Reflection
1.2
Considering the online learning
self-assessment you took this week, and thinking about your reasons for taking
this course, what is your highest priority learning goal for this course? What
are some specific skills, strategies or tools you are hoping to learn more
about?
After
taking the self-assessment, I realized I know a lot more than I sometimes think
I do about 21st Century Learning. However, there are times that I am
unsure of myself and unsure how to incorporate this technology and the tools
into my classroom. I am taking this course because someone saw more in me
than I see in myself and they had the confidence that this course is something
that will enhance my teaching in the classroom while also enhancing my love for
learning. My highest priority is to master as many technology skills as
possible and then be able to teach them to students. Ultimately the goal
is to incorporate technology into every aspect of my teaching and the learning
day. Specifically, I want my students to be prepared for the future and
to gain the knowledge necessary in the 21st century to be successful and
productive learners. Learning how to incorporate Google Docs into my
daily routines is of first priority for me. I have seen others become
highly successful in this area and now it is up to me to gain the knowledge I
need to start using this tool.
Before
tackling this reflection I decided to read a little more about online teaching
and learning from others who have started teaching online. Bobby Hobgood, Ed.D. stated, "I have heard repeatedly that for every
hour of instruction online, the teacher must devote ten hours of preparation.
Not only is this true, but it might be an understatement for the novice online
teacher. " Since I an a novice online teacher, this statement scared
me. When I think of all the planning a preparing I already do in my
classroom, the thought of adding more, much more, is overwhelming. Then I
realized that this is the way of the future and where we are headed.
Instead of feeling overwhelmed, I need to learn everything I can in this course
and begin putting this knowledge into practice with my own classroom and
students. There is no better time than the present!
