Week 12 - it's a wrap

Where did that time go?  :)

I learned a lot in this course...having been on a leave of absence a few things have changed during my absence, with a few new tools (ok, lots of new tools - smile)

This was my first time using Google Forms/Slides/Docs - an excellent experience, and one I plan to incorporate in my asynchronous teaching for sure.

I have researched mind maps and will be incorporating those as well - lots of benefits to my teaching there.

I loved the peer review of our papers.  I am not terribly confident about my APA writing skills, and having the chance to read a few of my peer's papers gives me a much better idea of where other students are at, and stimulated some reflection and ideas for me.  Completing a review of my peer's paper was a really useful activity as well - I was able to step back and think about the APA formula approach to paper writing and really reflect on what works and what doesn't.  I also loved the way it was organized by Rob - using Google forms and anonymized papers (and the option to 'publish') - this was simulated from submitting to a real-life journal, also good experience.  The paper topic choice was great too.  An interim formative assessment might be helpful - it would for me - have someone review the paper, make suggestions, and then a re-write.  I feel like I would really benefit from some detailed guidance about my paper writing - so that someday I might be publishable :)

To be honest though, I found the course a LOT of work!  LOL.  I'm serious.  Weekly blogs + 2 responses, 3 PBL project presentations with websites, a paper, peer review, rebuttal...it adds up to a boatload of hours of work, for sure.  Scale back the number of evaluation criteria would be my suggestion :)

I enjoyed the presentations too - but would prefer them to be more spread out - 3 hours packed with back-to-back presentations, the last two presentations of the evening were "lost" - most students tuned out by then I'm thinking.  As well, preparing 3 x 15 minute presentations - my preference would be something longer and maybe only 2 presentations instead, with the ability to choose our topic (approved by prof of course).

That's my two cents.  For what it's worth!

In closing, I wanted to say that I really enjoyed working with my group, and I enjoyed getting to know my classmates and Rob also!  Thanks for a great course!!!