I have just finished watching this weeks lecture on Authentic Learning which also gave an overview of Task 2. I found it very interesting as it talked about the technology being used as a cognitive tool. It made me consider the way in which we have been learning throughout this unit and what it means to provide authentic learning.
In task 2 we will be learning how to use Endnote to cite and store references, and learn about some screencast technologies. Instead of using technology to present already known information, we will be using technology as a tool, learning as we go. I definitely want to find the chance to read over more of my unit text.
Jane L., Howland, David, Jonassen, & Rose M., Marra. (2012). Meaningful Learning with Technology (4 ed.). Boston: Pearson Education.
The lecture has made it clear the requirements for task 2. I am now feeling more confident about the task ahead of me and am looking forward to progressing. It has also highlighted some minor problems some people were experiencing when it came to downloading EndNote, which I was totally unaware of. I feel this is always useful to know for future reference.
Some of the suggestions made in this weeks lecture were to firstly to attempt to try out various different means of problem solving. I am going to consciously take this into account when carrying out my research for Task 2 and instead of just using the LMS to post discussions and problem solve use a range of different learning strategies such as discussions through different social media, (eg: Skype, Facebook), emails to my group members, and seeking solutions from lecture materials as well as communicating with my tutor and unit coordinator.
After watching this lecture I have also decided it would be beneficial for me to join up to the Dingo group for pre-service teachers. The online library provides stacks of useful resources and reading material related to this unit.
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