Dear Colleagues,
I have enjoyed being one of you in this course. Through your posts, comments blogs, sites...etc you have given me your varied experiences. You have been helpful, understanding and encouraging. I hope we will continue contacting each other for more benefits. I hope we will join another on-line course one,near, day with the same wonderful moderators.
Please, accept my best wishes
Ahmed Khattab
Egypt
Friday, March 19, 2010
To our Moderators
Dear moderators, Sandra and Deborah,
I really enjoyed this course. Although I got a lot of training programs, this one is worth all the others altogether.
Deborah and Sandrah, you have been so gentle, co-operative, encouraging and fair. You have taught us a lot. You both are a role model for the cultivated, civilized hard-working humans. I hope I have been a nice student for the nicest most professional Processors.
I hope I will be recommended to join other on-line programs. I also hope I will get the chance to apply what I learned here in Egypt and abroad.
Please, accept my BEST WISHES
Ahmed Khattab
I really enjoyed this course. Although I got a lot of training programs, this one is worth all the others altogether.
Deborah and Sandrah, you have been so gentle, co-operative, encouraging and fair. You have taught us a lot. You both are a role model for the cultivated, civilized hard-working humans. I hope I have been a nice student for the nicest most professional Processors.
I hope I will be recommended to join other on-line programs. I also hope I will get the chance to apply what I learned here in Egypt and abroad.
Please, accept my BEST WISHES
Ahmed Khattab
Overview of the course
Hello everybody,
I think I learned a lot of ideas, skills and techniques in this course. However, I think the most successful topics were: WebQuests and On-line tools.
To me, the most useful topics were: Projects (PBL) , on-line tools, autonomy and rubrics.
I think all the topics were relevant.
I hope I can apply all what I learned here in my country, Egypt, or abroad.
I would like to be recommended for more on-line courses.
All the Best
Ahmed Khattab
I think I learned a lot of ideas, skills and techniques in this course. However, I think the most successful topics were: WebQuests and On-line tools.
To me, the most useful topics were: Projects (PBL) , on-line tools, autonomy and rubrics.
I think all the topics were relevant.
I hope I can apply all what I learned here in my country, Egypt, or abroad.
I would like to be recommended for more on-line courses.
All the Best
Ahmed Khattab
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Levels of Technology Integration
Hello everybody,
In week 10 we have been asked to assess ourselves using "LoTI framework".
Here is my rflection on this topic:
Hello everybody,
After reading "the LoTI framework", I think I now belong to "Level 3 – Infusion". Higher Order Thinking Skills are on focus. I use varied activities and thinking strategies to enhance that. Teacher-centered strategies including the concept attainment, inductive thinking, and scientific inquiry models of teaching are the norm and guide the types of products generated by students using the available digital assets. Digital tools and resources are used by students to carry out teacher-directed tasks that emphasize higher levels of student cognitive processing relating to the content under investigation.
But, I am trying to get students learn learning strategies to be part of making up the plan and its application. I am trying to personalize some ideas from the textbook (content) or outside to motivate students. I am pushing hard towards learners' autonomy.
I think I am a beginner in using on-line tools. But I am an experienced teacher and armed with strategies and techniques. I always have alternatives and Plan B. I motivate students to participate, to get skills and attitudes, to have their own opinion and HOTS.
In one year's time I would like to be professional in using on-line tools and making full use of technology available. I want to get to "Level 6 – Refinement". I dream of becoming a course moderator, I think I can do that by non-stop hard work. I intend to keep trying and applying the ideas I learned in this course. I will keep on using the recommended sites, WebQuests, On-line Discussion Groups...etc. I will try to modify and improve the ideas and techniques presented in this course. I will try to get involved in further on-line courses. I will try to create a new community in my area that would co-operate in using on-line tools and technology.
All the Best
Ahmed Khattab
In week 10 we have been asked to assess ourselves using "LoTI framework".
Here is my rflection on this topic:
Hello everybody,
After reading "the LoTI framework", I think I now belong to "Level 3 – Infusion". Higher Order Thinking Skills are on focus. I use varied activities and thinking strategies to enhance that. Teacher-centered strategies including the concept attainment, inductive thinking, and scientific inquiry models of teaching are the norm and guide the types of products generated by students using the available digital assets. Digital tools and resources are used by students to carry out teacher-directed tasks that emphasize higher levels of student cognitive processing relating to the content under investigation.
But, I am trying to get students learn learning strategies to be part of making up the plan and its application. I am trying to personalize some ideas from the textbook (content) or outside to motivate students. I am pushing hard towards learners' autonomy.
I think I am a beginner in using on-line tools. But I am an experienced teacher and armed with strategies and techniques. I always have alternatives and Plan B. I motivate students to participate, to get skills and attitudes, to have their own opinion and HOTS.
In one year's time I would like to be professional in using on-line tools and making full use of technology available. I want to get to "Level 6 – Refinement". I dream of becoming a course moderator, I think I can do that by non-stop hard work. I intend to keep trying and applying the ideas I learned in this course. I will keep on using the recommended sites, WebQuests, On-line Discussion Groups...etc. I will try to modify and improve the ideas and techniques presented in this course. I will try to get involved in further on-line courses. I will try to create a new community in my area that would co-operate in using on-line tools and technology.
All the Best
Ahmed Khattab
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Who is a teacher?
Hello everybody,
A lot of things are waiting for teachers to learn, apply, do, try, evaluate, convince, modify...etc Teachers are not the type of civilian officials that work just to earn living. A teacher is like a messenger/prophet who has a message to deliver.He has to have a policy that keeps his audience satisfied and sincere followers. A teacher has to have a vision before that message. A teacher must be creative, initiative and diplomat.Teaching is not for uninterested persons. All what we are learning here is tools. What is equally important is the professionalism of the tool user. A teacher is like a candle.
All the best
Ahmed Khattab
A lot of things are waiting for teachers to learn, apply, do, try, evaluate, convince, modify...etc Teachers are not the type of civilian officials that work just to earn living. A teacher is like a messenger/prophet who has a message to deliver.He has to have a policy that keeps his audience satisfied and sincere followers. A teacher has to have a vision before that message. A teacher must be creative, initiative and diplomat.Teaching is not for uninterested persons. All what we are learning here is tools. What is equally important is the professionalism of the tool user. A teacher is like a candle.
All the best
Ahmed Khattab
On-line Tool For Enhancing Learning
Hello everybody,
In week 9 we learned how to use on-line tools to enhance learning and autonomy. Here is my reflection on this topic:
Using different tools has changed the way I teach:
1.I prepare my lesson plan differently. I concentrate on ABCD method in deciding learning objectives. Then I make a plan that help attain these objectives
2.I use online (and offline) technology to address new skills and make learning more interesting
3.I start and use WebQuests, Online Classrooms, Online groups..etc to move on using wider and better way of technology
4.I use rubrics as a more detailed fair method of assessment
5.I address more learning styles and more interests
6.I personalize part of the course to meet my students' interests
7.I am leaving behind the teacher-centered class to better classes, learner-centered ones
Designing activities and specifying the tasks needed and the proper resources help Students to be autonomous learners. An interactive lesson with a system that gives the final score automatically is a good way towards autonomy. The tip of the day/week, student of the week, the composition of the week...etc will help a lot.
Old-fashioned educational systems and exam-oriented society are the biggest constraints. But teachers can make gradual change, persuade students (and other parties) of the new attitudes in education. Lack of skills in using technology on the part of colleagues may hinder. This can be overcome by training programs, co-teaching, peer observation...etc
All the best
Ahmed Khattab
In week 9 we learned how to use on-line tools to enhance learning and autonomy. Here is my reflection on this topic:
Using different tools has changed the way I teach:
1.I prepare my lesson plan differently. I concentrate on ABCD method in deciding learning objectives. Then I make a plan that help attain these objectives
2.I use online (and offline) technology to address new skills and make learning more interesting
3.I start and use WebQuests, Online Classrooms, Online groups..etc to move on using wider and better way of technology
4.I use rubrics as a more detailed fair method of assessment
5.I address more learning styles and more interests
6.I personalize part of the course to meet my students' interests
7.I am leaving behind the teacher-centered class to better classes, learner-centered ones
Designing activities and specifying the tasks needed and the proper resources help Students to be autonomous learners. An interactive lesson with a system that gives the final score automatically is a good way towards autonomy. The tip of the day/week, student of the week, the composition of the week...etc will help a lot.
Old-fashioned educational systems and exam-oriented society are the biggest constraints. But teachers can make gradual change, persuade students (and other parties) of the new attitudes in education. Lack of skills in using technology on the part of colleagues may hinder. This can be overcome by training programs, co-teaching, peer observation...etc
All the best
Ahmed Khattab
Saturday, March 13, 2010
online course site or exercise
Hello everybody,
Every week we learn something new. Then we are asked to design a plan or an activity using what we learned. A smooth step by step approach. We made great efforts, but we enjoy the results. I think we all believe we are really improving our skills over the interactive web-pages.
Here is what I did in Week 9
I created a site on GOOGLE. I called it "Myclassroom". It has several sections each of which can be used as a useful tool: Homework assignments, Extra Credit, Contact Me, Meet Your Teacher, Class Announcements, Class Calendar, Reading List, Useful Links, Class Photos, Forms and Docs, Current Poll.
I uploaded a tool document. It is a multiple-intelligence(s) checklist. Students will fill out this form. It will help them know their strongest and weakest intelligences. They will enhance their strong intelligences and try to improve the weak ones.
This will help me as a teacher with the types of activities I will design and how the groups will be formed.
All students will use this checklist either online or offline, at home or at school.
After introducing my new site, Students will be encouraged to subscribe post, comment, upload, download, suggest...etc. There is a special section for "the student of the week". Photo Album links will encourage students to get involved in different activities which will be documented, photographed and uploaded for all to see and interact with.
"Reading Lists" and "Useful links" will help students' Autonomy.
Here is the site link:
https://sites.google.com/site/myclassrom/
You can download and use my Multiple-Intelligences Checklist from "forms and Docs" on this Link:
https://sites.google.com/site/myclassrom/my-forms
All the best
Ahmed Khattab
Every week we learn something new. Then we are asked to design a plan or an activity using what we learned. A smooth step by step approach. We made great efforts, but we enjoy the results. I think we all believe we are really improving our skills over the interactive web-pages.
Here is what I did in Week 9
I created a site on GOOGLE. I called it "Myclassroom". It has several sections each of which can be used as a useful tool: Homework assignments, Extra Credit, Contact Me, Meet Your Teacher, Class Announcements, Class Calendar, Reading List, Useful Links, Class Photos, Forms and Docs, Current Poll.
I uploaded a tool document. It is a multiple-intelligence(s) checklist. Students will fill out this form. It will help them know their strongest and weakest intelligences. They will enhance their strong intelligences and try to improve the weak ones.
This will help me as a teacher with the types of activities I will design and how the groups will be formed.
All students will use this checklist either online or offline, at home or at school.
After introducing my new site, Students will be encouraged to subscribe post, comment, upload, download, suggest...etc. There is a special section for "the student of the week". Photo Album links will encourage students to get involved in different activities which will be documented, photographed and uploaded for all to see and interact with.
"Reading Lists" and "Useful links" will help students' Autonomy.
Here is the site link:
https://sites.google.com/site/myclassrom/
You can download and use my Multiple-Intelligences Checklist from "forms and Docs" on this Link:
https://sites.google.com/site/myclassrom/my-forms
All the best
Ahmed Khattab
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