Literacy and Technology

Created by Colleen Flood1

In the beginning…

A few weeks ago, I was

eager to embark on the

journey of Literacy &

Technology . Three

weeks later, I am still

eager and excited to eager and excited to

learn more. The course

is intense, but worth the

exhaustion and anxiety

that comes from all the

work I have dedicated to

this class.

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What I have learned thus far:

• How to collaborate in an online chat room with small groups as well as a large class.

• The history of the computer and computer safety.

• Digital Natives vs. Digital Immigrants

• ISD models: ASSURE/ADDIE

• How to collaborate in an online chat room with small groups as well as a large class.

• The history of the computer and computer safety.

• Digital Natives vs. Digital Immigrants

• ISD models: ASSURE/ADDIE• ISD models: ASSURE/ADDIE

• Using audio to communicate with group members as well as class discussions.

• Website evaluations & designing a rubric for a website.

• How to explore moodle and not be afraid!

• Challenge myself to a new level to become technological savvy.

• ISD models: ASSURE/ADDIE

• Using audio to communicate with group members as well as class discussions.

• Website evaluations & designing a rubric for a website.

• How to explore moodle and not be afraid!

• Challenge myself to a new level to become technological savvy.

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How to explain this course…

delightful

exhilaratingintimidating

motivatingNOT EASY

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What is good about this course:What is good about this course:

•• No time limits!No time limits!

•• Students are able to make their own groups.Students are able to make their own groups.

•• Topics are tailored to students content area.Topics are tailored to students content area.

•• Instructor is supportive and SO knowledgeable Instructor is supportive and SO knowledgeable •• Instructor is supportive and SO knowledgeable Instructor is supportive and SO knowledgeable

about new technology and how to incorporate about new technology and how to incorporate

it into the classroom. it into the classroom.

•• The resources provided are recent and will The resources provided are recent and will

enhance my teaching abilities.enhance my teaching abilities.

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What I would change about the

course:

I have to admit, I think the course is well designed. I am happy with the course outline and would not have expected any less of Dr. Smirnova. I am happy she is flexible and understanding, as well as organized and dedicated. Her job is to help us become comfortable dedicated. Her job is to help us become comfortable and knowledgeable in the digital world of technology! If I were to change anything it would be to limit some resources. I would really like to be able to reflect in my blog all that I have read or viewed. When there are so many videos and articles to “ponder”, it gets a bit overwhelming and I tend to forget some information.

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