Sunday, May 31, 2015

Week# 8 Teacher Resources Online


When it rains, it pours!  When I thought this class was almost over and there was nothing more to do or learn, we were introduced to so many new and indispensable tech tools for educators.  I was amazed by large number and felt this course will never cease to surprise us.   I realized I have a lot to read and learn and a lot of tech tools to check out and try, so I have to keep my sleeves rolled up for a long time.   

I have created an online discussion class on Nicenet which surprisingly was not as difficult as I expected.  I have tried to use Blackboard and almost created a class but I felt the tool is too sophisticated for my needs at this point and I have to spend more time familiarizing myself with its features and menus.  I have created a class blog and a Padlet page and explored different tools in Hot Potatoes. 

Furthermore, I worked painstakingly on my final project plan and I am almost done with it except for a few loose ends that need to be tied up. I still have to work on choosing content for my class blog and the Padlet page before setting them up for students to use.  I will make sure everything is ready by Friday to meet the deadline.

It was a very good experience to work with a partner and to check each other's work and provide feedback. Nigora was an excellent partner for this project and I love working with her.  Her enthusiasm and productivity are unmatched.  This experience helped me reflect on my plan and set realistic goals for my students to help them enjoy using technology.


This is all for now and look forward to another productive week.

2 comments:

  1. Dear Ahmed,
    Reading your blog is so interesting that I feel as if I am reading an interesting book. You have a great talent. Well, I think it is in your blood. You must have someone who is a poet or writer in your family.
    Well, I was also planning to try blackboard and nicenet. We will see what happens.
    About partnership: Your help was tremendous and I thank you a lot.
    You are the best!
    Regards,
    Nigora

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  2. Hello Nigora,
    Thank so much for such a nice comment. There is no such person in my family but you have made up my day with this great comment. You are great and I really enjoyed working with you on the final project. Keep it up!

    Warmest regards,
    Ahmed

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