Importance of Web Conference Reflection EDLD 5326

I think that the web conferences are important so we can glean information from others - not necessarily the professors but the other class members as well.  Everyone is at a different spot in the program which those who are almost finished are able to help support those just beginning the program.  Another reason web conferences are important is that everyone is able to get information at the same time, and it provides an immediate place for any clarifications that need to be made in the assignments or the program.  The instructors are very well verse on what needs to be done, or if they don't know the answer seam to be able to get back to students on a one-on-one basis when needed.

EDLD 5363 Video Conference

The conference on December 15, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. was very short.  The class and project are coming to a close.  The conference spoke about posting the assignments (revised week 3 assignment, collaboration document, and final video) to TK20.    I posted mine last night and it did not originally take, but I finally got it to post.  We need to make sure that things are closed out in the class by tomorrow night - the day the class ends.  If students are still having issues there will be an additional conference call on Sunday to answer any further questions.


Another point made during the call was to review that our WIKI and TK20 are needed not only for our place to store items created in our class, but are also need for our certification.  We must upload on both sites.  The WIKI is for our benefit so that we can easily access and others can view what we have produce throughout the masters program.

EDLD 5363 Video Conference

The conference on November 30, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. was beneficial on getting ideas on how to work smarter and not harder on the three week Public Service Announcement (PSA) project.  As a group we were already using Google Docs to document our conversation; however, being able to have all of us edit the assignment and turning in the same information ensures that this is a team effort.

EDLD 5363 Video Conference

The conference on November 14, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. was very informative about the video that we are to create.   I wish that I had more time to devote to doing the project.  I am looking forward to working with Photo Story 3.  I have been looking for a electronic storybook software that is easy to use.

I would like to work on it on my own, but after having the conference I see the importance of working with another team member.  I think that this will be a fun assignment, but with everything going on it will be a challenge to find the time to do the job to my satisfaction. I enjoy seeing the collaboration/help provided by the other students in the class - all sections working together. I am worried that I will not find a partner by Thursday. I have never worked on a project that I didn't work face-to-face with the person.  I look forward to being able to try google docs to track our collaboration.

Web Conference Week 5

This week on the conference call we reviewed what was to go into the Internship Document and the Principal Skills Document that are due on Friday, August 12, 2011.  We need to go in a complete the first embedded assignment sometime next week. We went over what to expect in the upcoming courses and what needs to be done during the internship portion of the program.

Web Conference Week 4

During the conference call this week we discussed what was to be expected in completing week 4 assignments.  Wordle was a new concept to me this week, and I cannot wait to use it in my class this year.  We covered thing that are to be completed by next Friday - Internship Plan and the Principal's Competencies.  Next week we will go over what to expect during the next course.

Web Conference Week 2

Today’s call was very beneficial.  I know that my equipment now works.  It took me a few minutes to understand how to operate the software.  I am glad I can now participate and not just listen.  Reviewing things for the Masters Program was great.  I am glad that I was able to get a big picture of what will be required of me to complete the program.  I do feel extremely overwhelmed at the amount of work.  I am concerned about when school starts back and the amount of my teach time and college time will mesh.  I know that I cannot get behind, and that I must take one day at a time. I really enjoyed getting ideas on how to tackle some of the assignments from other students.  Sometimes I look at the assignments and don’t know where to start.  The conference time is quite a benefit that I know will help me make it through the program.  I look forward to next week’s call about going over the handbook.

1st Web Conference

The first video conference was very valuable.  I was not able to get connected with my camera or headset, but I was able to see how the video conferencing software worked.  Since then, I have changed to a different computer that should run the required devices with the program used to complete the next web conference correctly. It also allowed me to know something about the others that are in the classes with me.