Thinking out of the box
Today's class focused on all of the different tools that Jonassen considers "Mindtools." I could see the far away looks in everyone's eyes as they waited (politely) for me to wind down so they could get to the really important stuff--building their web pages.
As usual, I am most concerned with the higher order thinking but the class stays focused on the "product." Fortunately, Debbie came today to reinforce that you can surface after the class and decide maybe this isn't just something to do to get the 3 credits.
posted by Pat at 9:27 PM
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I think we are all excited to build our web pages because we can see how we are going to use them in our classroom. In addition, I also just learned how to use Dreamweaver. Everytime I use that program I learn a little more...and what can I say I'm a geek for learning.
I am confident that this class is not only about the 3 credits. I have learned so much in this short time period. The short time period may also be why I found a gray hair today- although that's not at all relevant.
10:57 PM
As I continue to construct something in which I have a lot of pride already, I remember how much I love trhe actual interaction aspect of teaching. On the surface, these projects for the most part seem to have less time "teaching" and more time "facilitating". Not so. The "teaching" that will end up occurring as a result of these enriching activities will be of a much higher quality in and of themselves.
1:11 PM
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