What is your reaction to this course overview?
My first reaction was "Wow!" This isn't exactly what I expected but I'm very intrigued with the idea of using the Web 2.0 tools in an online class. I'm comfortable with a blog and I've had a little experience with GoogleDocs but I've never contributed to a wiki. So that should be a new and interesting experience, especially writing a textbook collaboratively. I must admit I'm overwhelmed with the idea of keeping up with the blog and all the other assignments. I had difficulty finding the time to post and respond consistently on the book discussion blog I created two years ago for the 6th-8th graders at my school. So this year I haven't used it. Also, I'm not fond of tests and quizzes - I'd much rather work on a project. So when I saw the quizzes on the calendar, I thought. "Oh, my!" Hopefully once we begin Module B everything will fall into place for me.
How do you feel about a 100% constructivist and collaborative course like this?
I'm comfortable with the concepts of constructivism and collaboration but I'm not sure how it will work online. I'm used to brainstorming and talking ideas over face to face with people so this will definitely be a new and challenging experience.
How do you feel about publishing your learning on wikis and blogs?
I'm a perfectionist when it comes to my writing. I constantly reword and change my writing so often it takes me twice as long to write something as it should because I'm never totally satisfied with my work. It's a little intimidating to think anyone in the world will be able to read my blog and our wiki but I think I will be more comfortable as the semester progresses.
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