Interactive Week 6

Interactive! This is the best word to describe this week's assignments. I read the articles about using technology in teaching large classes and using interactive power points. From the first topic, I learned a lot about cooperative group work and integrating technology in large classes. From the second discussion or topic, I learned valuable tips about creating interactive power points. I created my own power point using four elements: blanking, Quickwrite, think-pair-share and jeopardy. I intend to use more interactive power points in my teaching of different skills and in assessing students' knowledge. I also learned a lot from my colleagues' power points. Frankly, I felt ashamed of my power point when I compared mine to theirs. All IPP are excellent and Zeljko's PPP about PPP is wonderful.Thumps up for all the power points.

Regarding the project task, I was confused whether to create a plan report or a project report. The second term will start next week and by that time, course participants will have been implementing their tools, writing their notes and documenting their observations. I wish I could implement my Webquest and take part in this practical part of the course. Time is passing and thus I end up with drafting my final plan, you can consider it the change I made to my project. I will use webquest to overcome students' lack of motivation in reading online. I thought of alternative assessment tools beside the rubric. I chose multiple choice question quiz, interview and reading test. I think that the best follow-up activities are some additional webquests to enhance students' reading and motivation.  The next step is to go through the project template and rubric to familiarize myself with them and be ready to start putting my plan into action. I wonder if any of my colleagues will create a project plan.  Waiting for your observations and initial field notes and peer-reviewing the drafts.

Greetings,

Amira