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What a week! I really think this was the strongest week ever
on the course. I appreciate all the readings. I spent a long time reading about
alternative assessment. I hadn’t realized the power of rubrics. We just need to
be more clear about assessment criteria. I benefited a lot from Sean’s rubrics
throughout the course. It makes learning more focused and helps learners stay
on track. I was hesitant about rubistar but it is quite straightforward… or
have I become braver? I do believe that this course continuously makes me feel
more confident in using tools…
The technology based lesson plan was interesting and useful.
I prepared a lesson based on my curriculum and material that I can use. I will
try to incorporate it in my final project. Business presentations do worry me a
bit. Students are shy and simply give up. They do not turn up for the class
when presentations are due. Their fear might come from general lack of
confidence when speaking in public but I believe that strong preparation might helps
to overcome that fear. Students should be much better prepared for
presentations. Skills such as public speech are not inborn. I should work more
and dedicate more time in preparation. It can be done in pairs or groups. That
might reduce some of the stress…
I appreciate rhetoric in speaking. The examples that
students will follow throughout the class will help them realize how important
it is for them to prepare for presentations in Serbian, as well.
The key question for me was: How much technology? Should I
prepare the lesson as I usually do? Should I try to be more creative? I
realized that I need to be who I am and try to incorporate technology to a
reasonable degree. Technology is means, not the end. I hope I did well.
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