Nine weeks have passed by, and now week 10 will conclude in short, I feel nostalgic about so many interesting learning activities. I never thought that I would have found such a fine, motivating and rewarding course. At the beginning, my mind was full of expectations about the course development; I know all course beginnings may bring some fear to participants; however, little by little I started gaining self-confidence and started the run till finish.
It is amazing the great amount of useful technical tools Donna has taught us, on this respect I would like to borrow a famous quotation from Seneca that of “I am glad to learn, in order that I may teach” because it seems to fit perfectly in this context. I really learnt things that I had not imagined would do well to teaching and learning. I know my students will benefit from this intellectual training.
In order to pursue proper knowledge for making our students learn either autonomously or collaboratively has been necessary to fix on one’s brain a new learning. Teachers will succeed if they are empathetic as to find out the various types of intelligences that their students have. They will also enjoy classes which contain high degrees of authenticity which in turn lead learners to face problems and try to give possible solutions. Good teaching must also promote small grouping so that learners may learn one from the other.
We teachers must encourage our learners not to reject technology they must be acquainted of the great benefits that technological tools can offer these days; therefore, “electronic mail, computer conferencing, and World Wide Web increase opportunities for students and faculty to converse and exchange work much more speedily and safely than before.”
Thank you so much Donna for your patience, perseverance, and above all for your teachings which will not be ever forgotten; we, your learners, will always remember you with gratitude. Thank you all dear E-friends for your marvelous comments and support. We did it! Congratulations!
Holguer
Dear Holguer,
ResponderEliminarThank you for your wonderful words in your post. I really liked it. You have come up with brief but clear ideas about the reading materials we consulted and activities we did during the course. I agree with you that the technological tools we were taught to create are really important and useful to enhance our teaching skills. I also agree with you that we must encourage our learners to use technology more and more.
Thank you.
Kamal
Dear Holguer,
ResponderEliminarI second Kamal's comment. You have included wonderful words, and have summed up the course with clarity and precision.
Congratulations on doing such a fine job on this course. I could always count on you to offer thoughtful and helpful posts and comments. that your efforts have paid off with additional knowledge and skills that you can take into your classrooms makes me happy and humble.
I wish you the very, very best in all you do. You will always be remembered by me and your fellow colleagues.
Donna