Here goes. Course number 10 (or 9… depending on which professor is faster at posting marks). For my summary of learning, I taught myself the program Book Creator which has been pushed as a useful tool by our Ed Tech folks. This app has an iPad and a web version (I used a bit of … Continue reading #ECI834 Summary of Learning
Continue readingOnline Learning and Course Development
There is more to it than just posting content. When I joined this class, I had several hopes… to learn new programs, learning management systems, communication media. What I did not expect was the theoretical background and means by which the sense of community and interaction are required to engage the learner in the course … Continue reading Online Learning and Course Development
Continue readingCreating a Sense of Community
I have learned so much while creating our online course and interacting with the other students in our class. The more I learned, the more I felt that building a sense of community online is the key to a successful online or blended course. A sense of community helps combat some of the major issues … Continue reading Creating a Sense of Community
Continue readingBig ideas and Major Takeaways!
I always love writing these posts at the end of Alec’s courses because it is amazing to see and reflect on the amount of growth that has happened over the course. This course was extremely challenging for me as I am currently on maternity leave (and my 9 month old is a stage 5 clinger… … Continue reading Big ideas and Major Takeaways!
Continue readingThe Finale
EC&I 834 has been an exciting course. It’s really great to create something that I can actually use in the classroom.EC&I 833 and 834 with Alex have helped me build a repertoire of resources that we were able to use in our prototype. We were able to create, connect and collaborate in a number of… Continue reading The Finale
Continue reading!!!!Major Takeaways!!!!
There were several key takeaways I could talk about in terms of getting the opportunity to create an online prototype course! I would say though that there are three major takeaways that stuck out most for me. Keep reading to learn more about them! Collaboration!!! Collaboration!!! Collaboration!!! The opportunity to collaborate with fellow teachers and … Continue reading !!!!Major Takeaways!!!!
Continue readingMY KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE COURSE
Hello ECI834, My journey through EC&I 834 enlarged the knowledge that I gained in all the previous class that I have taken with Alec. This is my Fifth course with Dr.Alec and once again it allowed me to create, connect, and collaborate with so many creative and incredible classmates. This course will be my final … Continue reading MY KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE COURSE
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I have learned more than I expected in this course. I have gotten a better understanding of what blended learning is and how to use it efficiently to teach students and meet their need in a new innovative way. Online/ blended learning is the way to go for me. I love the flexibility provided. Online/Blended …
Continue readingFrom dream to reality
Since beginning my Master’s degree in the fall of 2017, I’ve had the opportunity to explore a few areas of interest and to delve into topics that were terrifying to me. The last three semesters of classes I’ve taken with Dr. Alec Couros have led me down a path that I would never have imagined possible. … Continue reading From dream to reality
Continue readingThat is a wrap! #eci834
I have to agree with the title on Wendy’s blog! Learning always, learning all ways. This is critical as we emerge as online teachers. I have always found myself confident and competent when using technology. I think classes such as Alec’s allow for you to deepen your professional development with technology and it allows you … Continue reading That is a wrap! #eci834
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