Hi M.Ed. Reading students,
Now that we've learned to use blog, wikis, concept mapping, and create our own e-Books and digital photostories, what are we going to do what this new -found knowledge and skills? I feel the need to ask. Is there going to be a ripple-effect into our schools? Is this something we are going to keep to ourselves and pat ourselves on the back because somehow we feel we are officially now much more knowledgeable than "the others"? Is there some kind of plan or driving force that would spur us on(as individuals or as a team) to be catalysts of and for changes/shifts in educational approaches and programmes that would really demonstrate technology integration as literacy development tools? In other words, what are we now going to do with the knowledge and skills gained via engaging in ICT for Reading?
I feel like uncovered popcorn in a pot on a lit stove ! I'm popping, spilling over and hard to contain!Don't anyone dare try to cover me. I know I'm not the only one who feels this way ,but please, in the height of preparing for next semester's hectic schedule and now having to speediliy conceptualize our research framework, let us not lose sight of our responsibilities to take these shifts/changes somewhere... maybe our schools .
Lemoy
Lemoy, I think you have captured the general feeling of the class!
ReplyDeleteOn one hand, I am so excited because I can actually see specific students being motivated by this. I can see students working together, helping each other and having a grand time learning.
On the other hand, I can see myself sitting in the staff room feeling frustrated because I have all this knowledge and nothing to do with it! I plan to show my colleagues what I have learnt but as far as it going beyong the staff room I dont know.
While I may sound like a gypsy with a crystal ball I honestly dont know what the future will bring. I do hope that we would be giving the opportunity to share and use all that we have learnt in this course.
Hi Khadine,
ReplyDeleteI understand what you're saying.The role of the Reading Specialist will be that of training teachers to teach reading to raise students'literacy competencies. The focus here will be more on teacher education. I think this role will open up further/wider opportunities for us to share and work toward building a shared vision. Khadine, I know you genuinely want the best for your students and are willing to go the extra mile. That, in itself, is a fertile seed!
Lemoy
Hi Lemoy
ReplyDeleteLet the POP come forth! I almost fell into a state of depression prior to this ICT for Reading course where it was impossible to access the multimedia or a computer for my Business students. Somehow because of the POP and the fact that I have two other staff members on the course with me that depressed feeling has lifted. Why? because as a team we can actually present this material we have produced as assignments as a marketing tool to the principal and teachers of our school. I believe we have a head start. In addition, we can invite all of our friends who are teachers to our blogs. We have a vast amount of 'how to' use technology in the classroom on each blog. Finally, we can invite Ministry officials to observe snippets of what we have done as a team of 90 and thus expose them to the wealth of resources that are available to our teachers and students.
Hi Kathine,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you no longer feel down. I am very optimistic that positive things will begin to develop. I like your attitude. Your thoughts are quite progressive. I have no objections to discussing and working with you and others to bring about positive outcomes.
Lemoy