I love teaching online classes! It is particularly fun to do this when you get to create your own content. Although it takes me lots more time to find and create the content than it would if I used a text or someone else's content, I really think it is awesome to put it together. As those of you in my current class may have noticed, I try to "go with the flow" sometimes and go in a direction that seems right for the group at the time.
Why do I like online? Naturally, the idea of doing your work (or mine) whenever suits you is great. Had I not flittered away my day today, I would not be doing this tonight...yet that is ok. I can only imagine how much easier it would have been when I had young children at home if I could have taken some classes online! I also like the fact that with an online group, everyone has to participate...some are hesitant to get involved in class conversations when they are face-to-face. I love the collaboration that happens naturally in an online group...teachers at all levels have so much to tell us...we learn so much from each other. My students (teachers!) make me laugh so often, even though I cannot see them.
Do you know where anyone is right now? Do you know if they are in their jammies and bunny slippers? Do they have a Diet Coke, cocoa, or maybe a glass of wine? It is just great to work like this!
OK, now to the subject of the week...please read the other posts I have below...then please reply below with a post to this one...share your thoughts about blogs...and online learning!
