My own reflection of the course

I found this course is an interesting one and it inspires front-line teachers a lot on how to apply different technology especially web2.0 tools which are really common in teenagers on education.


As a primary school teacher in a small scaled school, using I.T. in education is quite a big challenge for us, especially the limited budget and it is the fact that, some of the colleges are still having a doubt on using technology. However, after this course, it makes me understand that there are a lot of easy and user-friendly tools are provided and if the teachers can be more creative, using I.t. in teaching may not be a trouble anymore. Jack, K. (2009) indicated that recent teaching practice has been changed, learning is no longer just reading from books or from teacher’s lecture. It is all about creating, collaboration, communicating and sharing. Everyone is part of the community of learners, including teachers and pupils.Take an example, asking students to do their learning profolio by using blogs or Facebook fanpage  is a good way for students and teachers to construct knowledge togethervy using the posting blogs or commenting , as teachers and students are encouraged to contribute on building the learning community in this kind of learning style.


On the other hand, by using those web 2.0 tools. Student's multiple intelligence have been encouraged. You can use those tool to draw pictures, using video or picture to presents, and even using recorder to record learning evidence. In the teachers role, the way of the assessment may be changed from a summative assessment to a more on-going way assessment.From the research of Simkins and Schultz (2010), over two-thirds of teachers agreed with the statement: ‘Assessment should shift from writing towards visual media.’ ‘A small but significant group of innovating teachers saw publication of content as an important Web 2.0 area, and felt they had an important role in providing learners with the skills and confidence to do this.’ Most of their respondents rated Web 2.0 tools are having high potential to have valuable educational uses in school, classroom or district.

Anyway, the course really nurturing us for preparing the coming challenges on using I.T. or different 2.0 tools on front-line teaching,


Reference
Jack, K. (2009). Happy Talk. Times Educational Supplement, 4866, 36-39.

Simkins, M., & Schultz, R. (2010). Using Web 2.0 tools at school: a new survey of educators unveils some surprising attitudes about the potential of technology in education and the obstacles to using Web 2.0 in the classroom The Free Library. Retrieved April 11, 2010, from http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Using Web 2.0 tools at school: a new survey of educators unveils some...-a0218449008