One of the words we both used to describe a trend in distance education was convenient. I agree technology has made learning a convenience for many people. However, I would like to use one of your other words challenging to say that technology cannot be convenient all the time. Convenient can depend on where you are and the availability of Wi-Fi or 3G service for some devices. It is difficult for some locations to use convenient to describe the trend of distance education that has no signal as you discussed in describing challenging. Trying to use a mobile device in areas with low signals is anything but convenient.
Beverly, I agree trying to use a mobile device in areas with low signals are anything but convenient. I had to install a m-cell because of low signal. Celeste
I think that your idea of collaboration is huge. It is definitely trending that we can collaborate on projects using technology. I think not only of this course and my experiences at Liberty University, but also with my parents who were always traveling for work when I was growing up. They are still in similar positions, but don’t travel nearly as much because they can use technology to collaborate with coworkers across the country, and in some cases, across the globe.
I do agree with you that collaboration is a huge trend right now. In my post, I discussed the flipped classroom, where teachers can post their lecture and main lesson online with support materials and references, and students have to view it as homework. This permits for class time to be spent working on projects and participating in discussions that would not happen in a more traditional classroom. However, I think that sometimes collaboration can be tricky because not all group members are going to put forth the same amounts of effort. I have found this point to be extremely frustrating when working in groups in this program because we never meet our peers in person so there is a lack of social pressure to participate. I do believe that collaboration will turn from a trend into a norm, and as we collaborate more in the workplace, it wil become more commonplace in schools because, after all, we are preparing students to be effective, contributing members of society.
Hi Celeste! Nice to meet you! You have brought up some great points. How do you battle the bandwidth issue in a rural area? I know that this is an area of passion and interest for Tai - you two need to talk! I'm looking forward to working with you this term, Doc
Hey Celeste,
ReplyDeleteOne of the words we both used to describe a trend in distance education was convenient. I agree technology has made learning a convenience for many people. However, I would like to use one of your other words challenging to say that technology cannot be convenient all the time. Convenient can depend on where you are and the availability of Wi-Fi or 3G service for some devices. It is difficult for some locations to use convenient to describe the trend of distance education that has no signal as you discussed in describing challenging. Trying to use a mobile device in areas with low signals is anything but convenient.
Thanks for the insight.
Beverly
Beverly,
DeleteI agree trying to use a mobile device in areas with low signals are anything but convenient. I had to install a m-cell because of low signal.
Celeste
Hi Celeste—
ReplyDeleteI think that your idea of collaboration is huge. It is definitely trending that we can collaborate on projects using technology. I think not only of this course and my experiences at Liberty University, but also with my parents who were always traveling for work when I was growing up. They are still in similar positions, but don’t travel nearly as much because they can use technology to collaborate with coworkers across the country, and in some cases, across the globe.
I do agree with you that collaboration is a huge trend right now. In my post, I discussed the flipped classroom, where teachers can post their lecture and main lesson online with support materials and references, and students have to view it as homework. This permits for class time to be spent working on projects and participating in discussions that would not happen in a more traditional classroom. However, I think that sometimes collaboration can be tricky because not all group members are going to put forth the same amounts of effort. I have found this point to be extremely frustrating when working in groups in this program because we never meet our peers in person so there is a lack of social pressure to participate. I do believe that collaboration will turn from a trend into a norm, and as we collaborate more in the workplace, it wil become more commonplace in schools because, after all, we are preparing students to be effective, contributing members of society.
Thanks,
Tai
Hi Celeste!
ReplyDeleteNice to meet you! You have brought up some great points. How do you battle the bandwidth issue in a rural area? I know that this is an area of passion and interest for Tai - you two need to talk!
I'm looking forward to working with you this term,
Doc
Celeste,
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