Module 02: Moment Valuable Moments (MVMs)

My most valuable moments in module two came with

• Creating a better understanding of the use of Bloom's Taxonomy in writing course competencies
• Discovering the Wisc-Online site and collection of RLOs
• Researching and writing about using blogs in technology classes. 

The last item is the one on which I spent the most time. I found lots of blogs about technology tools used in teaching and education; however, I found no examples of how blogging is used in technology classes.

I have decided that my best course of action is to post my findings to my peers in our class discussion thread and invite them to help me find resources. I am including a small portion of my posting to the class site below and also asking if anyone has any ideas about where I can find resources on using blogging in technology courses, please add a comment. I primarily teach database design, construction, and report writing. I teach both F2F and online.

My week was extraordinarily busy. I interacted with several of my peers and had meaningful interchanges with a few. My efforts at collaboration were weak; however, it is the nature of this time of the quarter. 

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In order for me to require students in my technology classes to blog, I have to be convinced that they will truly be gaining something from blogging that they are not realizing though our extensive use of threaded discussions. Students do participate in the threaded discussions, where we explain problems, offer solutions, present links, and form study groups. We do utilize blogs and forums in the classes as part of our research. I encourage students to sign up for forums and to follow technology bloggers. These resources allow us to ask and receive responses to questions that might otherwise go unanswered. I make regular use of my access to experts in my field through groups on LinkedIn, and I encourage my students to join in the discussion.