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It's probably quite obvious (from my previous posts) that, prior to enrolling in Uni, I didn't have any interest in computers, or talk computers to anyone really. I avoided them like the plague because I thought it was 'all too hard'. If only I'd realised back then that it really wasn't very hard (with proper guidance), I'm sure I would have been more inclined to experiment.
Who would have thought that 4 weeks into the course, I would have established my own google reader account, set up RSS feeds, set up my own blog, created a wiki and a voki and be actually enjoying myself ...... NOT ME!
I'm not getting too excited here, because I know there is still a long way to go. I am gaining confidence in my 'ability to cope with the 21st century classroom', which initially was a very daunting concept and a major factor I considered when enrolling in the GDLT program this year.
I believe this course is providing me with my 'tool kit' for effective pedagogy. There is so much that I have learned in such a short time, and still a lot to go. There was a podcast in our course material where Richard Smith was talking about the 'Theory Practice Gap". I think this course doesn't have that gap ... all subjects appear to contain information which will be used next year, or when a teaching position become available, which makes all this hard study and reading seem so much more worthwhile.
I am enjoying my e.learning journey so far, and I'm looking forward to what's still to come!
Sam, Your posts have inspired me to become more computer literate. It is amazing to see how with a small amount of guidance a whole new world of technology can be opened up to someone like me - a simple housewife. I will be continuing to follow your blog for inspiration and advice. Keep up the good work.
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