So, here I am, writing a week 7 reflexion on my not so modern and not so blogspot friendly mobile phone. The only thing worse than having no connection is having no computer! My PC has broken down and besides buying a new part I will need a lot of patience and hope that all the data will be restored. Meanwhile, I've been using my mobile for checking my mail and reading the Nicenet discussions. Fortunately, I have already finished all the tasks for week 7. Unfortunately, I lost some precious time for writing a project draft.
Under construction (the image was added after fixing my PC)
Except the problem mentioned, everything else regarding the project goes fine. I would say 90 percent of my students are actively participating and slowly moving towards the end of the tasks given. 10 percent of them still doesn't take the project seriously enough. I would say the reason for this is the fact thay they are not used to using Internet actively for learning purposes. I will try to explain to them again the importance of online collaboration.
What I found exciting was the fact that some parents have showed interest in project and used Edmodo for asking questions and leaving comments.
The only thing that concerns me right now is: Will my students be able to meet the deadline? They are actively discussing, collecting information and they are collaborating which was my very first goal towards developing integrated language skills, but there is still one week to go before I get to see their Glogs and their dance performances.
I would also like to mention that this week we have been reading and discussing about learner autonomy and about one computer options. My classmates have shared some innovative lesson plans and I will definitely note down each lesson plan and try them out during the next term. I would also like to think that my project promotes learner autonomy, but my webskills partner Georgia is the first to judge about that in three days and later on our mentors as well. Lookin forward to week 8 and even more to fixing my computer!
Hi partner!
ReplyDeleteIt's great that you have started working on your project with your students. I can understand how hard it is to persuade them to stop seeing the Net as just fun and start doing something about their learning. I really liked the fact that parents are technologically involved (using the Edmondo platform to ask questions). If we "get" parents on our side, our job will certainly be much easier. I am ready for feedback but...not ready with my draft yet... Good Luck!
Exactly my point Georgia. For most of them internet is a synonym for fun and I want them to see the bigger picture. Yes, some parents are involved, though not many of them, but I'm satisfied. Thank you and good luck to you too! :)
ReplyDeleteYour partner