I am now finishing my first course in the Online Learning and Teaching Diploma (OLTD) program at Vancouver Island University. With having a small amount of previous knowledge of online learning, both from the student perspective and teacher, I found the knowledge gained thus far in the OLTD program has been meaningful and relevant. I feel that I am now building a firm foundation for my future online learning and teaching career.
The activities, discussion groups, and exploring I have completed in OLTD 501 have been extremely meaningful. I have learned how to use new technology through the creation of my Podcast, Pecha Kucha and SlideDeck assignments. These three projects will be added to my growing repertoire of online learning activities. They have also inspired me to seek out other ways to incorporate technology in both my current face-to-face teaching and for my future online teaching. I have also had the opportunity to reflect on my own personal philosophy of teaching through my online Design Model, my Online Learning Journey Website and my Metaphor for Teaching and Learning. All of these activities had me explore a deeper understanding of how I am as a face-to-face teacher and how I want to be as an online teacher. I have thoroughly enjoyed my learning journey to date and look forward to what I will encounter as I continue on my way down the path of online learning.
The activities, discussion groups, and exploring I have completed in OLTD 501 have been extremely meaningful. I have learned how to use new technology through the creation of my Podcast, Pecha Kucha and SlideDeck assignments. These three projects will be added to my growing repertoire of online learning activities. They have also inspired me to seek out other ways to incorporate technology in both my current face-to-face teaching and for my future online teaching. I have also had the opportunity to reflect on my own personal philosophy of teaching through my online Design Model, my Online Learning Journey Website and my Metaphor for Teaching and Learning. All of these activities had me explore a deeper understanding of how I am as a face-to-face teacher and how I want to be as an online teacher. I have thoroughly enjoyed my learning journey to date and look forward to what I will encounter as I continue on my way down the path of online learning.