tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36399767706033742972024-02-20T06:53:27.387-08:00Kathy Port's DiffiMOOCKathy Porthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04753355082679137066noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3639976770603374297.post-71193249920715838192013-01-21T18:19:00.000-08:002013-01-21T18:20:20.896-08:00Week 1 (January 18 - 22) Post:
What are the characteristics I will need to be successful in this MOOC?
I'm not taking this course for credit, but rather the experience of participating in a MOOC. So it will be important that I stay focused and identify what my goals are for completing this class.
<b>Goal 1: </b> Understand MOOCs and how their use can impact learning for teachers and students
Because I'm taking the class for personal learning, I'm mainly taking this class to determine if/how MOOCs can be used within my job to promote either professional development or increase technology skills of teachers and students.
<b>Goal 2: Hone/improve my technology skills </b>
I find that I don't "practice" my skills enough. I've had a Twitter account, a blogspot, a Pinterest account and a variety of other new tech tools that I play with but don't invest the time to become super proficient at. So my hope is that I use this opportunity to do this.
Goal 3: Complete the assignments in a timely manner.
I'm very worried about being able to meet the deadlines in this class. Even though I'm not taking it for credit; part of the experience in the MOOC is the PLN. I want to connect with people across the state, country and world with people who share the desire to improve their technology skills.
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