19th march - creating a distance learning resource

On receiving the task this morning from Wendy, my first thought was what an interesting and multi faceted learning tool - no really! A way of embedding our IT skills in the creation of the new resource, a way of enhancing our assigments by incorporating research in a dynamic way and a way of adding value to our peers as well as receiving it in the sharing of the resources.

What on earth is Blooms two sigma problem? - curiosity has got me - off to hit the books! (or more approrpiatly for Wendy's session - wikepedia :o))

5th March learning reflections on blended learning session

One of the most valuable things from todays' session was the discovering of the Web 2.0 podcast facility via GCast.com. The programme is so easy to use and I can already see how I can incorporate podcasting into my sessions and as resources for use afterwards. It has motivated me to purchase an MP3 recorder so I can record my class sessions for later down load. This would be particularly useful for learners who miss class, but also as a tool for self evaluation and reflection.

I am also interested in creating a series of podcasts that take discrete areas of my subject specialism and expand on them. This would be a useful tool for differentiation in my class for those more able learners. I could effectively have a mini lecture with acompanying worksheet that could be used as extension tasks or homework for keen learners. This would be a valuable resource for my own business also.