What a journey it has been the last months. I have learned a lot about integrating technology into the curriculum. I finally know how to create a WebQuests, build a website and a stair project. I gave the projects to my afterschool staff to use with the children. I am happy to use web 2.0 tools such as Google Docs, Wikispaces, Netvibes, and Wikipedia. I am impress with myself that I learned how to blog. I am able to record a podcast. Overall these classes taught me a lot about emerging technologies.
Cooperative learning plays a big role in educational technology. Students can work together in groups on projects such as weather reports, PowerPoint presentations, and podcasts. One of the teaching strategies that I learned regarding technology is plan, test, and retest because technology in not always reliable.
I have met some of my personal goals regarding technology integration. I am more knowledgeable and able to bring new technology ideas to my workplace. I have join a few forums to keep myself up to date with information. Also, I can network with other technology professionals.
In the future, I would like to earn a Masters degree in educational technology and maybe a PhD. I will continue to join forums and attend technology conferences. Also, I want to join some professional organizations. Attending Michigan State University's certificate program in educational technology is one of the best career decisions that I made to better myself. Hopefully, I can get a job in the field of educational technology and higher education.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Project Evaluation Blog Entry
This project was very challenging and demanding. I picked online education because I wanted to offer an alternate way to learn for my co-workers. It is hard for employees at my workplace to take classes due to work schedules and family obligations. I currently work nights so it is hard for me to go back to school to improve my skills.
The first thing I would do differently is to develop an outline on the topic. Secondly, I will plan how I will research the topic. Planning is very important when writing a research paper. Some advice I would give others students is to find professional organizations that will help you research your topic. Plan early. Planning is a crucial part of your research. It is very time consuming and difficult. I wanted to find the best articles to give me enough information for my project. I have plenty of articles but I did not have enough information for the TechQuest.
If I do this project again, I would talk to professionals that had developed and taught online classes. It is very important to get feedback from experience professionals. Secondly, I would join a forum on online learning and network with other educators. Also, I would create a survey for my co-workers to get their views on online learning. Overall this was a great experience for me. It was a challenge. I am happy that I had the opportunity to do this project because it will help prepare me for other projects when I start working on an advance degree.
The first thing I would do differently is to develop an outline on the topic. Secondly, I will plan how I will research the topic. Planning is very important when writing a research paper. Some advice I would give others students is to find professional organizations that will help you research your topic. Plan early. Planning is a crucial part of your research. It is very time consuming and difficult. I wanted to find the best articles to give me enough information for my project. I have plenty of articles but I did not have enough information for the TechQuest.
If I do this project again, I would talk to professionals that had developed and taught online classes. It is very important to get feedback from experience professionals. Secondly, I would join a forum on online learning and network with other educators. Also, I would create a survey for my co-workers to get their views on online learning. Overall this was a great experience for me. It was a challenge. I am happy that I had the opportunity to do this project because it will help prepare me for other projects when I start working on an advance degree.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
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