Reflection on my teaching and learning context
Prior to my research (proposed intergration of mobile technology in undergraduate nursing) the nearest I came to using technology to enhance my teaching and learning context was to use powerpoint presentations in class, "dump" teaching notes and module guides on the e-learning / e-teaching platform. Hmm... Let me not forget about my positive and most supportive e-learning experience: using the platform to administer and automaticly mark tests. Students appreciated the immediate feedback.
I have however never formally completed a survey to determine my students learning needs. Using the case-based methodology I move around a lot in class during facilitation sessions and are always amazed at students using available technology (cell phones) to help them complete the case scenarios. I trust that my research will guide me on the most appropriate technology to use for my students, but facebook groups and blogging comes to mind. I am sure that this may change due to my exposure to "new" tecnology in this course.
Our fist face to face session was a mind blowing experience, but this was topped by the Adobe Connect session. To think that we were all seated in our offices, at different universities and were able to present and discuss the wiki that was edited. I can just see the possibilities to bring excitement into my teaching style that I am sure will be appreciated by my students.
Look at me now ... Since our first session I now know what RSS is, I just recognised the icon before, I am actually blogging ... There may be hope for me ...
Thanks Julaina for your positive feedback on the course...what are your initial thoughts about what your students learning needs might be? You are hinting at a very interesting fact, that students might be way ahead in the use of technologies in their learning as opposed to us lecturers...and that we can learn a lot from them! How are younplanning to establish those needs?
ReplyDeleteHi Daniela. On Wednesday afternoon I created an online survey to determine if students have internet connectivity off campus and which social media networks they use most. I only had seven responses as I somehow closed the survey during editing. I am looking forward to include my findings in my next reflection. Eventhough not the desired response, it was amazing to be able to create my first ever online survey using google docs.I still wish I did this all way before I registered for my PhD. All the information on this course is so valuable.It is definitely influencing my teaching and learning perspective and should have a subsequent positive influence on the learning journey of my students.
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