Starting a New Class

I have just recently started an online course called "Introduction to Blended and Online Teaching."  I have been asked to reflect on my recent posts and responses in our class's discussions.  Part of the first module is to self-assess my contributions to these online conversations using a rubric that has been provided.  I found that I mostly fall in the "evolving" or "effective" categories.

I find myself to be effective in my examination and analysis of relevant course concepts.  I am familiar with technology and the terminology that goes along with it.  Providing personal experience and examples is also something I am comfortable with.  I have been serving on two technology committees, one of which was designated to help write an innovative planning grant to implement 1:1 at my school.  My husband is also familiar with blended learning because he was fortunate enough to spend two years in a 1:1 setting using iPads. Our daily conversations about his instruction and planning have exposed me to things in the educational realm of technology that I might not otherwise have been confronted with at this point. I feel that I have been immersed in technology as of late, and have a lot to say and share.

Lastly, I usually feel strongly about my ability to collaborate with peers, but I find myself a little timid among my newly found online community.  I'm not sure I ask open-ended questions in my responses or comments, but I am effectively able to expand on the topic at hand.  So far the course has been great, and I am looking forward to the future modules.

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