Blog Post Module 4
Many aspects that are labeled in the graphic organizer above display technological tools that have not only altered the way distance education is constructed, but also how students and instructors interact and collaborate. Siemens (2008) discussed the way technology alters our society also impacts the role of educators. The tools that are now available enhance the way we learn and interact in the distance education environment.
Many tools in the graphic organizer under each category can easily be overlapped with others, and I felt this crossover was most prominent with collaboration and communication. When students and instructors collaborate, they are also communicating in a variety of ways through the use of wiki’s document sharing, Skype etc. When reflecting aspects of content, I felt this category can be seen as broad and subjective based on the distance education course.
All in all, all the tools and technology that correlated with collaboration, content and communication work hand in hand to enhance distance education.
Siemens, G. (2008). Learning and knowing in networks: Changing roles for educators and designers. ITForum.
Responses to the following blogs:
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http://amusingmoose.wordpress.com/2011/10/26/technological-tools-to-engage-the-learner-2/#comment-50
http://charee1019.blogspot.com/
Hi Heather!
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting graphic organizer. I liked the way you showed how the technological tools overlap into the three categories. Nice job!
It is true technology has changed the way we interact with each other. The technology tools you listed overlap in such a way that help engage the distance learner and promote learning.
ReplyDeleteHeather,
ReplyDeleteWOW - your graphic organizer makes me feel so busy as an online students and instructor. Do we really do all that? I love how you mention the overlap in collaboration and communication,. It is so true - one cannot exist without the other! But the framework or the content is what really shapes the collaboration and communication. Without it there would be no classroom environment.
Happy blogging!
Kimberly Arlia