Friends,
Unlike the previous three weeks, the fourth one has been relatively easy. Taking part and posting in the discussions was not much of a problem. Going through the reading material and browsing the websites- specifically the ones focused on reading/ writing instruction provided many insights and ideas which can be customized to fit diverse needs and tastes.
I have started making an inventory of ideas which I found striking and which could well work effectively for my students. The use of technology, I believe will add variety and spice to my classes. It can break the monotone of routine learning.
The second and third assignments led to thinking of issues and lesson planning. A well planned lesson can work wonders. I’m convinced that by integrating technology a lesson plan can be enhanced but what we need to learn is when and how many web resources should be incorporated for optimum results.
Moreover, I have to synthesize the art of using technology so that it is an integration and not an imposition. In the past achieving this balance has often been an elusive task. So the greatest lesson, I feel I have learnt this week is to look for, search and probe for problems and see if and how far they can be resolved through technology.
Technology enhanced lesson Planning has clearly been a new chapter in my book of teaching experience. The sample lesson plans along with my fellow participants plans have helped me somehow structure my lessons. Time alone will prove how successful it has been, but nonetheless I’m pretty excited about this journey that promises to make me a tech- savvy teacher and trainer.
-Shaila
The wonder of a course like this is that we are learning all the time. Not only are we becoming more tech-savvy, but we are also getting new insights into issues that we used to take for granted. And that's what will make us better teachers.
ReplyDeleteHello Shaila,
ReplyDeletethis process of reflection upon what we learn is really effective, don't you think? What if we asked our students to do so more systematically? Wouldn't that help consolidate what they learn?
And you are so right when you say "using technology so that it is an integration and not an imposition". I reconsidered a technology related task I assigned to my students last week for this reason.
I enjoyed reading your post.
Marina