Where Am I Now?
OLTD 501 has helped me gain some confidence with on-line learning and the use of educational technology; however, I still am uncertain as to whether I will successfully complete the program. Success for me would be being able to teach very effectively on-line and blended and being able to learn and integrate new educational technologies. Based on discussions in 501, I believe that I am likely the least experienced member of my cohort in the use of educational technology. It’s not a surprise to me, though. Since I’ve been avoiding technology, I found that I was slow in completing many of the 501 assignments and needed extra guidance from my instructor. I created a graphic for the first time, a Wordle for the first time and a slideshow presentation with a soundtrack. I suppose that they are assignments that high school students could easily figure out and create. For me, however, they are accomplishments of the type that I have been avoiding attempting. Having some success with my assignments is giving me motivation to learn more.
OLTD 501 has helped me gain some confidence with on-line learning and the use of educational technology; however, I still am uncertain as to whether I will successfully complete the program. Success for me would be being able to teach very effectively on-line and blended and being able to learn and integrate new educational technologies. Based on discussions in 501, I believe that I am likely the least experienced member of my cohort in the use of educational technology. It’s not a surprise to me, though. Since I’ve been avoiding technology, I found that I was slow in completing many of the 501 assignments and needed extra guidance from my instructor. I created a graphic for the first time, a Wordle for the first time and a slideshow presentation with a soundtrack. I suppose that they are assignments that high school students could easily figure out and create. For me, however, they are accomplishments of the type that I have been avoiding attempting. Having some success with my assignments is giving me motivation to learn more.