Sharing is Caring

Sharing is Caring

Last week in class we worked in a shared Google Doc. We explored some of the functionality of Docs including sharing settings,  viewing the version history, explore tool and experience 10 people all in a doc editing simultaneously. It was interesting to watch people contributing to the doc and then look at the version history with each contribution label by user and color coded.

Class Tasks

The class members took on roles for the class to help keep us on task and organized. I asked for volunteers for a note taker as well as a timekeeper. Calling in a class scribe was a way to deeply involve one individual in recording the notes and recording comments from the discussion. The note taker did reflect that although it did keep him on task it was sometime difficult to contribute and type at the same time. 

The timekeeper also found setting the alarm to be easy but actually interrupting the instructor in mid thought or sentence to be much more difficult. We did finish the session with some time to spare so everyone enjoyed the benefit of having the time keeper.

Zoom

I submitted a support request for Zoom as I once again had a difficult time, actually I failed, rendering the video. I have also continued to struggle with the interface when sharing my screen and keeping the video feeds and the chat window open. I toggle back and forth a good bit and it is just disruptive to my flow. I did get a recommendation to try to a dual screen and hope that will work better this coming week.

Blogspots

The student blogs are progressing nicely and some have really made attempts to enhance the blog with images and videos that compliment the content and add value to the reader experience. The reflections on the topics around the educational technology plans, ISTE Standards and Virginia TSIP requirements have been insightful.