I have not added to this Blog for over a year. I have re-enrolled twice but never got around to simply doing my course reflection! The good news is that since doing the Web 2.0 course, I have enrolled and been accepted to develop an iLearn project with my class this year. My main focus and influence has been the iLearn video. I used it as a guide to develop a rubric for my unit of work as well as to focus on the iLearn skills and strategies. The task I set my class was to write a short science fiction narrative and then animate the story using Legomation. This is how I based it on the iLearn model:
Engage- The students were highly enthusiastic and motivated working with Lego-mation and creating/producing their own story.

Learning - Through problem solving and collaboration students were continually developing new creative and critical thinking skills. Through a class Wiki, they were able to share their learnings with each other.

Environment - the classroom was turned upside down, the students were fully engrossed. It didn't feel like a classroom it felt like a learning/work environment.

Anywhere - students worked at home, in class, in the library and during lunch.

Reflective- with a class Wiki students were asked to write weekly reflections on their progress each week.

Networking - students worked in pairs, shared with others, as well as the teacher who also wrote comments on the Wiki.

Internationally - students found instructions on how to use MovieMaker, find copyright free music and sounds.

No boundaries - students who often don't perform in other areas, were fantastic at Lego-mation, particularly the boys. A great boys education task!

Global- information, sound, music was readily accessible from anywhere using the Internet.

It has been a successful unit in terms of skills developed, collaboration between students and learning. The technology, unfortunately was the main barrier to complete success, but, as the video says it is not just about the technology but establishing skills.

The Blooms Digital Taxonomy is a good way of marrying the level of thinking skills with the rubric I developed.

I have also used other tools within the classroom and with my family at home. My daughter recently presented her First Fleet assignment as a Prezi and loved it. She was highly motivated to complete and developed amazing technical skills along the way.

I am delighted to have completed the course an I am sure it will continue to have a strong influence on my teaching and life.