It is done. I have now created my blog, and posted a few times, albeit not quite what I was meant to post.
Although blogging is not a new experience for me, setting up te RSS feeds is. I have always seen them on websites and wondered what they were. Now I know.
It is interesting too that I can link many of the feeds from my favourite websites, as I used to just go look them up all the time. I shall know in future.
This technology presents me with several ways in which I can work with my learners. The first of these being I can set up a blog site, where I could post information for assessment, or home tasks and even examples from class (maths) that students can both ask questions and comment on. This would provide a much faster way for students to access class information and tasks. I would have full communication abilities with students and the RSS feed could be setup in class so they have access and are kept up to date whenever they need.
Reference:
Scott Aldred, 2009, CQ University, Rockhampton, viewed 16th December 2009, http://moodle.cqu.edu.au/mod/resource/view.php?id=18307
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Hi David,
ReplyDeleteThis whole experience of learning ICTs has been great for me as its all about new forms of communication and learning. I agree that the future of education for us is brighter with these technologies although we do have to wait for our learning institutions to figure out how to adopt them in our subject areas.
However in the meantime I am grateful to have learnt new skills that will enhance my learning experience as I can create my own learning environment at home. RSS feeds are one way I am already keeping track of all the interesting info out there with Google Reader. As you make your way through the rest of the coursework I am sure you find more for yourself. We just need more teachers to be doing courses like this and revolutionising their learning communities.
cheers
Michele