Warren Washington

I learned a lot of valuable information. I learned that there are many different types of technology tools and instructor can use. Tools like:

1. Blogs

2. Learning Management Systems

3. Screen Capture

4. Virtual Classrooms

5. Wikis

I also learned that the instructor must use to appropriate technology tools to have effective instruction.

This was a very informative segment. I learned that having students use real-time technology in the classroom can motivate students in the class.

I also learned that problem-based learning" is very important in an Online environment. Problem-based learning has the following components:

1. Students solve problems

2. Not necessarily one answer

3. Every learning path is valid

4. Seamless instruction

5. There are learning ideas

6. Assessment needs more than just summative tests.

I have learned a lot in this segment. There are important terms in the Online environment and I like the following:

1. Time Management - in that students must be able to navigate through this to be successful

2. The instructor should be like a movie director taking control and guiding the learning process.

I laso learned several low risk stratigies to engage and involve the Online students:

1. Provide course relevance

2. Use inspirational notes

3. Give students clear boundaries

4. Set student parameters

5. Use vivid examples

6. Provide good feedback and timely feedback

I will apply what I have learned from this segment with encorparating more videos into my Online instruction. I will make sure to incorporate the suggestion of not posting videos more than 15 minutes in duration

I learned a lot in this segment.I learned and reaffirmed that "technology" can and does play an important role in the instructors ability in incorporating active learning techniques.

I also learned the threefold plan to incorporate active learning in the classroome Online:

1. Instructor release time

2. Financial incentives

3. Infusion of community scholars information

I learned that active learning moves the student from passitive to active learning. Active learning, in my opinion promotes more learning and retention of information in a fun environment

Fun is important in the learning process because some instructors may not believe that having fun while learning is not that very important. I also learned that the three different classifications of active learning are:

1. Collobrative Learning

2. Cooperative Learning

3. Problem-based Learning

I learned from this module that using student course evaluations are important but not enought to completely and accurately revising a course. Course feedback from student is important and valuable but feedback from the stakeholders is also needed.

I have learned many things from this module but the most important item I learned is the importance of using good classroom rubrics.

Well developed rubrics can go a long way in enhancing student learning.