1.) I am beginning to extend my classroom--I have begun what I feel are baby steps in that direction. I have a Moodle course for my main teaching assignments, ELA 11 and yearbook and a Weebly for my AP kids. Two of my classes are labeled blended learning and, while I am trying, I feel woefully inadequate. I have more knowledge and training now than I did when I was assigned the blended learning classes, but I feel less adequate! Such a conundrum. I have told myself that I am moving in the right direction and I must cut myself some slack while I learn, but I still feel frustrated at times--I want to do so much more.
Since I need a "plan" for this assignment, I'll propose that I add more quizzes and forums to my Moodle course and also add at least one lesson that takes the kids on what used to be called, I think, a web quest.
2.) "The Michigan department of education defines online learning as "A
structured learning activity that utilizes technology with
intranet/internet-based tools and resources as the delivery method for
instruction, research, assessment, and communication." If a classroom teacher effectively uses their Moodle course to deliver instruction and also incorporates Web 2.0 resources, this component can be met. I think the the operative word here, though, is "effectively". It will be possible for teachers to talk the talk--but not all online learning is created equal. Who will oversee whether or not a particular course meets the online requirements? OR, will students just need to go to sites like Michigan Virtual High School or E2020. I have mixed feelings about both--while they do meet online learning, they are not exactly the most interactive options for kids.
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