Sunday, May 11, 2014

Week 5



It is almost the end of the fifth week of the course. I enjoyed and learned from different tasks and discussions due for this week as well. The week at a glance included the discussion, three tasks and blog reflection.
   
      Project-Based Learning and WebQuests

 Although the whole concept of Project-Based Learning is not new for me as it is in the common practice in the education system in my country, the concept of WebQuests is totally new to me. The use of Project-Based Learning was refreshed after reading the prescribed article by Susan Gaer and with the ideas shared by the colleagues I happened to get different insights to the same. The idea of  WebQuests as I mentioned above was a new idea. With all the guidance given I believe I managed to do fair work in this connection. It is methodical and directs both the learner and the teacher to a better learning setup.  
The life of a teacher becomes easy when the technology is used wisely. Without no hesitation I would recommend http://rubistar.4teachers.org for any teacher for it makes the task of creating rubrics easy. I did my own one for an oral assessment and the rubrics can be found in http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?ts=1399834341 .

Project task 4  
 I had to reconsider my solution for the problem I found out in my learners since I get exposed to different kinds of web based learning methods. Yet, as I have decided before I thought of sticking myself to the idea of blog as a solution to enhance my learners’ enthusiasm in practical phonology based work.

Extra Credit Task  
This task dragged my whole attention as it was that much interesting. I managed to create my WebQuest and honestly I feel great about that.
With all the exciting work for this week I was inspired and arranged an experience sharing session for the next teacher training workshop. The whole work due for this week was extremely important for me. I always appreciate the comments, suggestions and ideas given by Donna and my Colleagues and I look forward to get more exciting work in the coming week. 
 

2 comments:

  1. Hello Esala,
    I am sharing with my boss the www.rubistar.4teachers.org website as well. I think it is way to important as to not share it in a professional development workshop. I also liked the creation of the WebQuest. It was time-comsuming, but it was worth it. It is always great to read your entries. Your comments are very insightful. Best regards!

    Angel
    Paraguay

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  2. Hello Angel,
    Thank you for your comment. I find you as a very good colleague. Your participation in this course as a colleague is an asset. All the best

    Esala
    Sri Lanka

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