OLTD Program Outcome Addressed:
This project was excellent for a number of reasons, not the least of which was that it provided me with the important experience of researching and summarizing academic material. This skill will be invaluable as I continue in the OLTD program and into my masters project. Furthermore, the act of creating the paper caused me to consider and evaluate my own experience in working with other educators to deploy technology that would provide for a more blended learning experience inside the classroom. My paper was well constructed and well researched in that I considered a number of theoretical change models and technology-related case studies.
This paper was important because it provided me with exposure to the current best practices and educational terms around online education and technological change. The paper impacted my future online teaching by forcing me to consider the various studies and research models surrounding technology change and the impact that this change can have on both a classroom, and a school. Furthermore, the act of engaging in the mentoring and work with my colleagues was valuable because of the professional connections I made and the excellent discussions that arose from this engagement.
- Examine current research around best practices and emerging practices
- Become familiar with common terms, definitions and elements related to online environments
- Engage in mentoring and coaching with educational partners
This project was excellent for a number of reasons, not the least of which was that it provided me with the important experience of researching and summarizing academic material. This skill will be invaluable as I continue in the OLTD program and into my masters project. Furthermore, the act of creating the paper caused me to consider and evaluate my own experience in working with other educators to deploy technology that would provide for a more blended learning experience inside the classroom. My paper was well constructed and well researched in that I considered a number of theoretical change models and technology-related case studies.
This paper was important because it provided me with exposure to the current best practices and educational terms around online education and technological change. The paper impacted my future online teaching by forcing me to consider the various studies and research models surrounding technology change and the impact that this change can have on both a classroom, and a school. Furthermore, the act of engaging in the mentoring and work with my colleagues was valuable because of the professional connections I made and the excellent discussions that arose from this engagement.