I must say that throughout this course I've learned things no other training course or workshop has ever provided me with before. I met people from, almost, all over the globe and it has been so much fun learning about other students in other cultures/countries.
The topics discussed and investigated were all of great importance to any language teacher; starting from the formulation of behavioral objectives to the learning styles and connection to technology. If I were to talk about one best topic, for me, then it would be the project-based learning. I have been first introduced to this topic through this course and it felt like I have come across a great invention! I have always been wondering what other techniques and methods can be utilized to substitute the current assessment and evaluation system followed in Kuwait. I read a lot about it and I collected all the info my colleagues mentioned so as to make the best out of this experience!
I also LOVE Padlet. It feels like my own whiteboard has been "virutually" extended and students and I can write on it anything, anytime, anywhere! It can be used for so many purposes like; debating, sequencing, time-lining, to teach vocabulary and other skills. I'm sure my students will enjoy working with Padlet and I just can't wait to introduce the tool to them.
All in all, it was a great experience. I don't think there's anything I'd add to the course as all important topics have been covered. I just wish there was an instant chat option where we could discuss things live!
I'm glad I'm "graduating". This course took me way back to the time when I was a student myself and it felt really good!
Thank you so much Donna for the great assistance and help. You've been extremely understanding and supportive. The feedback you provided kept me going and it was a push that helped me continue though at some point in time I almost felt like giving up. It was hard to catch up as I have a LOT of responsibilities at hand but hey! I'm done! and I did it! Thanks to you :)
I also would like to thank all my colleagues for their fruitful feedback and insightful posts. I thank Adriano my partner in crime :) for reviewing my work and helping me perfect it. Mucho gracias, amigo!
If anybody is interested in following me in twitter then my account is: @MsWRashid
and my instagram account is: @mswraf
Have a wonderful life everybody!
Wadha,
Kuwait
Friday, June 13, 2014
Friday, June 6, 2014
Final Project SUBMITTED! (Week 9)
My oh my! This week has been by far the busiest for me to the extent that I've lost the sense of time. BUT it was also a very productive one!
After working on my draft project report, I have submitted it to my colleague, Adriano, who did a very good job in reviewing it. He drew my attention to few points that I've missed which is an excellent thing as I like my work to be always PERFECTO!
I, too, went through Adriano's report and I wasn't surprised that it was a great one. I used to the checklist provided to follow-up his work and review it. I went through it item by item and offered my own help and comments which I hope he'd make use of. It was really a pleasure to work with Adriano and , of course, the rest of the group.
While writing my project I was trying my best to explain to whoever is going to read it and make use of it how the whole project came to life, what points to consider, and what problems to anticipate. I am really optimistic about it and I already know that my students loved and enjoyed working on it. I received nothing but positive feedback and the whole experience was nothing but heartening.
I plan this week on saving all the material proposed by Donna and my colleagues as I know I will be needing them for future projects. I will save all links to my delicious page!
On Nicenet we had a discussion on the different learning styles and the use of technology. A guest instructor Mr. Jeff Magoto has introduced a new technology tool, namely ANVILL and a whole webinar will be conducted to explain to us how it can be best utilized. and I just can't wait!
Wadha
After working on my draft project report, I have submitted it to my colleague, Adriano, who did a very good job in reviewing it. He drew my attention to few points that I've missed which is an excellent thing as I like my work to be always PERFECTO!
I, too, went through Adriano's report and I wasn't surprised that it was a great one. I used to the checklist provided to follow-up his work and review it. I went through it item by item and offered my own help and comments which I hope he'd make use of. It was really a pleasure to work with Adriano and , of course, the rest of the group.
While writing my project I was trying my best to explain to whoever is going to read it and make use of it how the whole project came to life, what points to consider, and what problems to anticipate. I am really optimistic about it and I already know that my students loved and enjoyed working on it. I received nothing but positive feedback and the whole experience was nothing but heartening.
I plan this week on saving all the material proposed by Donna and my colleagues as I know I will be needing them for future projects. I will save all links to my delicious page!
On Nicenet we had a discussion on the different learning styles and the use of technology. A guest instructor Mr. Jeff Magoto has introduced a new technology tool, namely ANVILL and a whole webinar will be conducted to explain to us how it can be best utilized. and I just can't wait!
Wadha
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