TRIG: Classroom Readiness T3

I scored fairly well on the quiz and it said that I could be successful with taking an online course that I am able to seek out the instructors help when needed, good with technology skills and use my time well. After taking this class I know though that I need to work on my self directed learning because I did get behind in the class and put a lot of work off. This survey would be good for the students to assess them selves and see where they lie. Unless you are one that struggles with technology and can't seek help from the instructor I think you can be successful in an online course. 

With practice, I feel that I am slowly becoming more comfortable with using technology. I am an independent learner and relatively good with time management, however I need to work on gaining the background skills and knowledge to use the required technology. I think that this kind of assessment will benefit future students in the same way that I am learning from it—to identify areas to work on when using Blended Learning

I think that I will be able to use technology in my classroom successfully.  I scored fairly high on the poll and do agree that online courses are extremely helpful for those who can't take time to go to actual classes.  I do also believe that time management can be a big problem for most students however.

I think i am on my way of getting comfortable with technology in a classroom. I know that i will be able to teach with technology in a younger classroom with students that are learning this at the same pace that i am. This way I can be sure of what is going on and what we are learning about and the integration into the classroom.

I think that I am working toward being comfortable with technology. I have the skills and the background knowledge. What I need to work on is my time management skills and my procrastination. 

I think that I have come so far when it comes to technology in the classroom. There is still room for progress, and there will always be because of the constant changes to technology. I think that I have gained enough knowledge to where I think that I can integrate technology in my classroom. I think that with younger ages, things like iPad apps are a great way for students to exapand and integrate blended learning.

My work is in a google document in my google drive. 

I took the MCC readiness survery and i did okay, i think i am becoming a better self directed learner along with increasing my comfortability level with technology. My big issue is with time managment and cutting out enough time from doign work for my other classes to dedicate to this class. I think this would be a very helpful survey for my students to take to let them know what type of blended learning would work best for them and what they need to work on as learners.

I feel that I understand technology and will be using it often in my classroom. Time management is a key to success when it comes to online classes which can be a challenge for most students. 

I feel that I am prepared for blended learning in an online environment. My time management and learning environment are the weakest points of my blended learning because I have so much going on outside of school and I am constantly running around and trying to prepare other things. I have taken online courses in the past and understand that the biggest part of it is not to get behind, it is easy to dom and will overwhelm you quickly.

I feel that I am prepared to create lessons that have blended learning. Technology is an important part of blended learning and there are many ways that I can use the resources to incorporate blended learning. Online learning is one that I need to work on more because it is such a self-directed type of learning.

My thoughts about blended learning is that I think it is the future of the classroom. And according to the Michigan survey I came up with 35. Which means distance learning is a good possibility for me. I am a relatively independent learner, seek out help when you need it, and are fairly comfortable with technology. However, I need to manage my time better.

My readiness for blended learning could be better. I have developed for myself a good concept of what it is, but how to use it effectively is another story.  The quiz I took showed me mildly prepared to take an online class, but teaching it will involve so much more than me being ready to take the class. I will have to use blended learning assessments to find out what and how students will work with online assignments. With so many learning styles, I as a teacher have to be prepared to work with all of them!

I think that it would put students in the mindset that the classroom can be mainly based online. High school students especially have gone through years of school in the classroom and may be against doing a lot of work online because they are used to the one-on-one contact with the teacher. However, giving them surveys like this will show them just how beneficial online-based classrooms can be.

Blended Learning Preparedness:

I scored very well on the assessments of readiness for online learning. I believe one of the biggest challenges when it comes to online learning is time management. When one doesn't have to report to a class at a given time, it can be very easy to allow other assignments and responsibilities to take priority and fall behind on online learning. The same can be true of high school students. With so much pressure to be involved in school activities and hold jobs, it can often be difficult for students to manage their time and allow for the time necessary to watch videos or complete online assignments. 

I don't think that an online class would be for me if I had other classes to think about.  I love being exposed to all of the resources but it sure does take a lot of self-discipline and confidence.  I am becoming more confident in online learning but I still don't think that anyhting can replace F2F learning and writing things down on paper

I learned that I can funtion pretty well in this type of environment, but I also learned that I have definite strengths and weaknesses to consider.  One of my strengths is that I have taken online classes before and am pretty familiar and comfortable with this type of alternative classroom setting.  One of my weaknesses is time management and setting a schedule that would help me to be successful.

Blended Learning Preparednes

I think I am extremely prepared for online learning. I have done many online classes before and have seen different formats for online learning. For someone who needs a schedule, there are classes that follow a syllabus with specific completion dates for different items. For those who would rather not have a schedule, there are independent studies that have an end date, but the information may be completed at any time by the student. I liked the latter form better because I would much rather learn when I have time, instead of being on a constant schedule.

I feel like I am somewhat prepared to do Blended Learning. I have never taken an online class so it will definitely be new to me. But, I do know how to work computer programs pretty easily and I am always looking forward to learning something new. I am always using the internet so I know how to navigate my way around the world wide web. The only thing that I might be hesitant about is finding the right tools to be able to make the videos and whatnot. Though, once I have that instructions, I feel that I will be able to handle it no problem.

I think that using a readiness survey would be a great tool to use for students in a blended classroom. By having the students take the survey, I will be able to see how the students will handle the class and the students will be able to see what they need to work on to improve their experience in a blended classroom. I really enjoyed using the survey myself, because it taught me more about the struggles I have had in my previous online classes. It gave me an idea of what I have to work on and I think that it would work great for high school students.