Finally, here we are, reaching the last week. It's really sad. As I've said so many times, I absolutely enjoyed this course. My question is if there are more courses I can take. I hope so.
Why did I like it? I've learned new technology tools. The most useful ones for me are the following: the blogs, the rubrics, the padlet, and delicious. These are tools I will be using in my classes, no question. Especially, rubrics and blogs. I adore them.
The readings were great, too. Also, the websites are just wonderful. The one I like the most was Breaking news (breakingnewsenglish.com). I defenitely recommend it.
Probably the only thing I'd like to ask is to have more instructions to make make our PowerPoint slides more interactive. I liked creating them, but I needed some more informations or steps to follow.
I'm so satisfied, though. It's my first online course, and it's not going to be the last one.
Many thanks for everything. I'm so grateful.
I hope to be in touch with you guys.
Receive my greetings and love from Paraguay!
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Week 9
What am I going to do in two weeks? This excellent course will be over by then. It's just too sad. We've been through many activities, and become active participants in all of them that it would be so difficult not to miss them all.
I've finished my final project report, and I really like it. I'm glad I got great feedback from my partners. They helped me checking some things I wasn't aware of, so it was nice to have their comments. Moreover, it makes you realize how important is to be observed by others and to work with others to consider your blind spots.
The idea of different learning styles and multiple intelligences is not new to me. Actually, at the beggining of each course I give my students a questionnaire to know about their preferences in class, which are their learning styles.
I won't stop writing this blog before expressing my gratitute to all of you. I'm fully satisfied with what I've learned here. I hope next week can become unforgettable, too.
I've finished my final project report, and I really like it. I'm glad I got great feedback from my partners. They helped me checking some things I wasn't aware of, so it was nice to have their comments. Moreover, it makes you realize how important is to be observed by others and to work with others to consider your blind spots.
The idea of different learning styles and multiple intelligences is not new to me. Actually, at the beggining of each course I give my students a questionnaire to know about their preferences in class, which are their learning styles.
I won't stop writing this blog before expressing my gratitute to all of you. I'm fully satisfied with what I've learned here. I hope next week can become unforgettable, too.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Week 8
I can't believe it! It's week 8 already and I've learned a lot, that it seems a longer time.
I have to say that this week was more tiring than the others. When we were asked to make the project draft, I didn't know it would be so demanding. I realized I didn't have a complete project. I felt that I wouldn't make it this time.
Fortunately, I got some extra time to work on the plan and I could finish, I guess.
Another challenging thing about this week is the feedback to be given to our partners. I'm so anxious to get their feedback as well as writing to them. I hope it can become a great peer work.
By the way, the online exercises were excellent. I've used the site http://www.toolsforeducators.com/dice/ to make some dices before. I really liked it, so I enjoyed creating a dice again.
Regarding the project, I've got only one essay this week, and the deadline is tomorrow. I hope I can get more writings today and tomorrow.
I think I would become addictive to online courses. Nice experience! =)
I have to say that this week was more tiring than the others. When we were asked to make the project draft, I didn't know it would be so demanding. I realized I didn't have a complete project. I felt that I wouldn't make it this time.
Fortunately, I got some extra time to work on the plan and I could finish, I guess.
Another challenging thing about this week is the feedback to be given to our partners. I'm so anxious to get their feedback as well as writing to them. I hope it can become a great peer work.
By the way, the online exercises were excellent. I've used the site http://www.toolsforeducators.com/dice/ to make some dices before. I really liked it, so I enjoyed creating a dice again.
Regarding the project, I've got only one essay this week, and the deadline is tomorrow. I hope I can get more writings today and tomorrow.
I think I would become addictive to online courses. Nice experience! =)
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Week 7
Hello everyone,
Here I am again reflecting on what we've done during this week. The articles about either learner autonomy or one-computer classroom are a little boring, I have to admit. Only because they are not interactive documents. However, the information is quite interesting.
I really identify myself with the one-computer class, because I'm a one-computer teacher. It's good to have some nice ideas to implement with your students. The idea of Keep it simple, for example, has been on my mind all the time. Sometimes I kind of complicate things, and my task objective is not achieved.
I've also learned a lot from the articles about learner autonomy. I've always tried to have my students as motivated as I can, so they get autonomy. When they reach that point, you just give them instructions to work in class or outside, and they do it.
Finally, I can not miss the point about Padlet. Great new tool. Now, I'm thinking of creating a wall and to have my students post some good videos in English. I'm so excited. This course is amazing.
Thanks a lot.
Marga
Here I am again reflecting on what we've done during this week. The articles about either learner autonomy or one-computer classroom are a little boring, I have to admit. Only because they are not interactive documents. However, the information is quite interesting.
I really identify myself with the one-computer class, because I'm a one-computer teacher. It's good to have some nice ideas to implement with your students. The idea of Keep it simple, for example, has been on my mind all the time. Sometimes I kind of complicate things, and my task objective is not achieved.
I've also learned a lot from the articles about learner autonomy. I've always tried to have my students as motivated as I can, so they get autonomy. When they reach that point, you just give them instructions to work in class or outside, and they do it.
Finally, I can not miss the point about Padlet. Great new tool. Now, I'm thinking of creating a wall and to have my students post some good videos in English. I'm so excited. This course is amazing.
Thanks a lot.
Marga
Friday, May 10, 2013
Week 6
Hello and welcome to Week 6,
First of all, I love to create interactive PowerPoint slides, so I enjoyed this week one more time. I spent plenty of time trying to make my PP more dynamic, it wasn't easy, and it's frustrating sometimes.
Second of all, regarding the implementation of my final project, I started creating a blog for my students. I haven't informed them to check it yet, but I will tomorrow. My idea is that they get involved in the task of writing essays via emails. I hope it works well.
Finally, I will be posting how the implementation is going. Therefore, my blog will be useful to complete the final product at the end of the course.
Marga
First of all, I love to create interactive PowerPoint slides, so I enjoyed this week one more time. I spent plenty of time trying to make my PP more dynamic, it wasn't easy, and it's frustrating sometimes.
Second of all, regarding the implementation of my final project, I started creating a blog for my students. I haven't informed them to check it yet, but I will tomorrow. My idea is that they get involved in the task of writing essays via emails. I hope it works well.
Finally, I will be posting how the implementation is going. Therefore, my blog will be useful to complete the final product at the end of the course.
Marga
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Week 5
New technology tools to make your classes more interesting, more fun and to increase motivation. This is what I'm getting from this online course.
I'm anxious to implement all these tools, especially rubrics and the PBL. I've created a rubric to assess oral exams, and it's just exciting.
I need to confess that I don't like oral presentations too much. I'd tried once and it was okay. However, now I can consider to have presentations again, because I might have my students so motivated using the technology and paying attention to the alternative evaluation.
I'm motivated too, so I will be applying most of the things I've been learning here.
I'm so grateful!!
I'm anxious to implement all these tools, especially rubrics and the PBL. I've created a rubric to assess oral exams, and it's just exciting.
I need to confess that I don't like oral presentations too much. I'd tried once and it was okay. However, now I can consider to have presentations again, because I might have my students so motivated using the technology and paying attention to the alternative evaluation.
I'm motivated too, so I will be applying most of the things I've been learning here.
I'm so grateful!!
Friday, April 26, 2013
Week 4
What have I learned during this week? Well, first of all, I've been using Breaking News for my classes. I really like that site, and my students feel enthusiastic reading the news, so it's a great and useful tool.
Second, thinking about a problem makes you create solutions with technology. Before, the technology was the problem, I wouldn't use too much, because it might not work. Now, in this course I've changed my point of view, technology can be the solution to resolve motivation issues for example.
Finally, I think I'm creating a new blog, and not just commenting on mine over and over. Let's see!
Marga
Second, thinking about a problem makes you create solutions with technology. Before, the technology was the problem, I wouldn't use too much, because it might not work. Now, in this course I've changed my point of view, technology can be the solution to resolve motivation issues for example.
Finally, I think I'm creating a new blog, and not just commenting on mine over and over. Let's see!
Marga
Friday, April 5, 2013
Week 1
Do you allow informal chatting in your class? Regarding the ground rules and grading rubrics, and applying that to our classes, do we need to set some rules to our students' chatting during class hours?
Some teachers would correct their informal vocabulary and won't accept informal conversations in class, not me. If they are not following a formal activity, and they are really chatting to each other, I would allow them to use the vocabulary they want.
In other words, when they are assigned a classwork using the required terms, I won't allow informal chatting. However, if they are finished or discussing to get an activity done, I will allow them to use everyday chatting.
Of course, there are some limits, I won't allow them to use bad words.
As teachers, there is a point when you need to think what is the limit, and find a balance. Not too strict, but not too permissive. It is hard to find that. Have you?
Some teachers would correct their informal vocabulary and won't accept informal conversations in class, not me. If they are not following a formal activity, and they are really chatting to each other, I would allow them to use the vocabulary they want.
In other words, when they are assigned a classwork using the required terms, I won't allow informal chatting. However, if they are finished or discussing to get an activity done, I will allow them to use everyday chatting.
Of course, there are some limits, I won't allow them to use bad words.
As teachers, there is a point when you need to think what is the limit, and find a balance. Not too strict, but not too permissive. It is hard to find that. Have you?
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