Tonight’s class was another learning experience. I really like the opportunity to sit there and try to figure out or work through some of the different things that we are learning. While at times I get frustrated it is usually for stupid things. Like hitting the backspace button in Angel and rather than having it delete the previous letter it takes you back a screen. I enjoy the experimenting with the new technology we are working with to figure out how to make something happen or work. I especially like the fact that everyone in the class is learning new things together. It is nice that Bill does not just sit there with all of the answers but learns right along with us and experiments and tests to see how some things work. That is something that many teachers are afraid to do with their classes.
In class tonight we finished out Podcast for our advocacy site (you can check it out at: http://standarizedtestingoverkill.pbwiki.com/FrontPage ). This was the first Podcast that I have ever done. It was relatively easy to create but difficult to stay in the 30 second time allotment. It was nice to get all of the advocacy wiki done so I can concentrate on finishing the portfolio, online class work, and preparing to for the exit interview.
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Pete, I am with you. I love trying to learn and figure out new technology as well and think it is great that Bill is teaching us and learning from us at the same time. We are also done with our advocacy site and it is a relief to know that all we have left for this class is online, portfolio and prepping for exit. It has been a fast journey this semester, but seems to have been easier to keep up. Maybe it is because my mindset has told me that if I don't than it would be even harder to catch up....or maybe it is just seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.
I liked the points you made in your advocacy podcast....your analogy about a CEO and custodian was terrific. I had never thought of that before...can I borrow it?
What we will possibly do without this pressure?
Best wishes next week! I will miss hearing your laugh! I can't believe we are almost finished.
I agree we have learned a ton and Bill has been awesome. I can't imagine having completed a Master's any other way. I wish I could have been there to learn about Podcasting, but I guess I will learn soon enough with this grant I am involved in .
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