Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Issues with video
Not sure why I keep getting a message that the video is unavailable to try again later. It was playing last night. I may try to reload it and see what happens! Time will tell. I have a video, honest I do!!! Thanks for your patience as I investigate the problems.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Concept Reflection
Online learning varies from face to face. However, in either setting the following three elements are present: content, collaboration, and communication. Online and face to face learning environments use common tools to explore the content and subject matter. Collaboration and communication differs with the online learning environment. Collaboration and communication is explored via technology. Technologies such as learning communities, wikis, and Skype all learners to learn and grow together. I have found both wikis and Skype to be very benificial tools for the online learning environment. I use wikis to collaborate and communicate with my learning community concerning projects. The learning communities offer suggestions and feedback concerning assignments.
I have really found Skype to be helpful. I can chat or instant message classmates as well as instructors. I have never had this privilege in a face to face setting. I feel in some ways more connected with my classmates and instructors in the online learning environment than in a face to face environment. Maybe this is because communication is a must with the online learning environment. The discussions and technology tools results in effective communication and collaboration with both classmates and instructors. I am glad that I have been introduced to these tools and the online learning environmment. At one time, I feared the online learning environment. However, this fear has changed to interest and excitement. I truly enjoy this avenue of learning!
I have really found Skype to be helpful. I can chat or instant message classmates as well as instructors. I have never had this privilege in a face to face setting. I feel in some ways more connected with my classmates and instructors in the online learning environment than in a face to face environment. Maybe this is because communication is a must with the online learning environment. The discussions and technology tools results in effective communication and collaboration with both classmates and instructors. I am glad that I have been introduced to these tools and the online learning environmment. At one time, I feared the online learning environment. However, this fear has changed to interest and excitement. I truly enjoy this avenue of learning!
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Reflection of Graphic Organizer
Within the area of technology there are tools that are very beneficial. These tools fall under the categories of content, communication, and collaboration. Distance Education requires collaboration and communication via technology.
In the area of content the learner and the instructor focus on the following: textbooks, professional journals, library resources, media streaming, wikis, learning communities, Internet, and search engines. All of these tools are used to increase the knowledge or content of the subject area. Professional journals are very helpful when trying to gather research regarding a topic. I have found that the media streams and downloads are full of information on the content being presented. Wikis are a way that students and instructors can share ideas and reflect upon the content being presented.
Collaboration has a large impact on the Distance Education enviroment. The learner must collaborate with peers and the instructor to gain knowledge of the presented content. It amazes me how many point of views that exist for a subject. Learning communities is the best way to stay in continous contact with your peers. The learning communities offers a place of safety for the students. The learning communities come together to reach a goal. The members offer assistance and criticism to further the learning of the community. Through threaded discussions the learner has the opportunity to interact with their peers and the instructor regarding the content. The varying points of view really leads the learner to think and analyze the content even more.
Communication is another important area. Communication within the Distance Education environment came be achieved by e-mail, texting, instant messaging, chats, and blogs. I have found Skype to be a very successful tool when communicating with my peers. This is accomplished by voice calls or messaging. Both works well. Facebook is another way that students may communicate. The ways in which you communicate is not what is important. What is important is that you communicate with your peers and the instructor to gain all the knowledge available. All of the three C's are important and work together so that the learner will be successful at achieving their goals!
In the area of content the learner and the instructor focus on the following: textbooks, professional journals, library resources, media streaming, wikis, learning communities, Internet, and search engines. All of these tools are used to increase the knowledge or content of the subject area. Professional journals are very helpful when trying to gather research regarding a topic. I have found that the media streams and downloads are full of information on the content being presented. Wikis are a way that students and instructors can share ideas and reflect upon the content being presented.
Collaboration has a large impact on the Distance Education enviroment. The learner must collaborate with peers and the instructor to gain knowledge of the presented content. It amazes me how many point of views that exist for a subject. Learning communities is the best way to stay in continous contact with your peers. The learning communities offers a place of safety for the students. The learning communities come together to reach a goal. The members offer assistance and criticism to further the learning of the community. Through threaded discussions the learner has the opportunity to interact with their peers and the instructor regarding the content. The varying points of view really leads the learner to think and analyze the content even more.
Communication is another important area. Communication within the Distance Education environment came be achieved by e-mail, texting, instant messaging, chats, and blogs. I have found Skype to be a very successful tool when communicating with my peers. This is accomplished by voice calls or messaging. Both works well. Facebook is another way that students may communicate. The ways in which you communicate is not what is important. What is important is that you communicate with your peers and the instructor to gain all the knowledge available. All of the three C's are important and work together so that the learner will be successful at achieving their goals!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Outline for Video Presentation
I. Collaboration within Distance Education
a. What is collaboration?
b. Why is collaboration important?
c. How can collaboration be implemented?
II. Effectiveness of collaboration
a. Keys to effective collaboration
b. Where is collaboration most effective?
c. When should collaboration be implemented?
III. Problems with collaboration
a. Downside to collaboration
b. Misuse of collaboration
c. Lack of collaboration
I. Collaboration within Distance Education
a. What is collaboration?
b. Why is collaboration important?
c. How can collaboration be implemented?
II. Effectiveness of collaboration
a. Keys to effective collaboration
b. Where is collaboration most effective?
c. When should collaboration be implemented?
III. Problems with collaboration
a. Downside to collaboration
b. Misuse of collaboration
c. Lack of collaboration
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