Too Good to be True?
The class I teach is a blended course, so we only meet four times in a given semester. Since we are now in the process of wrapping up the term, we have gathered again to give final presentations. (I love these presentations--they are the highlight of my semester!)
As part of the conversation I had with students when we met last Thursday, I encouraged them to make their Wiki accounts if they hadn't already (so I had a flood of six during class) and asked how things were going.
One of my students said, "It's easy."
This makes me understandably nervous. Understandably, because this is one of my most technologically resistant students.
I'm also optimistic that by working through the semester the way we have, she has allayed some of her nervousness and become more confident when tackling new technologies.
During the conversation, it does appear that the video was helpful. At the very least, they watched it. Because it outlines the assignment, I am very thankful for that. I do hope that building their portfolios is 'easy.'
The assignment is still 'in process,' so I'll peek at the wikis shortly. I want to give them as much room as possible so that they can do the work they need to do.
Oh goodness, I completely understand your nervousness about that student saying the wiki was "easy." From my experience, that can mean a train wreck, but it can also mean that a student who usually struggles has found something that they understand. I will hope with you for the latter!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Things are looking good so far (I'm submitting on a nearly done assignment), but I can only imagine my face when she said, "It's easy!" I do not have a poker face!
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