I saw the light - at least a flicker!
As I read through the first 2 chapters of our textbook, I finally feel like I am beginning to see the light. The basics of technology and the theories of education are no great mystery. I have lived through all the changes in the use of computers – from punch cards to PC, from DOS to Windows, from e-mail and instant messaging to blogs and text messages. While I may not have embraced all the changes, I am aware that the changes took place and I made a conscious choice whether to use or ignore the “improvements”.
The theories in chapter 2 all make perfect sense to me. While many are new to me, the explanations on how they have evolved and how they can be affecting our use of technology seems logical. As I read, I tried to think about my project and how my target audience might learn best.
Chapter 3 really helps put things in perspective. There are so many ways to connect - but I first have to define my project better. Depending on the project, I'll be working with 2 entirely different populations. With volunteers, there will have to be a greater incentive to get them to use the program than for potential students. Both will be looking for information, perhaps.
So, the priority is to define my project. I've spoken with a number of people about a potential project that would be used to train leaders in a civic group. The turnover of the officers occurs annually so the training process begins each spring and continues through their year of service. There is a great deal of information available, but no roadmap to help them find their way through it. (Many of these leaders are men, so the description of the project as a roadmap may be appropriate -- we all know they would never stop to ask directions, but they may use a map if they get lost). My project -problem is to find a way to present the information to them, help them make connections with each other so they can share experiences, and provide a resource guide for later reference. Is this reasonable using the tools available in this class. I hope so!
The theories in chapter 2 all make perfect sense to me. While many are new to me, the explanations on how they have evolved and how they can be affecting our use of technology seems logical. As I read, I tried to think about my project and how my target audience might learn best.
Chapter 3 really helps put things in perspective. There are so many ways to connect - but I first have to define my project better. Depending on the project, I'll be working with 2 entirely different populations. With volunteers, there will have to be a greater incentive to get them to use the program than for potential students. Both will be looking for information, perhaps.
So, the priority is to define my project. I've spoken with a number of people about a potential project that would be used to train leaders in a civic group. The turnover of the officers occurs annually so the training process begins each spring and continues through their year of service. There is a great deal of information available, but no roadmap to help them find their way through it. (Many of these leaders are men, so the description of the project as a roadmap may be appropriate -- we all know they would never stop to ask directions, but they may use a map if they get lost). My project -problem is to find a way to present the information to them, help them make connections with each other so they can share experiences, and provide a resource guide for later reference. Is this reasonable using the tools available in this class. I hope so!
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