I spent some time reading over my colleague's blogs, Rebecca Pederson and Damian Bernard, and I realised how much we have all learnt since we began this course earlier this year.
I am currently feeling very empowered by the knowledge and skills I have acquired. I have mentioned many of the things I have learnt in my previous blog entry but what I need to add is what I just learnt after learning about the iLE@RN model. More than ever before I understand the need for teachers to engage their students by creating contemporary learning environments. I am responsible for being a leader, negotiator, creator, possessor of knowledge, assessor and strategiest who embraces and sustains change. I need to know how I learn best, what skills I need and I contribute to the 21st learning community. These are ongoing questions that will be in the forefront of my mind as I continue my role as a 21st Century educator. Coming to know and understand this more clearly will help me to become a more engaging teacher who is able to foster inmproved learning outcomes for my students. Modelling to my students that I am a life long learner is one of the most valuable gifts I think I can give to my students as I hope they to nurture a love of and for learning.
Most interesting I have learnt that the focus of elearning is not on computers!
Last of all I think the Bloom's Digital Taxonomy will be a useful tool when programming student learning. Being able to see what digital skills are more demanding and being able to ensure that opportunities for these skills are developed is important. Having this taxonomy as a guide is a kind of checklist that I can use to ensure I am covering all domains.
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