The workshops are very helpful in finding new tools. Some I have know quite well, but others are brand knew. There are many exciting tools to help with education in general and distance education specifically.

Wimba

Well after last weeks presentations I can see I could have used more knowledge of how wimba works in recording a workshop or class. I think my could have been a little better if I had understood some ins and outs in wimba.

E-Learning

E-learning
The reading for this week left me feeling over whelmed. There was lots of evidence of how e-learning courses are created without the learner in mind. These courses have a long way to go, but not a lot of help in creating them in away that would be engaging and learner motivating. The study conducted by Martens et al left us with the knowledge that more study is needed, but with no real solutions. It mostly indicated more study is needed to create student motivating courses.
The seven steps for better e-learning was the most helpful. It provided some insightful ideas that are necessary. I do think more insight in to how to accomplish those tasks would be helpful.

I thought I had my mini-workshop all done, but then I listen to it and oops the audio for some pre-recorder portions was not audible. So I rerecorded it and I now had all the audio, but I think the presentation was better the first time, because I was so stressed out. First I forgot to put lock the talk button so it stayed on. Then I forgot to share my screen. And I had a meeting one hour from when I started again. Yes I was late.

Mini Workshop

I have just recorded my mini workshop. I have to say it made me quite nervous and I made a few mistakes. The least of which was not the phone ringing in the middle of it. Next time, if there ever is one. I'm turning off the phone.