I am finishing this course at the same time I am completing Dr. Weilbacher’s C&I 411: Curriculum course. It has been a great couple of courses to take simultaneously. Dr. Weilbacher has mentioned that the two of you, Dr. T, have had conversations and he is not afraid to admit his fear of technology. In class conversations on curriculum, I have already had the opportunity to share with my colleagues who support the notion that online courses are impersonal that it certainly does not have to be that way if the course is created and administered properly.
It is great to feel reenergized in the summertime and have a fresh feeling of excitement for a new school year. I give much credit to this course and the things that I have learned for feeling that way now. I stayed up much too late last evening, by choice, and was excited to wake up this morning to continue adding to my online course through Haiku Learning. An idea sparked, and I could not let it go. I am considering contacting my principal, who is supportive of staff sharing their learning from classes or workshops, and giving a brief overview of Wikispaces and Haiku and how they work.
As far as advice to new students in the course, I would suggest taking deep thought in your topic of choice. Find something to create your course on that is essential for students but currently presented in a perceived “boring” way. Then, explore the options to reach your students through meaningful and exciting alternatives while meeting the objectives.
