Monday, December 3, 2012
synchronous tools and asynchronous tools
For this blog, I am supposed to write from my experience. The problem with that is I don't have much experience using them. The only tool I have used is moodle. As a synchronous tool, I have taken my classes to the computer lab and had them follow links on moodle to explore a new topic and take quizzes all at the same time, but also all in the same room (not quite the same as an online course). As an asynchronous tool, I have used moodle to guide students in a review for a test that they could go through at their own pace as little or as much as they wanted. I think both tools were great and would like incorporate more in the future. The skills required to uses this tool are just planning and knowledge of the tool.
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Natalie, I think that's great experience! Are you interested in exploring more opportunities through Moodle or trying to find other tools like the ones proposed in this class? Do you think it's most beneficial to keep the students organized on one site or try to "differentiate" by introducing others? I truly believe less is more, but at times I wonder if I use that saying because I use what I'm comfortable as opposed to what's best for the students. Do you think we do that as a school sometimes? Give yourself more credit!
ReplyDeleteI felt the same way! My experience with synchronous tools is pretty limited to this course and Google Docs (now Drive). I am just getting used to Moodle and what it has to offer compared to Edmodo. I haven't used Moodle to the extent that you have yet. I was thinking of doing a quiz soon, so I'd be interest in talking with you more about your experience with it!
ReplyDeleteNatalie, you are on the right track, that was a great idea. Just the interest in exploring and trying new tools is exactly what you want your students to do. You are the model for you students. You can use your own experiences to help your students feel more at ease and that is wonderful. As you keep adding more tools and experiences, the larger your tool belt will become.
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