New Term
This year (2015) I will be teaching in the classroom the Dual Diplomas of Business and Management (BSB50207 & BSB51107)
Although in the classroom, the students will have their own laptops and access to the organisational wifi. This connectivity brings endless possibilities for me as an e-learning educator 🙂 and opportunities to trial some technologies to support their learning outcomes. I see this as a Win Win 🙂
My vocational focus
It has been a while since I have been in front of a class, and I want to ensure the vocational focus is upfront for my students – many of whom do not have current employment.
A fellow teacher suggested treating the classroom as a simulated workplace, and I am keen to support this idea in the context of the dual Diploma Business and Management outcomes. Thanks Jenny B for this inspiration!
I intend to use real job timesheets for their attendance roll, for us to collaborate and customise our own Class Charter, Policies and Procedures. That’s my goal anyway and I will keep you posted on our progress via this blog.
My technology focus
I want to bring some aspects of social media to keep them engaged through the study:
- class hashtag identifier (TBA)
- Instagram photos
- QR codes in class handouts and
- I hope to send them an email with a link to my podcast summarising our weekly activities.
I recognise technology is only a tool for the teacher and shouldn’t overshadow the actual learning, so I may have to pace myself 🙂
My focus on positivity
I also want to have a ‘jar of positivity’ where students can add notes of the good things they experience in class.
Lastly, because I hope to use this as inspiration for myself, I hope to offer a 20 minute walk before class. This should encourage informal conversation, group cohesion, and stimulate the mind and body in readiness for learning.
Wish me luck!
E-teaching 