Module 7 - Activity 8 - Communication/collaboration

Collaboration and communication are important.  I would have given up in frustration tonight if the other group members had not been online with me.  Having two other persons with whom to work through the task made it easier to understand and complete 

Module 7 - Activity 7 - Social media

Social media can be manipulated to enhance learning.  It is possible to increase interaction and peer learning through social media. 
Students can be distracted while using social media but since this can happen in any learning situation, it is no reason not to explore utilizing social media.

Module 7 - Activity 6 - Real World Collaboration

Placing a project in a real world context makes it relevant.  It is no longer a meaningless task given just to fulfill a curriculum reqirement about which the students do not really care.   It develops students who have a purpose for learning other than grades and who will be more willing to make meaningful contributions to society.

Module 7- Activity 5 - Students engagement

What have you learned about student engagement?
1. If students are not engaged, learning is minimal.
2. Once students are engaged it is possible for them to take charge of their learning experience.
3. If the tasks align to the students' interests and abilities, they will become engaged.