Reflective Synopsis

Throughout this course I have learnt many new things.  I have found it very frustrating and exciting at the same time while learning how to use these new Information Communication Technologies or ICT's as educational tools.Things did not always go to plan but I always found a way to tweak it in the end so that I got what needed to be done finished.  This course has taught me to set my goals and work towards achieving them.  This I think is very common in the minds of the students in most classrooms today when faced with these new tools.  Teachers are able to engage students by focusing on their strengths, interests and learning styles when teaching about ICT's each student will excel if this is done.  Allowing the students to use tools that engage, enrich their knowledge, enhance their learning and succeed in their learning outcomes for successful learning.


In conclusion, I feel that allowing students with the opportunity to use ICT’s in their education is important.  It allows learners of all styles to learn in ways that benefit and extend them through their learning styles and interests.  Technology in itself plays a very major role in both future and current student's lives.  As a Learning Manager it is essential for me to explore the contexts in which I can improve students learning experiences.  E-Learning refers to formal and non-formal education that uses electronic delivery methods (Ministry of Education, 2009, p.1).  As a result of the first seven weeks of E Learning I have chosen four tools which will be shown in the below blogs.


References:
Haywood, J., Macleod, H., Haywood, D., & Mogey, N. (n.d.). The student view of ICT in education at the University of Edinburgh: skills, attitudes & expectations. Retrieved 24 August 2010 http://homepages.ed.ac.uk/jhaywood/papers/studentviews.pdf 
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McMahon, M., & Pospisil, R. (2005). Laptops for a Digital Lifestyle: The Role of Ubiquitous Mobile 
Knight, B.A. & Lynch, D. (2010) Applied learning management: New approaches for the new millennium. Frenchs Forest: NSW: Pearson Australia 
Smith, R., Lynch, D. & Knight, B.A. (2007) Learning management: Transitioning teachers for national and international change. Frenchs Forest: NSW: Pearson Education Australia 
Lynch, D., Knight, B.A. (2010) The theory and practice of Learning Management: A text for the student of Learning