Our final topic not only consolidated the online tools and knowledge gained but also my personal journey doing this course. It has been empowering, enabling me to be a more confident online student and facilitator. I have also become less fearful of online tools and am more willing to dabble in digital learning. The group … Continue reading My final reflections.. →
Topic 4
For this task I became a student and really felt what it was like to walk in my students shoes at the same time realising how the learning process works. In the beginning there is great enthusiasm and commitment and you give off 100%. THEN..life takes over and commitments come in the way and … Continue reading Topic 4 →
Topic 3
Hi Everyone This topic really got me thinking about collaborative learning and teaching. Sometimes you get so involved with the planning and understanding about what is being discussed that we forget to take a step back and look at how is this going to be received by my audience, is it going to benefit them, … Continue reading Topic 3 →
SIX WEEKS ALREADY…
Life has been crazy busy!! And maybe thats the reason its taken me this long to post my reflections on Topic 2 , considering I was one of leaders I should have loads to say! One word that sums up my experience on Topic 2 is TEAMWORK!! This was such an integral aspect of negotiating … Continue reading SIX WEEKS ALREADY… →
Topic 2: Open Learning – Sharing And Openness
Top Three Fears In my technology role, I have come across a lot of fear about the cloud. Here are the top three reasons: Security Lack of knowledge and understanding Lack of control Fear 1: Security What’s more secure, an unencrypted USB stick or Google’s servers? What do you think? Of course, the USB stick … Continue reading Topic 2: Open Learning – Sharing And Openness →
Online Participation & Digital Literacies
Hi Guys , Topic 1 went on abit slow at fast so much to talk about and some many ideas were shared. Really found out some interesting facts about my colleagues and what their thoughts are. I had the privilege of showcasing my Digital Footprint, which opened up many hidden fears within me. Online we … Continue reading Online Participation & Digital Literacies →
1,2,3..so I went from communicating online to collaborating online using padlet! This really opened my mind to so many possibilities and ways of using online tools , to not only make your lesson visually appealing and interactive but also keep track of tasks assigned to various participants. We may have gone off the rails a little but in a good way because it also helped us engage and learn from one another. My experience has being positive overall so i look ahead to Topic 2 which will be led by myself and another participant..so watch this space for more reflections..till next week.
Something New…
Yesterday I did a task where we had to provide information on ourselves as part of a group powerpoint presentation. I generally use powerpoint as a tool in my lectures, this was different however in the sense that I seem to be speaking alot about myself lately and also having to navigate tools in order … Continue reading Something New… →
Who am I?
Hi Everyone !! Welcome to my blog, I am Zeanette Naidu a law lecturer at Varsity College , Westville situated in sunny South Africa, Durban! I am embracing my new venture with online learning and I am so excited to share this journey with all of you. Navigating my way through online learning is quite … Continue reading Who am I? →