Thank You

Dear Donna and Classmates

This course can not end. No course ends. Learning is a continuous process. We won't be together, but it doesn't mean we'll be away from the course. Whenever I use the tools to teach the topics, I will remember your comments. I will remember Donna's compliments. You will continue motivating me all through my life. What I really enjoyed in this course is the way we encouraged our classmates. That is what really matters. If there is not motivation, there is no learning. 

Technology tools! Well, I like blogging and interactive PowerPoint. These two tools will definitely help me keep my students engaged with meaningful activities. Blogging is one of those tools which can help us cross-fertilize our ideas. Interactive PowerPoint can help us make learning more enjoyable. There are lots of tools. I don't know what to say. I'll be using some other tools as well. 

I'll miss you all. 

All the best!

Dev

Eyes Smile No More...

Dear Donna and Classmates

This is the ninth week of our course, and next week will be the tenth and last week of this course - a journey that has enriched my bank of experiences. I am no more what I was. It is a new birth. I have a smile on my lips, but not in my eyes. I have not seen you in person, but my eyes are going to miss you all. 

Well, the ninth week introduced me to the concept of learning styles and how different tools can help me address the needs of students with different learning styles. The concept was not new, but the articles provided substantiated the concept in an easy-to-follow manner, and, therefore, I could learn some new things about this subject which I had not explored in great detail. Moreover, the posts written by my classmates also added to my knowledge about the use of tools. Nicenet is a sea where all rivers contribute their richness and do not allow to get this sea salty. When I look back and think how much I have learned from participating in Nicenet discussions, I feel an irrepressible urge to coin a special adjective to praise the quality learning that has taken place on this platform. 

Working on my project was easy, and I must thank Donna for that. She had, from the very beginning, familiarized us with the format and style used in project writing. Had she not told us to describe our learners and the setting in the beginning, this task of project writing would not have materialized so easily as it did. Friends, I forgot to tell you that I have come across some very good samples of sales letters written by some well-renowned organizations. I am going to share them with my students and have thought of a game which they will be playing to  learn certain catchy phrases used in the letters. I will be sharing more on this next week. 

Dev

Week 8 - A New Challange

Dear Donna and Classmates

This week has been very tough. I was busy with my students and could not spare time for our course. I am happy that the event my class organized was a hit. But the success we achieved was something for which I had to pay a heavy price. I am lucky that the webskills classmates have been very supportive. But I missed a lot. I could have learned to use the tools to prepare an online course for the students of Bhavnagar University to enhance their sociolinguistic competence. It's no use being sorry now. Next week is waiting for me. And I am sure I'll do my best in last two weeks. If the present disappointment motivates me to give my best shot, then this disappointment is desirable. 

 

The thing I liked most about this week is Jeff's visit. I thank him for his visit and sharing his ideas with us. Thanks, Jeff. I also shared my project with Ayman and Rana. Ayman went through my project and said that the project was up to his expectation. I am happy that at least one thing went right. I also want to say sorry, because this time I could not share my ideas on Nicenet in time. Right now I am working on material production (PhD). As soon as I am ready with my plan to use this material, I am planning to share the material and plan with Donna. 

 

All the best with your project.

 

Dev