In this module, I wanted to introduce the learners to modern-day usages of technology that have had a great impact in various sectors of society, including education. Students would be in charge of their own learning and would also be involved in numerous productions.

This module was an introduction to the philosophy because I believe everything originates in thought. Having this module provided a foundation for what was to come.

Hi Dennis, Content: I have provided numerous floating messages on your website, but I wanted to say that your unit was very informative. You used lessons that embraced the learning theories that the units should have focused on: Constructivism and Connectivism. Technology: It appears your technology usage and unit production focused on a progressive learning experience. You used many Google tools, which seem to embrace the user, such as Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, and iGoogle. You also included a tool called SurveyMonkey, which could be used easily as an assessment tool. Instructional Strategies: I see that you used research and video to assist you in teaching the content. You also utilized many tools that would allow for students to learn from each other. Assessment: I do feel that you could have used some assessment tools for the assignments that could have guided the students and provided an overall analysis of their learning. Objectives would have also guided the learners and revealed some expectations. Overall, I think you had a simple yet informative unit. I would recommend a little more development in the areas of assessment and instructional strategies, but other than that, I think you did a good job. Mary

Hi Betsy, Content: I have provided numerous floating messages on your website, but I wanted to say that your unit was very well-developed and informative. It appears that the creation of content of this sort is not foreign to you...lol. I loved your layout and usage of certain terms and concepts. You used lessons that embraced the learning theories that the units should have focused on: Constructivism and Connectivism. Technology: It appears your technology usage and unit production focused on a progressive, elaborate, and challenging learning experience. You used many Google tools, which seem to embrace the user, such as Blogger. You also included Delicious, RSS Feed, Go to Meeting, and Google Docs. Outstanding. Instructional Strategies: Your strategies reflect those of a Master who has covered this area before. There is collaboration, cooperation, discovery learning, independent study, incorporation of effective web-based tools,etc. I feel that you really embraced the learning theories that the professor requested. Great job. Assessment: I think you included a great deal of rubrics, self-reflection, and one thing I normally dont see, a "long-term" assessment and reflection in my opinion that measures the progress of the learner to make sure learning is occurring. Good job overall. I find this unit one of a kind. Mary

Hi Joshua, Content: I have provided numerous floating messages on your website, but I wanted to say that your unit fulfilled its focus of teaching teachers how to integrate technology, specifically, Web 2.0. You used lessons that embraced the learning theories that the units should have focused on: Constructivism and Connectivism. Technology: It appears your technology usage and unit production focused on a progressive, elaborate, and challenging learning experience. You used many Google tools, which seem to embrace the user, such as Google Docs. You also included Webspiration which utilizes a chat component to support collaboration. You have also incorporated Diigo and Zotero, the latter, I had never heard of so I have learned something quite new to incorporate into my curriculum, web-based or face to face. Finally, as a PLE, iGoogle was used. I have personally found this tool to be extremely helpful, for it supports organization, collaboration, easy access, and updated content. Instructional Strategies: Your strategies used appear to place the learning as the learner's responsibility. There are also collaborative exercises that could increase the various perspectives of content, thus introducing new ways to solve a problem,etc. Assessment: Although you have included surveys and included a blog, I felt that a rubric would have been appropriate to use as well for guidance and assessment. Other than that, the pre & post surveys are good opinionated measurements to assess student progress. Good job. Mary

That is true, but that is also a problem I think occurs in discovery learning and goes back to whether or not the thinking matters or the fact that an individual arrived at the correct answer.

Hi, You have incorporated many useful tools here for communication and collaboration. Google Docs is a great tool for collaboration and sharing, Delicious sets the stage for social learning that is perpetual in its ability to post updated information, Webspiration is a web-based tool that allows for the creation of concept maps, that eventually individuals can work on as a group and communicate using a chat component of the tool, and finally iGoogle is the foundation ( currently in my opinion) as a PLE that allows for the unification of useful and effective tools for updated content. good job.

Hi, Good usage of collaboration tools to create an effective learning environment. Collaborative learning is a plus in Constructivism. Zotero is a tool that I personally havent heard of until now. This assignment has already taught me something. Also, good idea to include tutorials as some students, as myself, may not have had any exposure to these type of tools.

Hi, I think that it is important that teachers do pre and post test to know where their students stand in a subject matter. I thought it was neat and interesting that you provided a survey before the beginning of this unit. I am also impressed that you have used a web 2.0 tool to create the survey.

Incorporating media in the form of a video is a new form of learning. What other materials besides video do you feel could have worked here. Have you ever thought of creating a video of yourself providing research, background information,etc?

Hi, i feel that this tool is useful for any course because most individuals would like to see the progress of their learning. It is also imperative that individuals focus on areas that they appear to be weak in so that when new information is introduced, a strong foundation for the basics have already been covered and mastered. Thanks. Great job in seeing the vision for this assignment. You did very well. Mary

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Hi, Your usage of the various tools necessary in a NLE are quite impressive. You have included a multitude of tools that support social learning, collaboration, access to nodes of information, usage of "old tools" for new learning opportunities, and the creation of products with group support, guidance, and cooperation. Good job of Connectivism.

Hi This assignment again places the responsibility of learning with the student/group. The utilization of of web-based tools, interpreting the needs assessment, and the collaboration and communication tools support the elements of Constructivism and in some forms Connectivism by creating an environment of continuous learning in various perspectives.

Hi this is a great self-assessment tool and assignment that places the responsibility and development of learning with the student.

Hi, This a very elaborate creation of an assignment that will support the areas of communication, collaboration, and learning. You have also included some formative assessment tools that will enhance the learning. :)

Hi, Nice job incorporating feeds to keep students updated on relevant information. Good Connectivism feature.