I have reviewed the iLE@RN model and I agree totally with the principles that underline the thinking behind it. Computers definitely aren't the focus. It is all about engaging learners by developing an environment where students want to learn. Allowing students to have control over their own learning by modelling and teaching them how to be reflective, responsible learners is imperative.
On a personal level, I am responsible for my own learning and developing the learning communities that will continue to foster my growth. I joined up to Yammer and I've invited some of my colleagues to do the same. Hopefully, this will establish a personal learning community where we can share our knowledge and expertise. Our ICT coordinator, Nancy, has also shared with us the Samr model and new Bloom's. We are working towards being able to incorporate technology in the HOTS (higher order thinking skills) more effectively at a school based level.
In considering the where to from here?...I believe I learn best as part of a professional learning community and I am pleased with the online and school based communities I am already actively involved with. In terms of the skills I have acquired, I feel I have a good grasp of the cloud share tools out there. I'd like to skill myself further with Google sites and you tube as I am still a novice. Similarily, I will endeavour to become a more competent contributor of 21st Century learning in the classroom by being a more creative user of technology, incorporating some of the tools I have been exposed to during the Web 2 course.
As a Catholic school educator, I encourage appropriate use of ICT in the classroom which supports Catholic beliefs and values. It is my role to teach and model to children the importance of making appropriate judgments about the use of online media and content.
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