Ed Tech Deadline Looms

Today we had a full hourse for the final Ed Tech 'Help' Session where students had the opportunity to upload their Ed Tech assignments to Blackboard. For the most part it worked well and there were no problems. The only problems arose when some students had to zip their powerpoint projects but overall it was a successfuly day. The atmosphere was different too with a definite feeling of relief in the air. Now all we have to do is to correct all 245 literature reviews PLUS the practical assignment. There was a choice of doing Powerpoint, Webquest or a Flash quiz. It will all very very exciting..... Watch this space.....

Education Technology Assignment Deadline Looms

On Thursdays we provide some 'Help Tutorial' sessions for PGDE students and the closer the deadline the greater the crowds. This year's deadline is Friday 30 November and the 3 sessions this morning were very civilized. Just about 10 people per session. What is interesting to see is that most students have opted to to the Powerpoint option for their assignment. I have only seen one Webquest so far although Bonnie has 11 students involved in her Second Life Assignment option. I don't know very much about Second Life but from what I have heard from Bonnie it sounds interesting if a little 'different'. Bonnie meets with her group every Wednesday night for an hour 'online' and they teleport themselves off to various parts of the Second Life Universe for discos, hot tubs and marqueritas. Sounds like fun!

The Block students are out on their first sesson of Teaching Practice so I am heading to Donegal after class this afternoon to start my visits tomorrow - all going wel. One never knows one's plans will be dashed due to a school football match, school retreat or half day..... it's like living on the edge.