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Case Study
Interview Comments:
"I learned more this summer in the CTER program than in my entire four
years as an undergraduate."
"The instructor has been wonderful, I mean, he really [helped]. If you
have a question he's usually right there to answer it and, I mean I've
talked to him lots of times just in the chat room and he's always, you
know, how are things going, any questions, you know, is there anything
I can do, he was real good about that."
Course Evaluation Comments:
"The CTER
program has provided quality of instruction and activities, 2) the
opportunity to learn and work asynchronously, 3) the wide variety of
activities which broadened our exposure to technology within our
schools and its potential for incorporation in our existing programs."
"The activities were spelled out clearly and Michael responded to
questions quickly and effectively. I learned a TON of things in this
course. Orientation helped me meet people who I could call locally and
bounce questions off of them during the course."
"The greatest strength of this course was the confidence that I have
gained in knowing I can interact with technology. I am less intimidated
by its possibilities, and know that there is a lot out there that I
still need to know. However, I can take it one step at a time, and I
have the confidence to do this. I really like the fact that I have
created Web pages on the Internet!! I never thought I would be able to
say that, and now I know I can do this with my students."
"The many directions the activities would take you. The activities were
diverse and gave you experience with several new technologies."
"The greatest strength of this course was the different experiences
with technology. My knowledge and confidence is growing and growing!!"
"I had the good fortune to belong to an outstanding group which managed
to get the work done and enjoy each other at the same time. This is
perhaps one of the best examples of group work I have participated in
during my education."
"The instructor did a wonderful job creating an easy to follow
syllabus. Additionally, she assigned readings which were interesting,
thought provoking and meaningful. Her immediate feedback was excellent."
Final Course Presentations (2 Weeks Before
Gradation):
(Students were asked,"What expertise does a graduate
with focus in ed technologies is expected to have? and How do you feel
about it now that you are almost done?")
"Graduates of CTER should know how to incorporate technology
appropriately into their educational curricula and make themselves
available to help others learn more about it too. Now that I have
finished the program, I feel that I can and do appropriately implement
technology into my courses and my professional life (like I have done
with the professional portfolio in my e-portfolio). Not only have I
used the Internet to research more about technology, but I have used
the technology itself to write essays and create multimedia projects.
Furthermore, I have used a variety of tools that I had never been
exposed to before (in educational ways anyway), including chat rooms,
asynchronous discussion boards, audio files, and a variety of html
editors. I feel much more confident now about troubleshooting and
trying new things. I still feel, though, like I don't know enough about
the technology itself-the "how stuff works" of it. I am seriously
considering taking some undergraduate courses in technology-web page
design, digital imaging, etc. Already, the "techie" people at the
school include me in their "circle," and now I'm privy to some extra
privileges that most teachers don't have."
"I believe it can be expected that a CTER student would
have a basic understanding of technologies available but not
necessarily a working knowledge or all programs or possibilities. I
think they also should have gained a level of confidence that enables
them to try implementing technology in regards to education and an
understanding of how it might affect educational situations. Although I
still do not consider myself a "techie" I can confidently say I have
increased my knowledge 300%. I am now at least realistic about my
technology fears and understand the tremendous impact technology can
have on education. I finally feel as if I know as much, usually more
about computers than my high school students do. I feel confident in
trying.... that to me is a great accomplishment."
"I would like to think that we are collectively more
“technologically savvy” than other departments, but I see so many of my
colleagues giving worthless Internet assignments just to “incorporate
technology. I gain confidence with every web page I create. I clicked
onto my 1st e-portfolio, and I feel so proud of myself for how much I
have learned! Talk about your confidence booster!"
Students' Comments after Graduation
"It is not an overstatement that this [Moodle] has
re-energized my teaching like nothing else."
"I still use the knowledge gained in our master's class
today. I am
currently setting up an in-house TV station at our school and will be
using computers to scroll messages and video for daily
announcements.
I have made wedding DVD's for family and friends and my students
have
received several grants for digital storybooks. I have created
and
shared videos of projects and new curriculum for our school and other
areas of my teaching. I never miss an opportunity to share
what a great impact CTER has had on my professional life. You all
were wonderful!"
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