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I believe if I didn’t have this opportunity to reflect, it would have been a thought but I would not have acted on it. At first I thought blogging and journaling was just busy work and I wasn’t too excited to do them, but I have found great benefit from thinking about how I learn, why I learn and how I can use this to improve my contributions as an educator and student and that deflated feeling is going away with every week that passes and it is renewing my faith in education and where it is headed.

The course was developed in a way that the harder you work and the more you participate the better the experience and the more you will get out of it. I can guarantee that all of us were nervous and scared the first time we entered this course. The first day we knew that it was going to be a challenging, but we have made it to the end with a lot of rewarding experiences and a lot of lessons learned along the way.

developing the course isn’t enough, classroom management is required throughout the course, especially for students who drop in and out. 

I learned that a lot of what I teach will be limited by the functionality of the LMS.  I learned that there is so much more.

I learned that a lot of what I teach will be limited by the functionality of the LMS.  I learned that there is so much more.

I learned that a lot of what I teach will be limited by the functionality of the LMS.  I learned that there is so much more.

I learned that a lot of what I teach will be limited by the functionality of the LMS.  I learned that there is so much more.

I learned that a lot of what I teach will be limited by the functionality of the LMS.  I learned that there is so much more.

I learned that a lot of what I teach will be limited by the functionality of the LMS.  I learned that there is so much more.

I learned that a lot of what I teach will be limited by the functionality of the LMS.  I learned that there is so much more.

earned that a lot of what I teach will be limited by the functionality of the LMS.  I learned that there is so much more.

earned that a lot of what I teach will be limited by the functionality of the LMS.  I learned that there is so much more.

earned that a lot of what I teach will be limited by the functionality of the LMS.  I learned that there is so much more.

earned that a lot of what I teach will be limited by the functionality of the LMS.  I learned that there is so much more.

earned that a lot of what I teach will be limited by the functionality of the LMS.  I learned that there is so much more.

earned that a lot of what I teach will be limited by the functionality of the LMS.  I learned that there is so much more.

earned that a lot of what I teach will be limited by the functionality of the LMS.  I learned that there is so much more.

earned that a lot of what I teach will be limited by the functionality of the LMS.  I learned that there is so much more.

earned that a lot of what I teach will be limited by the functionality of the LMS.  I learned that there is so much more.

earned that a lot of what I teach will be limited by the functionality of the LMS.  I learned that there is so much more.

earned that a lot of what I teach will be limited by the functionality of the LMS.  I learned that there is so much more.

earned that a lot of what I teach will be limited by the functionality of the LMS.  I learned that there is so much more.

earned that a lot of what I teach will be limited by the functionality of the LMS.  I learned that there is so much more.

earned that a lot of what I teach will be limited by the functionality of the LMS.  I learned that there is so much more.

earned that a lot of what I teach will be limited by the functionality of the LMS.  I learned that there is so much more.

earned that a lot of what I teach will be limited by the functionality of the LMS.  I learned that there is so much more.

earned that a lot of what I teach will be limited by the functionality of the LMS.  I learned that there is so much more.

earned that a lot of what I teach will be limited by the functionality of the LMS.  I learned that there is so much more.

earned that a lot of what I teach will be limited by the functionality of the LMS.  I learned that there is so much more.

earned that a lot of what I teach will be limited by the functionality of the LMS.  I learned that there is so much more.

earned that a lot of what I teach will be limited by the functionality of the LMS.  I learned that there is so much more.

earned that a lot of what I teach will be limited by the functionality of the LMS.  I learned that there is so much more.

earned that a lot of what I teach will be limited by the functionality of the LMS.  I learned that there is so much more.

learned that a lot of what I teach will be limited by the functionality of the LMS.  I learned that there is so much more.

learned that a lot of what I teach will be limited by the functionality of the LMS.  I learned that there is so much more.

learned that a lot of what I teach will be limited by the functionality of the LMS.  I learned that there is so much more.

learned that a lot of what I teach will be limited by the functionality of the LMS.  I learned that there is so much more.

learned that a lot of what I teach will be limited by the functionality of the LMS.  I learned that there is so much more.

learned that a lot of what I teach will be limited by the functionality of the LMS.  I learned that there is so much more.

learned that a lot of what I teach will be limited by the functionality of the LMS.  I learned that there is so much more.

learned that a lot of what I teach will be limited by the functionality of the LMS.  I learned that there is so much more.

learned that a lot of what I teach will be limited by the functionality of the LMS.  I learned that there is so much more.

learned that a lot of what I teach will be limited by the functionality of the LMS.  I learned that there is so much more.

I care.

The typical approach to blogging, at least among the respondents of this study, may more appropriately be described as lighthearted: Bloggers simply intend to share a little fun and stay in touch. When it comes to self-disclosure, it seems that they are cautious so as to avoid potential backlash.

Among these respondents, 23.00% (n=20) explicitly reported they were afraid that their family members might read their blogs. For example, one respondent wrote: "[I'm afraid] that my parents will eventually discover its existence.

87 expressed concerns that what they blogged could negatively impact their lives.

discursive anonymity, on the other hand, refers to the condition where verbal communication cannot be attributed to a particular source.

I don’t accept laziness or haphazard work, but I usually reject it with a smile and a joke

At this point, I need stick notes to track down sticky notes

I resisted activities where the students “taught” each other for fear that they would leave something out

I will be extremely busy

I am eliminating much of the homework requirements so students can work on the online course

It will be an enormous challenge for me to let students take the lead and not dominate the airspace. If I want my students to make it to that “performance” or “resolution” stage I see this stepping back as being essential. I want them to “Perform” in the sense that they build their learning into webpages. If I dominate their peer critiques, for example, they might as well become my webpages. The intent is for them to run wild with their creativity, and to step away from me as the direct instructor. He also discusses the steps groups take to make decisions, “forming, norming, storming, and performing.” Garrison emphasizes that groups not only need time, but also clearly stated goals to function productively. I am very familiar with his claim that, “groups do not naturally coalesce and move to integration and resolution phases.” I loathe group work for this very reason! I have avoided it much of my teaching career, afraid of losing control of the classroom and the content, and often seeing little progression in student learning when I do venture to use it. He goes on to argue that, “direction and facilitation is required to establish cohesion and ensure messages are developed.” I guess I assumed this, that you need to give clear directions, state your goals for the activity, and facilitate its progression. I’m concerned with how this will go online.

This reminds  me of Kelly as a “thread killer.”

time consuming

whether I’d catch the next episode of the “Backyardigans.”

 Synthesizing and formulating a mini-thesis is where learning becomes meaningful for me; this is where mere information becomes MY knowledge

I don’t know yet if my online students will step up to the plate, actively and enthusiastically contribute what they know to the community.

Kind of like a wedding planner who walks through the empty reception hall and can foresee the problems with lighting, photography, food, and traffic pattern…  I am the course designer, it is my job to minimize any possible glitches.  It is my job to provide students with a doable and engaging learning environment.

I see more clear vision of myself as an educator.  During this summer course I was confronted with questions that challenged my teaching practices. I started asking myself why I wouldn’t try to trust my students more, let them develop the social presence in the f2f class?  What was the harm in that I wouldn’t even consider trying it?

For weeks and weeks I was obsessed with making Jing videos, trying new communication tools. 

have 2 weeks left.  I want to make a difference.  I CAN make a difference.  I can use the web 2.0 applications as my allies.  There is enough time for me to plan and implement changes in the f2f courses before school starts.

My reflecting puddle may seem small, because there is so much to learn and I’ve just begun.  But my puddle is deeper and its water runs clearer now.  Taking education courses  is like a spring that feeds into my puddle, bringing fresh new perspectves and ideas.  I needed it.  It’s reshaped my outlook on teaching.

2 weeks ago I wrote my tagline on this blog as my “reflecting puddle”.  I still think it’s a puddle; it is still small(but so much deeper!).  I can recount the discoveries on this etap687 journey when I stare into the puddle.  I see the following things:

’t believe we are coming to the end of this course.  It wasn’t that long ago I was installing diigo toolbar, signing up for voice thread, and setting up this blog site.

Now the excitement of trying new tools has settled a bit.  I start to think how technology tools will impact my teaching. 

My self efficacy is low.  Does it matter in the end?  I only have two  options:  If I cant’ seem to do the work, I should leave the course.  Or, I try with my darnedest effort, and see where I land. Time to take a chance!  I think I will have a lot to gain!

So this is what I’m gonna do:  I will blog here periodically and document my journey in the Ed Psych course.  Let’s see if I can be honest with myself.  Learn because life in general is interesting and worth exploring, and I can’t capture all on my own.  So I go to the experts and learn knowledge from them.

For weeks and weeks I was obsessed with making Jing videos, trying new communication tools.  I thought WOW, these are the coolest things I’ve learned this summer!  Now the excitement of trying new tools has settled a bit.  I start to think how technology tools will impact my teaching.  What other tasks should be let go in order to make room for the new things in my practice?  What educational principles do I base on to justify the changes?  What kind of measured learning outcomes and students’ perceived learning do I anticipate after the changes are implemented?