Rubrics, interactive Powerpoint, to write ABCD objectives, to deal with large classes, to motivate learners' autonomy and many other useful tools and skills that have great potential for usage in my classes. Not all and not at once, but step by step.
So, I do feel thankful to Donna, and the course, and the participants! When I handed in my application for the course, I had no idea what it would look like and what it is going to be about. Still, I got much more than I expected, I got marvelous experience working on a distance course, I got to know tools and information that became a part of my everyday life, and got to know wonderful people from different corners of the world!!! I would definitely recommend applying to this course! And as I mentioned earlier, I would love to take part in some more courses of this kind.
Warm thanks to everyone and good luck in everything you find yourself doing!
Great job!
Yours,
Marina, Moldova
Hi Marina,
ReplyDeleteI learned a lot from you. I enjoyed reading your posts. This course gave me a lot of knowledge and specific technology tools to improve my teaching practice. I am happy that I learned how to make a Nicenet discussion class and Padlet walls in this course. I will surely use these technology tools in my classes. Now I know how to improve my teaching practice with technology tools. I will keep learning. Thank you.
Megumi
Japan
Hi Megumi,
DeleteI enjoyed reading your posts as well and have learned many things. I also do think that I feel different than before and my intentions about teaching became more clear and more confident in using technology.
Wish you all the best!
Marina,
Moldova
Dear Marina,
ReplyDeleteEvery single web tool you have mentioned in your post will completely change our way of teaching English. Thus, we will provide the best possible education for our students.
I wish you good luck on the way to become a better teacher!
Satsita, Kazakhstan
Dear Satsita,
DeleteThank you for your wonderful posts and comments! I also agre that this course has added so much to developing technology skills, and I think that students and other teachers would truly benefit from what we have learned.
Wishing you all the best!
Marina, Moldova