Reflection

This is my final blog post for this particular assignment in this class OMDE 603-9020 Technology. I look back at the beginning when I had to first create a blog and how nervous I was as I had never done a blog before. Once I figured out how to get in here and do my blog, I started feeling more comfortable. I really do not enjoy sharing my feelings or writing about myself, so this is a big step for me. 

As the weeks went on I appreciated the comments on here, as well as reading everyone else's blog in our class. I also referred to the question and answer area for the blog in our class. After reading those, I knew I was "not alone" in my intimidation of blogs.

Some of the students have done blogging for years and I read their blogs to give myself some pointers. Once I sit down and think about my favorite reading (s) of the week, or something in class I really gained a new perspective on, the blogging got much easier to do for me. 

Overall this has been a good experience and I can relate now to how DE teachers can review blogs to get a feel for what their students are comprehending and grasping. It is also a great way for teachers to figure out what parts of the program or course the students are drawn to naturally, and will excel at, and which particular sections they may need help with today and in the future. 

With that said, I am glad I did the blog as it gave me a different perspective on one of the web 2 tools available for both students and teachers in distance education.  I would definitely use this tool in the future. 

Terrie