Session 11
Evaluation of the Trial wiki, in terms of our strength and weaknesses.
• Ability to learn new technologies
• Sharing of knowledge via the wiki.
• Interaction between the staff and the freedom to make any comments.
• Received the email messages from the wiki notifying of updated comments.
Discussion centred on the following comment:
“It is easier to encounter new technologies as learners rather encounter new technologies as teachers".
The following comments were received:
• a teacher is pressured to learn new technologies prior to teaching students
• Young people have more time to learn new things, whereas teachers are occupied preparing curriculum based activities.
Role Play on disgruntled students is on my other blog: click on link below.
http://boardandchalkmeetsnumber.blogspot.com/
"Giving control to students: But will they pick up the ball and run?"
Comments made are:
Pros
• Young students will find it interesting.
• Students want to pass particularly if it is a requirement.
• Some students would like to follow up on the others.
Cons
• Students may not have access to internet.
• Some students (especially the elderly students) may not find it difficult and less interesting.
• Lack of motivation and laziness.
Mature students who are have difficulty learning new technologies should be paired with the younger students in the group exercises/activities. This will allow them learn from the younger students.
