Sunday, November 15, 2009

Learner Community in Distance Education 8842 project

http://www.slideboom.com/presentations/112020/8842-community-video-project

Above is the link to my final project for 8842 Principles of Distance Education. It describes the significance and need for learner communities in education. I look forward to your feedback.
Sandy


Monday, November 2, 2009

Distance Education Technology and Media Mind Map

http://wenzel.wikispaces.com/8842+PROJECT

Above is the link to my mind map.

Based on my philosophy of distance education, I believe that I lean toward the dynamic end of the “static-dynamic continuum.” I could move further in this direction however. I need to continue to explore new technolo0gy and media as i have been in my educational technology courses. Then, and more importantly, I need to apply these in my daily work with students. This would require some positive risk taking. I can continue to further my knowledge on the dynamic portion of the continuum by taking further courses in this area and practicing the skills in courses and else where.As one who believes in the constructivist approach to teaching and learning, this concept of dynamics falls well into the constructivist theory.
Sandy