Simon

Konnichi wa, What I'd like to get out of this course is; I'd like to feel a lot more confident in incorporating ICT tools in learning activities to engage students. I'd like to feel more structured and streamlined in the choice and application of the squillions of ICT tools available. I'd like to have a ready-to go unit (or 2) for next term!

Day 1: A good start. Overwhelming at times, but to be expected whenever I dabble in new technology. Unless I force myself to do a course like this, I never seem to have time to dabble enough. I plan to do my unit on "Ancient Worlds" for Yr 8 SOSE, hopefully ready to use next term! As for delivering my course..........? I'll work on that when I've read the book and MT files by tomorrow - Haha. Not loving the visual ranking tool yet but I'll warm to it with practice.

Day 2: Ok My heads coping today. I'm definitely seeing the value of all the tools now - particularly like the Seeing Reason tool and working on the Showing Evidence one still. I reckon more time on the QUESTIONS to start with would help because I'm finding myself going back to revise those questions (more than I think I should), to now suit the projects created with the learning tools! Ah well, as with teaching in general, "It's a work in progress".

Day 3: Happy Friday! It's taken 3 days but I'm finally happy with my 3 learning projects! Now the unit plan ..........Gonna take a bit of homework time on the weekend to master that, but whe're on the way!

Day 4: Sorry this is late - lost my connection at the course this arvo when I tried! Feeling way more comfortable with the whole program now. I'm very interested in getting wiki & moodle started too. Still a little unsure about how best to recruit for & deliver my course. I'm still hoping I'm at the same school! Look forward to sharing unit plans tomorrow too.

Final Day: It's been great to share units today and see differences in approach. I'm happy with my resulting unit as it is, but as I keep quoting, "It's a work in progress"! Looking back at my goals for the course from day 1, I'd say they were mostly achieved, however not feeling exactly "streamlined" in choosing from the squillions of IT tools except the Intel ones and a few others. At least I've been exposed to many more useful tools from people who have already trialled them. Thanks Lyndsey, Cate and everyone else. I've learnt heaps and feel more inspired. Do we really have to go back to school tomorrow? I wanna keep playing!