When I first heard about this course I wanted to know what was the connection between ICT and reading, however, from the onset of the course, my interest grew daily.
I found the blogging experience to be quite appealing because I love to write and I also enjoyed creating 'catchy' labels for the posts so that others would be encouraged to read them. I wish if more persons could have read and commented on all of them but, I appreciate all those who did. I've never used wikis or made ebooks so I'm looking forward to using them in my class and also sharing all that I have learnt on this course with my fellow teachers when school reopens.
The fact that I am now aware of some of the technological tools that can be used to enhance traditional pedagogy makes me feel empowered because I feel that I have grown as an educator. I know that there is much more to learn but, this is the start of a whole new way of making reading interesting, fun and meaningful to all learners. I also know that my presentations as a future reading specialist will be greatly enhanced through the use of some of the tools like concept mapping, ebooks and digital photo story. I extend special thanks to my very enthusiastic lecturer for making this course so magnificent.
Denise I couldn't agree with you more. I always prided myself as being very current with the use of technology in the classroom, I thought I was aware of the latest but I was sadly mistaken. I cannot believe the potential of simple, everyday applications that have become standard on the internet. This class has given me a new apptreciation for the power of the internet and the power of a teacher you use that power to enhance and facilitate learning. The internet is here to stay we might as well use it to teach.
ReplyDeleteHi Kasserian,
ReplyDeleteVery well said. I believe that this is the start of something good. Can you imagine how great it will be if each of us shares what we have learnt on this course with our fellow teachers. I am almost positive that some of them will be willing to use technology to enhance teaching and learning.