This is the final part of assessment one where I will reflect on:
What I have learnt.
What I liked about what we did and learnt in the course.
What I think could perhaps be done better in the course.
The first assessment requirement was for students to use an online blog to keep a journal of questions, activities and reflections. This was aimed at exploring many online tools, communication media and networks to discover meaning and essential features of e-learning technologies currently used within the context of education and training.
I gained the most learning from maintaining a Blog throughout the progressive assessment, once I had become familiar with the interface and its features. The comparison between journal entries via a blog to a written assignment has revealed a lot about the benefits for students, educators and the class as a group. Blogs are a classic example of the ubiquitous learning experience as the content can be managed and published by the student anywhere, anytime and include post dates, comments from others, sharing of links, RSS feeds, networks (Twitter) and a variety of digital media.
I also gained a lot of knowledge and enjoyment from course activities which included exploring e-portfolios, learning management systems, developing an understanding of the options for content, accessibility and generally maintaining an online identity through synchronised e-learning platforms in an educational and professional environment.
As a remote student I found it easy to interact simultaneously with students using social technologies like pinboards and googledocs. The research and activities we completed using social technologies has made me realise the potential for class interaction and engagement in an e-learning environment.
The PLN diagram was created as a visual representation to put some perspective on where I source knowledge from, the current technologies, platforms and devices that I am using. Viewing other students PLN's, uploaded links and edits on VirtualMV Wiki was helpful to understanding what other students connect to on their learning journey. I plan to update my Personal Learning Network at the end of the course.
I feel that researching Digital Pedagogy, exploring different methodologies (OTARA, ADDIE, Rapid Prototyping) for course development and Instructional Design strategies has reinforced and extended my understanding of teaching, learning and developing course content.
Overall, despite feeling a little frustrated at times with connectivity and navigation issues within some of the course content. Michael has been able to connect the class with a contingency plan to keep the course flowing. I realise he has encountered a few obstacles with the wiki which are being addressed.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the progressive assessment part of the Digital Learning Technologies course and believe Michael has developed a stimulating, interactive and engaging learning experience.
What I have learnt.
What I liked about what we did and learnt in the course.
What I think could perhaps be done better in the course.
The first assessment requirement was for students to use an online blog to keep a journal of questions, activities and reflections. This was aimed at exploring many online tools, communication media and networks to discover meaning and essential features of e-learning technologies currently used within the context of education and training.
I gained the most learning from maintaining a Blog throughout the progressive assessment, once I had become familiar with the interface and its features. The comparison between journal entries via a blog to a written assignment has revealed a lot about the benefits for students, educators and the class as a group. Blogs are a classic example of the ubiquitous learning experience as the content can be managed and published by the student anywhere, anytime and include post dates, comments from others, sharing of links, RSS feeds, networks (Twitter) and a variety of digital media.
I also gained a lot of knowledge and enjoyment from course activities which included exploring e-portfolios, learning management systems, developing an understanding of the options for content, accessibility and generally maintaining an online identity through synchronised e-learning platforms in an educational and professional environment.
As a remote student I found it easy to interact simultaneously with students using social technologies like pinboards and googledocs. The research and activities we completed using social technologies has made me realise the potential for class interaction and engagement in an e-learning environment.
The PLN diagram was created as a visual representation to put some perspective on where I source knowledge from, the current technologies, platforms and devices that I am using. Viewing other students PLN's, uploaded links and edits on VirtualMV Wiki was helpful to understanding what other students connect to on their learning journey. I plan to update my Personal Learning Network at the end of the course.
I feel that researching Digital Pedagogy, exploring different methodologies (OTARA, ADDIE, Rapid Prototyping) for course development and Instructional Design strategies has reinforced and extended my understanding of teaching, learning and developing course content.
Overall, despite feeling a little frustrated at times with connectivity and navigation issues within some of the course content. Michael has been able to connect the class with a contingency plan to keep the course flowing. I realise he has encountered a few obstacles with the wiki which are being addressed.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the progressive assessment part of the Digital Learning Technologies course and believe Michael has developed a stimulating, interactive and engaging learning experience.
