I must have missed something in class last week, but apparently, we have synchronous meetings only every other week. The even weeks are left for reflection, reading the material and preparing for the next week's discussion.
To that end, I would like to use this space to record my thoughts on trends and issues for online learning K-12.
The top seven trends I see in online learning include the following:
1. Mobile devices such as iPads, android tablets, etc.
2. Course management systems such as Moodle.
3. online instruction in PSEO courses (delivery of instruction)
4. YouTube postings of recorded lessons; think Byron H. S. Math lessons
5. Web 2.0 tools such as Blogs, wikis, etc used for class communication
6. Significant growth in small, rural school districts in use of online education opportunities
7. 21st Century skills and growth in technology literacy
Nice job here! I am so glad you "showed up" that second week. I thought I was the only one who wasn't sure what was going on... and I am glad I met with Dr. Park at a time when you could benefit, too! Thanks for sticking around and hashing out what the expectations are. I am quite relieved that we don't have to do the written critical summaries every week!
ReplyDeleteI thought I wasn't going to have a semblance of a life for a couple of months!