Due to Eid Holiday, I spent more time not on readings and discussions, but facebooking, sending "Eid Mubarak!" letters, thanking my friends, visiting my relatives and having guests at home! This week was special not only with Eid Holiday, but also with choosing project partners, reading articles and discussing our teaching experience in discussion board. However, it seems like every week readings are getting more and more, and instead of one topic, we have two topics for discussion. So I hardly manage to cover all readings and take part in discussions.
This week I read many articles. Deborah Healey's article Microsoft Word and PowerPoint in the Classroom was really interesting. Asking students to do brochures and newsletters in the computer lab is really effective! It really works. I tried it with my students and they just love it. However, if we had a color-printer and board for posting the brochures, students would be very happy.
To sum up, I can say that by week 7, I feel more confident in implementing technology in class because I know the methodology and different ways and techniques that go with it. Also, weekly readings, tasks, experience sharing and discussions are helping a lot!
To be continued ...
Hello Shahnoza,
ReplyDeleteHappy Adha Day. Eid Mobarak.
The same happened to me. I was almost taken by the holiday's typical customs here in my region.
I feel also, just like you, that things are getting a bit demanding with the course. Anyway, it's something expected. I just find myself a new instructor now, with a totally flexible mentality in implementing the "variety" in my teaching.
Many Happy Returns,
Hassan
Dear Shahnoza and Hassan..
ReplyDeleteHappy Adha Day. Eid Mobarak.
I guess we did the same things in eid holiday. I spent whole day visiting my relatives and had guests at home too but lucky you..I didn't have time to be online on Facebook till night..
Yes, you're right..this article is interesting. As I found out that making a brochure is a fun activity when I made one for my little niece's celebration, I think it will be intresting for the students too..congratulation for the result of applying this technique.. good job ^^
I feel the same with you about being more confidence in teaching despite the bags and wings we need till the end of the course.
Cheers
Dhika
Hi there Shahnoza,
ReplyDeleteFirst happy celebrations for you and your family. Second, I'm really glad we paired up as partners for our final project, hope we get to bring out the best in each other's schemes.
Well to be honest I truly feel the tasks are getting real difficult to follow up all the assignments provided to us each week. However, we are almost there and we will be 'done' soon. As the other mates who reflected their thoughts, I too feel that we are varied teachers now, and each week will go a step forward to never return back. Catch you next week partner *wink wink*.
Regards,
Eugenie
Hi Shahnoza,
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoyed your Eid Mubarak
Indeed things are becoming 'elephant'as the course progresses but it is coming to a close.
Just like you every week makes me feel more confident and a better teacher. Applying the tech now or in future is something we will be happy about.
mbatia francis.