Prior to this class I had very minimal technology experience, what I did know was extremely basic. After having a PLN for already 12 weeks I have learned so much. Since this class is online, I like how we have to discover and figure out technological outputs on our own, without a teacher guiding us and telling us exactly how to create this our network. It has made me much more efficient on a computer, and has taught me about such a variety of new sites and interesting technology applications. Being able to post in a weekly blog, comment, use twitter, have a portfolio, and use google calendar or etc. have all really influenced my online commitment to learning.
I know I will definitely use a majority of these online sites in the future for my personal use and career in teaching. Creating a PLN is one of the more useful endeavors I have experienced in my college career, because it is so PRACTICAL. Nothing about this class has been far fetched or irrelevant, it is all the current technology that surrounds us, preparing us to be the best teachers we can be!
I agree that the online aspect of this class is really nice. I don't think I would have learned nearly as much if I didn't have to figure things out myself.
ReplyDeleteDitto! It was definitely a different style than any other classes I have ever taken and I really think it enhanced my learning.
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