Webskills Week 2 Reflections : ABCD Learning Objectives, Websearching Tools, Technology used in Class.
Again
Sean's emails , which we now eagerly wait for, have given the kick off.
There have been fewer of them this week
certainly because he feels we are
beginning to get used to the system. That is right, Sean!!! Nevertheless the
workload is gettng heavier... readings, carrying out tasks in nicenet, starting
the final project and feeding the blogpost....Besides, I have a presentation to
make at the American Corner next! I devote so much time on the webskills
activities to the risk of neglecting or putting on hold some of my other
teaching and family tasks. Sleeping time is shrinking dramatically. The stress
level is rising up! I have had to meet my doctor who prescribed some food
supplements like vitamines / minerals, more sleep and some physical exercise to
keep fit. I imagine you, other webskills colleagues, are managing things quite
well. Anyway we have set off for the journey together. Together we shall reach
the destination.
In week 2,
we should work out the following 6 points :
- Vist the Google website and explore the
materials to read
- Log in to the ncenet discussion thread and
make at least two posts : one due on Wednesday and the second on Sunday about
Websearching.
- Describe
one of the classes we teach, share an ABCD learning objective for that class, give a substantive feedback on a
colleague's shared ABCD learning objective,
- Start the
Project Task i.e. describe a class, the class setting, the students and discuss
the technology my students and I have access to now inside and outside class.
- Post a
reflection on the blog about our course,
what I have been doing and add a comment to at least a coursemate's
blog.
I have
special appreciation for the following points :
1. Sean's
proposed checklist for week 2 has helped
much in organizing my week.
2. In the
websearching activities, Sean has acquainted us to the wonderworld of websearch
technology called the Noodle Tools. The Noodle Tools are a journey
in the web world for a starter like me. I will make good use of them.
3. The ABCD
Learning Objectives Design is an evolved form of the SMART objectives Design.
The learners (Audience), what they will
be able to do as a result of completing the instruction (Behavior), the
required resouces the students will need to access to (Condition), the level of
mastery students must demonstrate to indicate they successfully mastered the
objective (Degree) should be taken into account. The ABCD learning objective
appears to be the backbone of an effective lesson planning and a result-oriented
teaching.
5. The week
2 Project task is rather approachable now but I feel a little shaky about it in
the near future. I feel it will require a lot of time and investment to carry
out but I remain positive and confident about it.
6. As for
the blog, I think there is enough to feed now.
All told,
the week has been very busy in webwork and rich in discoveries. Learning is
going on at a full speed now. All I wish is peace around me and keeping fit for
each week ahead.
Foli.
Hi Foli,
ReplyDeleteI read through your reflection on Week 2. I can feel your pressure. Well, do use Sean's checklist and the assignment chart. You will find it easier. You mentioned in your reflection about the Noodle Tools. Yes, I agree that Noodle Tools is a starter for people like us. Week 3 is approaching and we have more to explore and learn.
Hello Foli,
ReplyDeleteIt is really nice to visit your blog and read the ideas of yours. I love the picture you have chosen, which clearly reflects the main idea of Week 2 and the Webskills course itself. We spend a lot of time in front of computer and in the virtual world, which definitely changes our habits and requires addittional time from us.
It was interesting to find out that we are all in the same boat. I mean we all have little time, since we need to get ready for classes, exams, correct tests and essays, participate in our Webskills course, etc. I am not complaining, I am really happy that we have such an opportunity to be here, we just need to manage our time properly and to do our best, supporting each other to achieve the best possible result, i.e. to gain the knowledge that later on could be spread around in our countries and the institutions we work for, and most importantly, to teach our students new methods that can help them attain the best possible results when learning English.
Wish you lots of luck and good mood in this fast journey of rich discoveries! :)
Best wishes,
Jurga.
Hello, Foli.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more with your post! It feels as if the tasks we have to carry out (not only in this course) seem to pile up and we need to have enough time for everything! I'm also stressed, but I'm confident (as I'm sure you are too) that Sean and the rest of the group are there to help in case we get stuck or should we get writer's block. It's been a bit hectic with all we have to read, but I find the resources quite useful and I immediately think about how I can apply that knowledge with my kids, and again, I'm sure you're in the same situation. I guess all of us are gaining lots of insight and knowledge about this vast and amazing mass of information, the Internet; this course is helping us lots to distinguish and select those sites and resources which might fit our students' needs and preferences, and I'm really thankful for that. Of course, we could make the decision ourselves, as we know our students, but having a reliable advisor and a course aimed at our improvement makes a big difference, don't you think?
We'll be cheering each other up, so keep it up, Foli!!
Regards,
Lupita.