Blog Posting for Module 4

I have commented on the following blogs:

http://juliekaplan.wordpress.com/2012/01/16/module-4-engaging-learners/#comment-26


http://ktino1.wordpress.com/2012/01/28/engaging-students-with-new-strategies-and-tools-module-4/#comment-14

I think that all of comments were well written.

Michelle

EDUC 8842: Engaging Learners with New Strategies and Tools

http://prezi.com/bjrwvprhmzxo/present/?auth_key=767ovbr&follow=55_gavn5wfs6


In my graphic organizer I have listed various ways that learners can engage with one another and the teacher.  The teacher is the person who creates and organizes the material so that it can be effectively used by the learners (Siemens).  The content that I listed would be found and used as a way to design the course. As Andersen (2006) stated the design of the course is very important. The teacher serves as a facilitator and an expert in the subject that is taught in the course (Siemens).  In addition, the content would provide a foundation for the course. The communication and collaboration is definitely an overlap, (as is the content) but in a more obvious manner.  The tools that I listed in my graphic can be used in both areas, in addition, the tools can be used to provide instructional material as well. In addition, the instructor’s role interacts within the participants by encouraging them to explore the materials and enable effective learning   All areas of the graphic can be utilized together or separately, depending on the instructor, instruction and curriculum.

Reference:

Anderson, T. (Ed.). (2008). The theory and practice of online learning (2nd ed.). Edmonton, AB:

Athabasca University Press

Durrington, V. A., Berryhill, A., & Swafford, J. (2006).Strategies for enhancing student

interactivity in an online environment. College Teaching, 54(1), 190−193. Use the

Academic Search Premier database, and search using the article's Accession Number:

19754742

Siemens, G. (2008, January).Learning and knowing in networks: changing roles for educators

and design, ITForum

new storyboard with videos (I hope)

https://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0AZpQE4FHb07-ZGY5cjc4M3FfMTA4Zm1xYzJjamY

EDUC 8848 Rough story board continues

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1jmFnQ3ltGFKr7nWeOJX94aDo-6wtx3jv6KGNdDQEWIQ/edit



This is a continued version of my storyboard.  I will be adding more as I edit the video and include other items.  Stay tuned and visit often this week.  Please let me know what you think.

Michelle MartensDragalin

Module Three Storyboard Critiques

Carolyn Alm
http://edistancelearning.wordpress.com

Julie Kaplan
http://juliekapan.wordpress.com

Julonda Slay
http://slayeduc.blogspot.com

Karen Tino
http://ktino1.wordpress.com

Module Three Blog Responses

Carolyn Alm
http://edistancelearning.wordpress.com

Maria Pardin-Arshad
http://arshadmaria.blogspot.com

Sarah Irish
http://edtechu.org

Tina Ransey
http://transeyblogs.blogspot.com

Module 2 Responses to classmate Blogs

I posted on the following students' blogs:
Amanda Langston
Christina Ransey

The Grace Card

I highly encourage everyone to see this film.

EDUC 8842 Story board

HI
   Let's try this again.

https://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0AZpQE4FHb07-ZGY5cjc4M3FfNTR3ZGNudmZjag

First Week of the New Year

The first full week of the new year and passed.  I have been somewhat diligent in keeping up with my new year's goal.  However, there is a stumbling block, but I am confident that with some extra effort on my part that will pass.  There are just not enough days in the week.

The district I work for gave us a iPad to use for assessments.  I really like the iPad, more than I thought I would.  I have a net book, but it did not live up to it's hype and I am very disappointed.  I thought it would be really helpful.  In addition, to the extra bulk, power cord and slow speed, I just did  not like it.  the iPad has been a great surprise, it is small, the power cord light and very efficient.   I plan on saving up for an iPad and sell my net book.

I have joined the 12x12x12 picture book challenge. I am hopeful this will help me complete my backyard zoo picture book series.  The Master Teacher product manager has sent me the contact information and all I have to do is complete my C.V.  Of course I need this to apply for a couple online teacher positions.

The year is progressing. I hope that all of you are getting up to a great start this new year.

EDUC 8842 Blog Post: Assessing Collobarative Method

The formats for distance education are reflecting the degree of closeness in a global world.  People are becoming assessed in the work that they do, but also in the degree of participation within that group.  Someone who “does all of the work” cannot hope to become promoted because they  are showing that will do the work, but won’t work with others in the group.  In order

to assess the productivity of an individual in a collaborative environment, they can assess their peer by rating contribution,  quality of work and assistance.  In addition, their supervisors and educators can assess their students and subordinates by assessing the time on task. In an online environment this can be determined by how many times they log into the community.

However, as in the real world, some people do not want to participate.  They feel much more comfortable “lurking.” They would rather read and contribute only as much as they need to meet the requirements of the course.  A way to help them overcome this is to respond to their posts and encouraging their answer by asking questions or asking from more information.

Distance Education requires individuals to change their way of thinking in regards to collaboration and response to assessments. This is difficult.  I can relate to this situation because even though I find technology very exciting, it is difficult for me to participate because I like to see the reaction of the person and based on that I can gauge their reaction and I like a response so I know the quality of my response. .

References:

Palloff, R. M., & Pratt, K. (2005). Collaborating online: Learning together in community. San

Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Palloff, R. M., & Pratt, K. (2007). Building online learning communities: Effective strategies for

the virtual classroom. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

EDUC 8842 Story Board

Please click on the link to my powerpoint.  This powerpoint is a visualization of my video. 
Thank you for your comments, critiques and helpful suggestions.

https://docs.google.com/present/view?id=df9r783q_53f7s549hb

A New Challenge; AKA My New Year's Resolution

This year I want to reestablish my writing career and begin my career once I achieve my Ph.D.

I know that is sounds funny, but I have read in several places that one way of starting is to assume the life has begun:

Anyway:

1. Health is the key word a to live by

2. Hour exercise daily/three day strength training

3. Relationship development skills

4. 12x12x12 Picture Book Challenge

5. Master Teacher Publication

6. Complete my graduate classes, prospectus and begin the dissertation process.

7. More self discipline

8. Writing goals

9. Technology acquisition skills and knowledge

The goals on this blog are general but they are specific in my journal entries. The big thing is to complete this and I especially want to lose weight.