Hello everyone. You may notice that those last 2 posts do not have questions. It was my goal with this semester as with last semester to keep on top of posting our class events and getting feedback from you. I have enjoyed reading all 1300 comments so far this year. At this pace, we would hit over 3000 comments, with just 2 classes! Last year there was 3300 comments with 5 classes. This is truly amazing. I think this blog had a lot to do with how well we did as a class on the fall final. Not only that, but due to the increased traffic to the website, I’m now hit #1 on Google!
However, I am juggling too many things right now. At school I’m trying to update blogs, add moodle activities, grading papers, grading benchmarks, making lesson plans, and all the other stuff associated with being a teacher. At home I am trying to keep up with my 2 sons’ activities, write my Master’s Thesis on Educational Technology (50+ pages of writing and research), as well as prepare our home for a new baby due to arrive in June. I can’t keep up with it all.
So I have decided to use the blog only for listing HW and the day’s activities. But don’t worry, we will still have our posting for points! I will be using the forums on Moodle to create discussion on our current topics of study. This has benefits that the blog does not. For one, you can see your “grade” for the comment. This will then give you an opportunity to fix/add to it. It is also more of a discussion, so dialog can go back and forth if needed. It will be easier for me to track so I won’t have 110 emails I have to read and record. Plus with the practice benchmarks on Moodle, a calendar for upcoming dates, and all the other features, it just makes sense.
So thank you all for the comments. Happy Moodling!
i really ike moodle. i wish i would have used it more last semester but i aam definetely going to use it alot this semester.
Early congratualtions to the new member of your house! =D
Moodle will surely be able to help me keep my grades steady and help me practice for upcoming benchmarks. Hopefully I still remember my password.
#1 on google?!!! That’s great Mr. F! I’m ready to start using moodle. I need the extra points again =)
Congrats on the new baby. Hopefully having all the benchmarks and blogs in the same place will help me use both of the resources more.
Congratulations On The Future Baby.As You’ve Probably Noticed i’ve Been Trying Really Hard To Get Good Grades This Semester So i Think i’m Actually Going To Use Moodle And Keep My Password Written Down So i Don’t Forget it Again.Lol.
Thats exciting because now I will have more reason to go to Moodle and maybe take those practice test since I will already on. Hope this makes it easier for you.
moodle is very use full, i am happy i used it last semester to my advantage. It helped me prepare for my benchmarks and test. It’s cool that we can post comments on moodle now>
I never really used moodle but I will this semester because you said this semester is harder so I’m gonna actually have to study.
By the way I forgot my login and password. Can I get it on Tuesday?
Thanks.
Good i like moodle better!!
I really liek moodel actually. i think it will be alot esier to use it now that more stuff will be rant through it.
I’m soo sick
I’ve been throwing up and i even had to call into work sick
So I am not going to school tomorrow!
Which sucks because now I am going to miss the bms.
So sorry! Hope you feel better. Don’t worry, we will retake the benchmarks next week!
I like moodle it helps you a lot. I took advantage of moodle last semester and it was a big help, and I’m planning to do the same this semester. I think its better now, where we could take benchmarks, practice tests and post comments on moodle.
i actually like using moodle better.
Thats so cool that your having a baby! hope that you can work everything out so you have lots of time with you new son/dauter… Ummmm ya so im sorry but at home i dont have internet most of the time… our computer is really old and shuts down on us out of no where and unfortunatly i think its gonna be down for good… well ill try to get on the computer at school and get my work done then… congrats again…