From my Synthesis blog Page:

“The mashup of theory and practice is evident throughout this course. Creating a multimedia story with an educational tie in, creating a quiz and two modules using Moodle, using and discussing reasongs for and against using a wiki, discussing reasons for and against using a blog, and being constantly influenced by the SECTIONS and Seven Principles frameworks and Anderson’s theory of online learning truly took me to new places, places where I would not have journeyed otherwise. The practical application to educational technology of the theories of educational technology and online learning have been a very worthwhile and exciting time! ”

I am now looking at educational technolgy from a different poit of view – from, I think, a theoretically sound viewpoint. This course has given me tools I did not have, especially tools to evaluate technology.

Looking forward, I see myself being less inclined to favour the “WOW” factor and more the down to earth “does that demonstrate or enhance student learning” factor. Hard to put in just a few words, but I realize I was already leaning that way; this course has given me the shove to start putting it into practice.

So long everyone, and thanks for all the fish.

maurice
December 2012