First Post

Hi and welcome to my blog.

This is set up as part of my course EDU5471 - Computer Based Resources in Education with USQ.

The idea is that I "Create a personal blog, journalising your thoughts over your participation in this course. You may like to include content snippets, resources, analysis of how you can use the information in your educational context, identify your learning and feelings though the course or indicate areas of interest or surprise to you."

So step 1, the creation of the blog is now done.

So far, I have already learned some things in this course, even though it's only just begun. I've also emailed some of the links to things I've learned to my work so that I can share it with colleagues and help with the use of computers in education at my school. For example, I like the link www.epals.com which is a secure site to allow learners from around the world participate in literacy acivities online. I like it! We have, over the last couple of years at my school, had a bit of a literacy push on and I think this can only add to that and benefit our students. Anyway, I figure it's worth checking out and trying. This, I think is one of the keys to effective use of computers in education. Finding resources on the web, assessing their use in one's own environment and then, if they are suitable, having a try to see how learners respond. If it's positive, then these resources can be built into a scheme of work....

I also have to say that I really like learning online. Upon starting this course (MEdTech), I wasn't sure if it would suit me or if I could keep my motivation up during the semesters. However, I really do find the material really interesting and have met some people during the modules that I've done that inspire me to try harder. Also, although I am a bit of an independant learner, in that I like to work through material on my own and try and figure it out for myself, I've really enjoyed the discussions with others. And, it also means I can fit the study time in around my own schedule and still have a life! All good..

So there you go, first post and first level of learning....

Hopefully, you've enjoyed reading my musings thus far. Hope to see you back here soon..

Reggie