Using my blog and a wiki through this course has given the learning a hands on approach. I can't just talk about it, I have to do it!
I have been able to create a blog from the ground up (which was easy because of all the preset data) and write and edit a wiki. I can see how I can transfer these skills to my own classroom. I can see me creating my very own teacher blog to record and journal my professional growth and reflections against AITSL standards.
I can create a class blog to share with parents who may not be able to come into the school or classroom regularly because of other commitments. I would eventually like to have all my students with their own individual blog account like HICTU, where they could take responsibility for their own written learning goals, formative feedback on their progress in assessments etc. They can audio record comments, type or upload video where relevant. I think it's just wonderful. Like any technology, there can be cons. There would need to be a set number of computers/laptops/tablets in the room to allow for students to use, and allocated times. It would need to be approved by admin, and parents to align with the school's ICT policy and privacy regulations.
On prac currently, there is a teacher, also HOC at the middle primary campus that also acts as the IT specialist in the school. It is a small school, but he is the teacher to go to. With the support of teachers like these, there is always someone to bounce ideas off.
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