Class #2

I must say, I am really enjoying the interactive nature of class.  I'll be honest, during the first class when we kept getting "invited" to raise our hands, clap, etc. I thought to myself, "Seriously? We've been using this forever. We know how to do this stuff.", but after our second class it makes sense.

The discussion about similarities and differences between online learning and traditional learning really drove home some points. Even though I knew many of the things we talked about like different ways students could participate vs. a traditional classroom, ways of inviting participation (like all of the hand raising, etc.)

Also, I really liked the break out rooms and how there were used. They reminded me a lot of "language labs" where you would wear a headset and interact with someone across the room.... but instead you're only limited by time-zones and willingness.
I actually went in a played with the grouping settings after class it is really cool.  I am really excited to learn about all the little features.

I think the hardest thing will be asking GOOD questions that will elicit the answers and critical thinking that I want.  I did notice though about the questions we did have in class, they were very reminiscent of my D&D/Role-Playing days.  "There's a sleeping dragon on a pile of gold in the cavern.  What do you do?" and then leave it up to the players/students to work though it.   I think I may really turn out to like thinking of these higher order questions. :-)

I think this is all for now.  I'm looking forward to our next class.