Hi Mary,
It's hard to keep up with courses while working! I was at EDC and heard some of the same discussion around the number of students working full-time while going to school (I heard it in the session from University of Lethbridge)--I forget the exact number, but it was extremely high! Definitely something to contemplate in course design. If our students are working, is it better for us to be offering blended elements to courses? Or do those elements just fill their schedules up even more?! Something to think about.
Good luck on the collaborative paper!
- Ryan
- Ryan Banow
Anonymous February 28, 2014 - 9:52am
Hi Mary,
I did the ISW online in the fall and found the same learning came from it- to really consider why one would use a tool and to try it oneself before putting time/quantity/quality expectations on students. Experiential learning certainly gave me great insights into the use of technology.
- emma
Anonymous March 1, 2014 - 10:20am
We grammar nerds out there salute you. That's a very interesting situation.
Veronica Baig January 30, 2013 - 11:12am
Thanks Veronica!
Mary Pringle January 30, 2013 - 11:24am
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Hi Mary, The LD Challenge has interesting goal focus areas. I hope you'll share some of the design ideas as they evolve. About our TOOC, I see the various communication locations as options rather than 'need to go.' But as I've been practicing using open media I avoided in the past, I can verify experiencing the incoherence of the open net. The phrase "less is more" came to mind for me too! Getting clear on personal objectives is a good practical way for doing that. Like Diane, I appreciate that comment.
- donna desbiens
Anonymous February 24, 2014 - 12:39pm