Using the concise communication of Twitter’s 140 characters, here are my answers to our introductory questions:
Who are you and what do you do?
Nancy Carswell, eLearning Course Developer @ Credenda Virtual High School.
What is your primary goal for taking this course?
Exploit digital media tools to revolutionize learning.
What is your philosophy of education?
http://prezi.com/1lzeqtpp90u_/the-joy-of-learning/
What do you see as the greatest benefit of using technology and/or digital media in the classroom?
It facilitates the learning essentials of engagement, exploration, application, and connection.
What is your biggest concern or challenge with using technology and/or digital media in the classroom?
Resisting the temptation to co-opt technology to reinforce Industrial Age methods of teaching.
Provide an example of how you currently use technology and/or digital media in the classroom.
Creating Flash animations for learning concepts in Math 10 Foundations and Pre-Calculus.
How does your classroom today differ from when you were the same age as your students?
It is literally virtual and our content is accessible 24/7.
