Di’s Blog

My reflections sometime after the event.  I realise I should have done this sooner as memory fades after a while. However I do consider the 2 days went well overall. I enjoy working with N as we appear to be able to decide who delivers what fairly easily the previous evening. I was pleased to see that I could have a go at Auditing as I know that N likes to deliver this slot.

We’d set up the room so that a laptop was at the back. I do think this is preferable so delegates don’t look at someone typing albeit trying to create a relevant Turningpoint quiz!  From my viewpoint it appeared that very few were checking their emails all the time so perhaps we’d got the pace right.

So if I am to use Kolb’s model I should focus on 1 thing and reflect.

Experience: I delivered the Web 2.0 session.
Reflect: Gut instinct said that it went down ok. Faces looking towards the front appeared interested - I felt in control of the time to introduce the workshop. But it could have been better ….
Analyse: I had tried to really hone down time at the front introducing the session to allow time for them to play. I think the fact that I asked for anyone who had created a blog, or a wiki, etc and why/how worked well. Surprisingly few had access to or had used any Web 2.0 tools. This got many to engage. I perhaps could have shown examples on main screen however this may well have detracted from the purpose which was for them to experience and create.

Many had a go at creating a blog with positive comments about how they’ll use with staff and learners. Some got distracted on Youtube!
Action: If I deliver again I might produce a few examples of some Web 2.0 - to allow some to view such as a Facebook, My Space, Ning etc - a couple of screen shots sometimes helps people visualise before making a decision whether it’s for them.It’s making sure there’s a balance of time to show and tell and time to create. Also need to see if EduCause documents are on EG memory stick as they indicate how to use X in educational situations.