Friday, August 6, 2010

Frustrated Lesson Planner

I am truly facing my true test in this course which is the writing of the lesson plans. I am trying to write my lesson plan and it seem like I am not getting anywhere with my lessons.
I am sure about the content of reading but I am not sure about all the things I can do with the different Web2.0 tools. I have several problems. I am not sure about what the different tools can do and also what I can do with the different tools. The only tool that I seem to be sure about is the e-book.
I am frustrated in planning my lessons. I have never felt so worn-out by anything in my life. It is probably a good thing because I am praying a little harder to get through this last stage of the course successfully. I would like to get some suggestion on the usage of the various web2.0 tools.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

A Feeling of Success

I must say that my favorite class for the entire course was when we had to make an E-book. It did capture me and sustain my interest throughout. In the other sessions, at times I was frustrated because I did not quite grasp the use of the technology .But in the session on E-books; I understood what I had to do. I was so eager that I decided to start it at home. To my realization I did not have many pictures in my clipart. I eventually create my E- book which to me was my greatest accomplishment in this course.
I must say I feel that it can be a good tool for working with Struggling Readers. Students who Struggle with Reading need to feel a sense of accomplishment in reading, in order for them to persevere at reading. I feel the use of e-books in the teaching of reading will help them feel that sense of accomplishment that will in turn motivate them to read