Dear all,
Like all
the weeks in the course, I learn many new things.
To start
with, writing the report gave an opportunity to pre-view my practices as a
teacher in light of this training. There has been a great deal of information
to be processed before the application can take place. I learnt that in trying to
implement technology in class I’ve got to take many variables into consideration.
One other element I find very important here is that a teacher who plans to
integrate technological tools has to be fully aware of all the intricate details
that may, if not regarded, hinder his lesson and turn it to nothingness. Furthermore,
he has to outline the possible mishaps and tries to find a way out. Writing the
report thus really added to my experience.
Secondly, I
learnt a lot about the tools suggested for this week. We have discussed learner
autonomy in previous discussions. These tools exemplify how a teacher himself
should develop and use his autonomy in preparing his lessons or activities. Besides
the tools suggested give him a break from the monotony he may feel when he uses
only one source material. So making fun-activities, tests, flash cards and so
on and so forth are all new to me. In fact I am still trying to figure out all
the intricacies of hot potatoes, even if I have heard of it a long time ago but
had never tried it.
Since learning
is a process I can’t say I have mastered all the tools fully. I am sure I will
learn a lot more about each and every tool. Every trial teaches me and adds to
my experience. I feel my lessons have not yet finished. I will carry on
learning them after I finish this course.
Concerning the
tools for educators, I don’t know why I can’t download my activities. Does anyone
have a clue? By the way I have followed the instructions but it doesn’t work.
I also
quote Shirish question about ANVILL: how can I use it with a one computer in
class.
Regards,
Ilham
Hello Ilham.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you: we have learned a lot in the course, but learning continues. This is just the beginning of our trip and we have still a lot to explore and put into practice. As you say, every time we try a new tool is a new learning experience for us.
With respect to the tools for educators site I haven't been able to download the applications either, I can't even save them. We have to investigate more to see what we are doing wrong.
By the way, it has been very interesting for me to read your project report and learn a little about the educational situation in Morocco,I see our students share some common features with respect to their attitude about learning a language.
Best wishes,
Mónica
Hi Ilham,
ReplyDeleteAs you I am a one teacher computer user too and sometimes there are activities we can not implement in class because of that but luckily for us there are many more we can use as we saw in this week´s exploration throught all that new sites.
Yes, I also think that I will continue using these sites after the course ends and will continue learning and improving my technological skills with time.
Regards from Paraguay,
Chiara.