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Thursday, December 6, 2012

 The end of the course I fee sad and happy. Why sad ?  Because  I found new creative technology based colleagues and instructor who were patiently  guided us to learn new ideas of the world technology.  Now they leaving me alone to  implement those ideas which I learned from them.  Why I happy ? I can be I touch with them when I need some suggestion  from them.
 
In Week 10 LoTi survey  I found little bit difficult for me because some questions are not appropriate to my context.  we do not all time our studnets  to use their digital devices, there is no rule . Therefore we  let them to use in some points: for searching needed material, use dictionary , do some quizes and activities.

 Now after the course  I have some new ideas how to suggest our school to integrate   technology teaching in their crriculum . First I am going  to share my new ideas through condcuting some trainings and  demo lessons, short workshops.  If I will demonstrate practically than our teachers start using , enrichinf their curriculum through incorparating technology teaching ideas into their curriculum / syllubus.
All topics which we have discussed  were relevant . It depeneds on our topics,  theme what tool to use. Fore xample sometimes it is more appropariate for me    goggle bloging , nicenet class and webquest , wall wisher for sharing course ideas and keep learning materials for the teacher s as well as for the students . I also liked -emailing  to each others feedback on our project work.  It is so interactive and quick rther than other tools for improving our written work. 
 What can I only suggest to add , I think,  might be so effective tool also to add vdeoo sessions to this course. Because  it is  so important also video conferences for exchanging  our ideas. 


Thank  to all , and I hope we will in contact with you all.
   Do svidaniye   and spasibo za vso,

 with best regards,
 Gulnara 

Sunday, December 2, 2012

 After learning new concepts Learning styles and multiple intelligences from M-Ed course, I started   applying in my teaching practice and   shared with my colleagues through conducting trainings and demo lessons, too.  Many my colleagues who use learning styles and multiple intelligences in their teaching wonder how important it is for their students. Testing of our students’ learning styles and MI helps us to know how, what and when to plan activities according to their interest and abilities.    Our experience worked well because students started working well, understand the topics, develop flexibility, thinking and analytical skills. Therefore my colleagues and I always test our students learning styles and MI ever new academic year and share with each subject teacher in order to improve their teaching practices. Using this idea also helps students to reflect on their learning process and identify sphere for improvement.
             What new, easy to check and appropriate LS and MI testing ideas I have leaned from this week 9 is   using technological-based tests. I found it is very easy, appropriate, safe teachers’ time to check.  Before we have used paper –based tests and   analyzing those testing took our time. 
 We can use the following  test  to identigy our students  MI.   Technological-based tests help our studnets to be more  autonomous  in identifying their LI and MI. In addition  this skill develop student technology use skills.  Inquiring topics the following test  for elementatry class and site for other students useful.

Elementary Checklist


Mastery
·                                 ___ I enjoy doing things I know about.
·                                 ___ I'm good at getting things done.
·                                 ___ I like copying or making things.
·                                 ___ I follow a routine every morning.
·                                 ___ I work out problems step-by-step.
Interpersonal
·                                 ___ I like games that everyone can play and nobody loses.
·                                 ___ I enjoy working with friends.
·                                 ___ I'm good at helping others.
·                                 ___ I like group projects.
·                                 ___ I like it when everyone is happy.
·                                 ___ I am good at understanding other people's feelings.
Understanding
·                                 ___ I enjoy reading about things that interest me.
·                                 ___ I'm good at organizing things.
·                                 ___ I like to figure out how things work.
·                                 ___ I learn mostly from reading.
·                                 ___ I like assignments that make me think.
·                                 ___ I like to take my time on projects that interest me.
Self-Expressive
·                                 ___ I enjoy doing things I've never done before.
·                                 ___ I'm good at discovering things.
·                                 ___ I think of lots of new ideas.
·                                 ___ I like to use my imagination.
·                                 ___ I like art and music.
·                                 ___ I like “What if . . .” questions better than “yes-and-no” questions.



2. http://www.ldpride.net/learningstyles.MI.htm


Now  I am going to use  and share with my colleagues and students new, easy  and interactive way   of identifying their own  learning styles and MI.   The following cites will prove my ideas about LS and MI:


  • A good knowledge of learning styles and multiple intelligences can give teachers a powerful tool for providing learners with matrix of different learning preferences and opportunities for all students to develop all learning modes. . 
  • By using learning styles and multiple intelligences we can bring students of different strengths and preferences together, giving them all the chance to share their expertise, and to develop their 'weaker' intelligences by learning alongside fellow students who are 'stronger' in these areas. Learning in this way can do wonders for students' self-esteem, as they see themselves valued by their peers.
(ratrieved from : http://www.classroom-management-success.org/learning-styles-and-multiple-intelligences.html)


 Seond our big assignment  was  submition out final project report draft  .   It was so interactive  week because we have  paired and worked on  our  project work improvement process. We have  exchange  with our  feedback to each other. When I got my feedback from  my partner I started to think about my  changes in my final repart draft.  I think , I have managed to submit my  report i in pite of electricity short off during the projecting process.  And I am now  waiting for my  feedback from Robert.

 Some issues occured during implementation process  therefore I am going to continue my project  plan in the furture changing some topics .

While reading my coleagues  ideas, their blogs found out  many of them are very skillsful on technology use than me. Because I am first time in this course  when I have taken  first TESOL  technology -based course  I faced some difficulty open and  to work with site . But later I have  somehow experienced on technology use.  From, this course  I gained a lot of skills   opening blog, working in wiki,  interactive PPT, google blog, Wequest,  developing rteaching resources, project work and etc.
 Last I want to say  thank you  for Robert  guiding us  to the right path in the  world of technology  and thank you for my colleagues  for  their best ideas  which they shared with me.

    



 I hope we will be in touch  in furture  with each other. My address  : gabdieva@gmail.com ;  abdieva1968@mail.ru


        Soon  is new year,  Happy New  Year!