I would like to focus this time on the following
aspect: Technologies for Large Enrollment Courses
But first, a short note about the activities done this
week. I have had a few issues with my wireless internet connection, so I wasn’t
able to upload or publish anything until today. The interactive PowerPoint
presentation I have designed has been adapted from a larger one I found long
time ago, and as the topic fits into the English III syllabus this term, I
thought I could adapt it, reduce it, and add a few other elements, such a video
clip (I hope the video can been watched).
I have used course management software in the past,
such as Dokeos and Moodle, in order to organize the materials to large classes,
making announcements, receiving assignments, sending grades and revised
assignments, giving feedback and affective support, as well as some
technological support.
Now, to my main point.
This week I started my technology-related change (the
technology tool that I described last week) in my class. The task assigned was “take
a selfie with a friend or relative (someone not in your class) and introduce
yourself and your friend or relative to your classmates”. The actual introduction
of self and another person could be done in class by having all students stand
up and make two circles (inner and outer), facing each other and taking turns
doing the introductions. Another picture could be added, one of the façade of
their homes, and describe it to their classmates as well. The selfie can be
published in Instagram, or included in the following website: https://www.thematic.co/. It does not have to be uploaded; students may bring
the photo in their cellphones or digital cameras, tablets, or computer without
the need to internet access.
Students enjoyed doing the activity and found it very
exciting. Pity I could not take any snapshots while they were exchanging ideas
in the inner-outer circle, but I have one picture that shows them at work a few
minutes later.
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