Blog Assignment #1

What about EDM 310?

1. What are the things (if any) you have heard about EDM310?

The only things that I have heard about EDM310 is that I would need to spend more time working on the assignments for this class and that it can very difficult if you procrasinate. One positive thing that I have heard about EDM310 is that as a student, it can be very helpful, and I will learn many new things about technology and how to incorporate it into my daily life as a teacher in the future.

2. What fears (if any) do you have about EDM310?

One of my biggest fears is my language. Sometimes I cannot understand what I may be being taught, so it can place a strain on me as I try to complete my assignments. I am positive that I will meet deadlines, but I definitely need to make sure that I am able to understand what I should be doing first.

3. Compare and contrast EDM310 with other courses you have taken in college or high school.

When I finished high school in Iraq which was 10 + years ago, there was no modern technology, if any. I have never had a class like EDM310.

4. What do you think will be the most difficult thing for you in EDM310?

The most difficult thing for me in EDM310 will be trying to deal with not only my language barrier, but I might have trouble working primarily online and using technology on a daily basis for assignments.

5. What is the best way for you to address this “most difficult” aspect of EDM310?

I have begun to seek help already for my problem area, and I realized that one solution is managing my time wisely. I know that this class can possibly be a troublesome class because of my obstacles, but if I manage my time well, I can tackle the assignments head first.

6. What questions do you still have about EDM310? What ideas do you have about how to address those questions?

I do not have any questions, but my suggestion is that the class should have a class lab that not only serves to help the student with technology, but one that explains step by step what I should know how to do for the class. Everyone may not be as comfortable with using technology, but may want to complete the class and learn. A lab that taught more background information about technology would be great.