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Saturday, February 21, 2009
Whoops Here it is!
My previous post was incorrect. That is the project for my EDUC 8841 coursework. Thank you for the comments, however, this is the link, since I am unable to embed for some reason, to teachertube.com
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Jeannine
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
As we move from a static to dynamic model for education and its tools, we must consider the learner at the center most point. From this perspective we, as educators, need to make available the resources which utilize and promote a more dynamic approach. With the tools and technologies available to us, a time for a more dynamic approach to education has come. With this, instructional design must focus its attention on the best practices which the learner can employ while enrolled in the class. As the tools of technology evolve, educators need to continue to evolve as well, and not just as experts in their particular field. We need to be aware of which technologies would be of the utmost assistance with delivery and interaction with content information, communication with instructors and peers, and the efficiency of newer technologies in assisting true collaboration. This collaboration allows for each individual to remain at the center of their own learning, while learning with others.
One of the biggest benefits of moving towards the dynamic end of the continum for me as an educator is the awareness that while employing technologies which speak to the children as digital natives, the types of collaboration and communication devices, when used effectively, give the power and control to the learner. This responsiblity is one of the most powerful tools, above all technologies invented. When each learner is given a voice in a group, a voice and power of direction, the learning will be more meaningful.
When speaking of myself in relation to the static-dynamic spectrum, I consider myself to be emerging towards a more dynamic approach with every new discovery. The question which enters my head each time I begin to create a new project, or design coursework, is, how does this affect learning? With this question at the forefront and the learner as the centermost point, I feel my direction towards the more dynamic components of learning and technology utilization is being achieved.
Through my coursework with Walden University, I have already begun to not only grasp why this shift is necessary, but also how I can create this type of dynamic atmosphere with the children I service each day. The level of knowledge I have gained during this coursework and the amount of learning as an individual which I have employed during my day job has increased tremendously while using a very dynamic approach to learning. The collaboration, information and feedback I have received from Professor Moller and classmates has been to my benefit. Without this collaborative piece, I feel that the learning would be quite flat; static.
One of the biggest benefits of moving towards the dynamic end of the continum for me as an educator is the awareness that while employing technologies which speak to the children as digital natives, the types of collaboration and communication devices, when used effectively, give the power and control to the learner. This responsiblity is one of the most powerful tools, above all technologies invented. When each learner is given a voice in a group, a voice and power of direction, the learning will be more meaningful.
When speaking of myself in relation to the static-dynamic spectrum, I consider myself to be emerging towards a more dynamic approach with every new discovery. The question which enters my head each time I begin to create a new project, or design coursework, is, how does this affect learning? With this question at the forefront and the learner as the centermost point, I feel my direction towards the more dynamic components of learning and technology utilization is being achieved.
Through my coursework with Walden University, I have already begun to not only grasp why this shift is necessary, but also how I can create this type of dynamic atmosphere with the children I service each day. The level of knowledge I have gained during this coursework and the amount of learning as an individual which I have employed during my day job has increased tremendously while using a very dynamic approach to learning. The collaboration, information and feedback I have received from Professor Moller and classmates has been to my benefit. Without this collaborative piece, I feel that the learning would be quite flat; static.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
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