I am going to use my blog to help think things through.
My project that is due May 29th is going to be done in windows media with still photos run together to make a mini movie. There is audio that I can use witin Windows media.
I am going to take pictures of peices of paper to make up an image ( much like movie making or claymation if you will) that are very low tech. I hope to house this movie on a blog type format like this and then have a puzzle review imbedded to review the lesson for evaulation of the learner.
....phew... there now... that I have written it all down I feel better.
I know my objective
I know my media
I just need to finish it up and DO IT... go Leona go....
Sorry Sue - down to the wire as usual but it makes me feel better to write it all out.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Suddenly a F2F course has just been axed! the hire ups have decided they can't fly in anymore students... they aren't paying for a location. Make it on-line Leona and make it work or else....
"Yikes!".... says our Super Learning Specialist Leona under her breath... "gulp".... "no problem" she says with fake excitement in the board room... "you're gonna love it!"... and how much time do I have? oh great! Our fearless super hero runs from the boardroom, with her red folder grasped confidently under her arm...
This is getting a little bit to be the norm around my world. For example of a F2F course that I would have to move from a F2F format to entirely on-line would be our entire third level of leadership training. The main obstacle that I would have with moving this entire 60 hour program on -line would be the effectiveness for or learners. without being F2F the networking and social aspect of the program would be gone. This is important in our world as knowing each other and shaking hands on deals still exists. As well retention of the Learning Objectives would worry me along the way. If it was designed with time for reflection and proper activities for this reflection based on the objectives and the subject matter then it would work out okay. I just have to design correctly to check in with the learners frequently and to assess how they are doing.
Another thing I worry about is if the learners can stick with an on-line format and have the gumption to stick with it and complete it. I think marketing of the desired outcome for them and what completing this program may lead to, could help with this. marketing within the course iteself or having them complete a research topic together from previous grads or mentors could help.
"Yikes!".... says our Super Learning Specialist Leona under her breath... "gulp".... "no problem" she says with fake excitement in the board room... "you're gonna love it!"... and how much time do I have? oh great! Our fearless super hero runs from the boardroom, with her red folder grasped confidently under her arm...
This is getting a little bit to be the norm around my world. For example of a F2F course that I would have to move from a F2F format to entirely on-line would be our entire third level of leadership training. The main obstacle that I would have with moving this entire 60 hour program on -line would be the effectiveness for or learners. without being F2F the networking and social aspect of the program would be gone. This is important in our world as knowing each other and shaking hands on deals still exists. As well retention of the Learning Objectives would worry me along the way. If it was designed with time for reflection and proper activities for this reflection based on the objectives and the subject matter then it would work out okay. I just have to design correctly to check in with the learners frequently and to assess how they are doing.
Another thing I worry about is if the learners can stick with an on-line format and have the gumption to stick with it and complete it. I think marketing of the desired outcome for them and what completing this program may lead to, could help with this. marketing within the course iteself or having them complete a research topic together from previous grads or mentors could help.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Lips above the water line
I currently do read quite a few blogs.
I like blogs and to set up RSS feeds to them as I find they deliver timely information once a month or once a week right into my in-box. Then I can catch up without having to block a time to do it. The blog postings remind me to read them.
I currently have some e-learning ones hooked up and also some environmental blogs hooked up to scare myself a little each month. I also find that being hooked up to some creativity blogs help me in the business world as you tend to loose that creativity when you are designing. So having a well-timed blog hit your mailbox to generate ideas is wonder.
It feels great to have my own blog. Now I just need to remember to visit it and update it. It is like journalling for me and I know I should do it... I know I need to do it... but I need to make it a habit and get into the habit of doing it. With kids, school, work and our business I don't take enough "me" time and having a blog will help me get some "me" time and reflection time to see what I have learned in my day to day world and help me be a better instructor
I could use a blog with my students to help with collaboration between them as they move through their programs together. They can learn from each other and make comments about each others journey. Currently I run a group of leaders that start out on a program together and then go out into the field for 10 weeks. During this 10 week timeframe a blog would help them - journal - relfect and stay in touch with each other.
As many students have complained that 10 weeks is hard to do and they feel lonely being away from their "class" Blogging would help them feel connected.
I like blogs and to set up RSS feeds to them as I find they deliver timely information once a month or once a week right into my in-box. Then I can catch up without having to block a time to do it. The blog postings remind me to read them.
I currently have some e-learning ones hooked up and also some environmental blogs hooked up to scare myself a little each month. I also find that being hooked up to some creativity blogs help me in the business world as you tend to loose that creativity when you are designing. So having a well-timed blog hit your mailbox to generate ideas is wonder.
It feels great to have my own blog. Now I just need to remember to visit it and update it. It is like journalling for me and I know I should do it... I know I need to do it... but I need to make it a habit and get into the habit of doing it. With kids, school, work and our business I don't take enough "me" time and having a blog will help me get some "me" time and reflection time to see what I have learned in my day to day world and help me be a better instructor
I could use a blog with my students to help with collaboration between them as they move through their programs together. They can learn from each other and make comments about each others journey. Currently I run a group of leaders that start out on a program together and then go out into the field for 10 weeks. During this 10 week timeframe a blog would help them - journal - relfect and stay in touch with each other.
As many students have complained that 10 weeks is hard to do and they feel lonely being away from their "class" Blogging would help them feel connected.
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