While a long spring break from school and school was very relaxing and needed, tonight I was realizing the amount of information that I put off. When looking through the two assignments for this week, standards and mission/vision, it really made me reflect back on my educational philosophy and reasons for taking this program. For the standards, it was interesting to look at the various NETS that are available for teachers. I found it very interesting to incorporate a variety of digital citizenship and leadership aspects. When I look back at what I am doing currently in my class, it is evident through Blackboard and a program called Sharepoint that I have been providing students leadership and opportunities to experience digital curriculum's. Students have loved using the online programs and I appreciate their reception.
As for the mission/vision, I have found it interesting to reflect back on my teaching and master's experience to hone in on what exactly those would be. Just recently, the last year, have I really realized the power of online education. I currently teach a variety of classes that students utilize online programs. Students are very receptive to the programs, but it comes with a caution. Worrying about students having access to the internet and taking time away from current curriculum to teach how to access the online environment is very problematic. I am hoping the more students that I influence with the online environment will make it easier for me to teach it in the future and students will start to help each other with the Digital Learning Citizenship.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
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Nick, I know how you feel about taking on a new challenge like online education. I already feel like I am too busy and stretching myself too thin, I'm sure you feel that way some times too. I don't know how to find the time to develop new curriculum that could be taught online, much less actually teach a class.
ReplyDeleteNick, I can appreciate your concern of spending time teaching the computer skills taking away from your curriculum. I have that myself, especially teaching 7th graders. What I can tell you is that it is an investment, but done well pays off in terms of quality of product and future efficiency. I have found that the skills do translate to future activities and the students really appreciate being able to work more efficiently.
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