After reading the Weblog Case Study: Case study of weblog use in an online Rhetoric and Writing class. I see how blogs can better assist us in many ways to allow learners to be the creator of their learning instead of traditional instructor centered learning. I especially enjoyed how they stated that this is not perfect and not all students participate equally or take away the same experience as others. And as all learning experiences, blogging will only be as effective to the learner if they are fully engaged and take full control of their own learning. They did this by surveying each student.
I do have a few questions about how we are going to utilize blogging.
How are we going to create the collaborative learning environment (Small groups, or class groups)
How are we going to locate each other. Is the discussion board the only way to do this? If there was no discussion board what would the alternative be?
How are you able to evaluate our use? Do we have to give you access or do you automatically have access to blogs because you are apart of each type of blog. Do you find it difficult to manage each bog if you had an account?
Linnea
Monday, September 29, 2008
Partner Interview of Linnea Dolan
I am Linnea Dolan I have been in Stouts Graduate school since fall 2007 and I started, hopping to get my masters to teach Culinary Arts in a Technical college and I have been chefing since I was 14. However after getting married and working with my husband for 3 years I took the responsible job as a workforce training specialist in a Trucking Company to get health insurance for us both, Little did I know that I would enjoy the job so much that I am now contemplating my full return to the restaurant that my husband currently works at.
I started the E-Learning certificate because I learned that I had a talent in web design and a passion for teaching and this seemed like a great opportunity in this technology driven world. Not only that but this class also will count towards my master’s degree and any step closer is something that I defiantly want.
From this class I want to learn how to gauge my student’s success without actually observing face to face. And I hope to apply this knowledge to the training program that I built at work that is 50% online which the company has never seen before.
One thing that you may never guess about me is that I recently got my husband his first dog which was a Saint Bernard puppy. And it was the best decision that I ever made and she makes us laugh and enjoy life more than I ever expected a dog could do. And she, my husband and family is something that I would never want to give up.
I started the E-Learning certificate because I learned that I had a talent in web design and a passion for teaching and this seemed like a great opportunity in this technology driven world. Not only that but this class also will count towards my master’s degree and any step closer is something that I defiantly want.
From this class I want to learn how to gauge my student’s success without actually observing face to face. And I hope to apply this knowledge to the training program that I built at work that is 50% online which the company has never seen before.
One thing that you may never guess about me is that I recently got my husband his first dog which was a Saint Bernard puppy. And it was the best decision that I ever made and she makes us laugh and enjoy life more than I ever expected a dog could do. And she, my husband and family is something that I would never want to give up.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Final Posting
My journey of this class was winding and full of success as much as it was of failure. When this class started it is safe to say I felt as though a had a full grasp on the concept that was to be taught. I had strong opinions and a system I followed to create and evaluate my training modules. Regardless I felt that if I did the work I would easily pass the class and move forward to get my degree. I was partially right but I also did not realize that I was going to need to do more than work. I learned that I needed to invest some emotion, research the other side, and create a new outlook.
When I was developing this new outlook, I many times researched many dead ends or things that did not contribute to the subject I wanted to learn. Nevertheless, for every five resources that did not contribute I found 1 that did contribute and appealed to my style of learning. The same was true when deciding what training module to apply a new technique to.
I enjoyed:
Using the new Bloom’s Taxonomy
PBL
Questioning techniques
Web Quest
The Rule Brick
Big 6
One thing that I would change about the class is to gear it towards training as well as a classroom. Currently my work is trying to go all web based for training thus me taking the class. Many times, I was asked to evaluate my classroom or school. In addition, technically I do not have one and not all questions applied to my training program.
Through out this class I learned about many of the difficulties teachers face daily. I also learned many ways to organize and implement projects to learners. Through this course, I have built my online library to include new resources that I have already used in my professional career. This course also required that I analyze training modules that I have created. Through these analyses, I have not only seen the modules from a new light but also added and enhanced the modules. Because of these enhancements, I have been praised at work several times.
When I was developing this new outlook, I many times researched many dead ends or things that did not contribute to the subject I wanted to learn. Nevertheless, for every five resources that did not contribute I found 1 that did contribute and appealed to my style of learning. The same was true when deciding what training module to apply a new technique to.
I enjoyed:
Using the new Bloom’s Taxonomy
PBL
Questioning techniques
Web Quest
The Rule Brick
Big 6
One thing that I would change about the class is to gear it towards training as well as a classroom. Currently my work is trying to go all web based for training thus me taking the class. Many times, I was asked to evaluate my classroom or school. In addition, technically I do not have one and not all questions applied to my training program.
Through out this class I learned about many of the difficulties teachers face daily. I also learned many ways to organize and implement projects to learners. Through this course, I have built my online library to include new resources that I have already used in my professional career. This course also required that I analyze training modules that I have created. Through these analyses, I have not only seen the modules from a new light but also added and enhanced the modules. Because of these enhancements, I have been praised at work several times.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Developing the Quick Quest.
Developing the Quick Quest.
Below are the steps I followed when developing my Quick Quest.
· Read all introductory reading
· Review all Examples and published tips
· Identify a situation that a DSR will find thought provoking
· Document the situation
· Title the situation using catchy words.
· Review the Pathfinder from (Module 6)
· Review the problem developed in Module Four
· Compose a Quick quest that incorporates the problem in Module 4 and the Pathfinder
· Compose a evaluation that the learner can complete individually
· Compose a conclusion to the Quick Quest.
· Review the Quick Quest.
Below are the steps I followed when developing my Quick Quest.
· Read all introductory reading
· Review all Examples and published tips
· Identify a situation that a DSR will find thought provoking
· Document the situation
· Title the situation using catchy words.
· Review the Pathfinder from (Module 6)
· Review the problem developed in Module Four
· Compose a Quick quest that incorporates the problem in Module 4 and the Pathfinder
· Compose a evaluation that the learner can complete individually
· Compose a conclusion to the Quick Quest.
· Review the Quick Quest.
Delivering the NCAA Final Four Basket Ball Floor on Time
Module 7, Activity 3
Delivering the NCAA Final Four Basket Ball Floor on Time
Introduction
As you know, Roehl Transportation delivers the NCAA Final Four Basketball floor. This requires a driver to pick up the floor from one location of the Final Four Tour to another location of the Final Four Tour. 2 years ago, there was a snowstorm that delayed this delivery causing the Final Four to be played on a high school basketball court, this was a preventable incidence. Roehl Transportation has guaranteed that this will not happen again and if it does has agreed to pay the NCAA 1 Million dollars if it does (making this a very hot load).
You (a Driver Service Representative) have just found that one of your newest drivers has been given this hot load. Since this driver is so new, you need to lay a clear plan that will ensure that your driver can deliver the floor each time, on time.
This trip is a live load and unload, the shipper’s location in Marshfield, WI and the consignee will be Jacksonville, FL. The floor needs to be delivered by May 1 at 8:00am central time; your driver will not be available until April 26 at 10:00pm central time.
Procedure
Use the information learned in the familiarization course to decide if your driver is capable of delivering each load on time and make sure to prove your conclusion through a Trip Plan that considers the following. .
• Cargo and Securment
http://www.trucknews.com/supplements/AreYouSecure/archives_stories/story1.asp
Trucknews.com
Dogpile: Keyword-Securment tips
This article identifies some cargo securment tips for truckers.
• Fueling
http://www.local.com/results.aspx?keyword=gas+stations&cid=1577&gid=US_-_National
Local.com
Dogpile: Keyword-gas stations
This is a search engine that will search for any business within your area.
• Reading an Atlas
http://www.ehow.com/how_2084947_read-us-road-atlas.html
Ehow.com
Dogpile: Keyword-Reading an Atlas
This is an article with some basic tips to reading a U.S. Atlas.
Found through Dogpile.com
• Truck Stops
http://www.trucker.com/TruckStops.aspx
Trucker.com
Dogpile: Keyword-Truck Stops
This place lists all the truck stops in each state.
• Road Conditions
http://www.etrucker.com/apps/traffic/start.asp
Etrucker.com
Google/ Keywords, Trip Planning for truckers
This is a side bar option with results each state.
This will inform you if the rout you have chosen in your trip plan has any construction or delaying road conditions.
• Whether Conditions
http://www.etrucker.com/apps/weather/start.asp
Etrucker.com
Google/ Keywords, Trip Planning for Truckers
This is a sidebar option with results each state.
This will inform you if the rout you have chosen in your trip plan has any whether related, delaying road conditions.
• Routing
http://www.etrucker.com/apps/general/notlogedin.asp
Etrucker.com
Google/ Keywords, Truck Routing
This is a sidebar option, you will need to register but registration is free.
This will inform you of routes that are available to trucks. Like map quest for trucks.
• Current Hours of Service
http://www.thetruckersreport.com/hours/new_hours_of_service_rules_for_truckers.shtml
Google/ Keywords, Hours of service in trucking
This will inform you of the new hours of service rules that a driver must follow in order to remain in compliance on the road.
Found through Google.com
• Hours of Services
http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/topics/hos/HOS-2005.htm
Google /Keywords: Regulations in trucking
This will inform you of the new hours of service rules that a driver must follow in order to remain in compliance on the road.
• Regulations of Trucking
http://www.thetruckersreport.com/regulations.shtml
Google/ Keywords: Regulations in trucking
• http://www.thetruckersreport.com/
Regulations is on the sidebar
Google /Keywords: Regulations in trucking
This will inform you of the rules and regulations that a driver must follow in order to remain in compliance on the road.
• Regulatory guidance
http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/administration/fmcsr/fmcsrguide.asp?section_type=G
Google /Keywords: Regulations in trucking
This will inform you of the rules and regulations that a driver must follow in order to remain in compliance on the road.
• Trip Planning
http://www.truckercountry.com/trip-planning.html
Google / Keywords: Trip Planning for Truckers
This search engine will suggest certain routes for your trip.
• Trip Planning Blog
http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/questions-from-new-drivers/23016-trip-plan-questions.html
Google /Keywords: Trip Planning for Truckers
This is a place for truckers to ask questions about trip planning, and then other truckers are invited to answer the questions.
Evaluation
After you have completed your Trip Plan, ask yourself the following questions. If you answer yes to all you are then prepared to present your proof.
• Is your trip plan possible within the hours of service regulations?
• Does your trip plan allow the driver to check the cargo every 3 hours?
• Does your trip plan include fueling?
• Does your trip plan include when and where to rest for the 10 hour break?
• Does your trip plan include time to load and unload the trailer?
• Have you checked the weather and road conditions for possible delays?
Conclusion
Invite your manager to review your proof and make suggestions to improve the trip plan.
Delivering the NCAA Final Four Basket Ball Floor on Time
Introduction
As you know, Roehl Transportation delivers the NCAA Final Four Basketball floor. This requires a driver to pick up the floor from one location of the Final Four Tour to another location of the Final Four Tour. 2 years ago, there was a snowstorm that delayed this delivery causing the Final Four to be played on a high school basketball court, this was a preventable incidence. Roehl Transportation has guaranteed that this will not happen again and if it does has agreed to pay the NCAA 1 Million dollars if it does (making this a very hot load).
You (a Driver Service Representative) have just found that one of your newest drivers has been given this hot load. Since this driver is so new, you need to lay a clear plan that will ensure that your driver can deliver the floor each time, on time.
This trip is a live load and unload, the shipper’s location in Marshfield, WI and the consignee will be Jacksonville, FL. The floor needs to be delivered by May 1 at 8:00am central time; your driver will not be available until April 26 at 10:00pm central time.
Procedure
Use the information learned in the familiarization course to decide if your driver is capable of delivering each load on time and make sure to prove your conclusion through a Trip Plan that considers the following. .
• Cargo and Securment
http://www.trucknews.com/supplements/AreYouSecure/archives_stories/story1.asp
Trucknews.com
Dogpile: Keyword-Securment tips
This article identifies some cargo securment tips for truckers.
• Fueling
http://www.local.com/results.aspx?keyword=gas+stations&cid=1577&gid=US_-_National
Local.com
Dogpile: Keyword-gas stations
This is a search engine that will search for any business within your area.
• Reading an Atlas
http://www.ehow.com/how_2084947_read-us-road-atlas.html
Ehow.com
Dogpile: Keyword-Reading an Atlas
This is an article with some basic tips to reading a U.S. Atlas.
Found through Dogpile.com
• Truck Stops
http://www.trucker.com/TruckStops.aspx
Trucker.com
Dogpile: Keyword-Truck Stops
This place lists all the truck stops in each state.
• Road Conditions
http://www.etrucker.com/apps/traffic/start.asp
Etrucker.com
Google/ Keywords, Trip Planning for truckers
This is a side bar option with results each state.
This will inform you if the rout you have chosen in your trip plan has any construction or delaying road conditions.
• Whether Conditions
http://www.etrucker.com/apps/weather/start.asp
Etrucker.com
Google/ Keywords, Trip Planning for Truckers
This is a sidebar option with results each state.
This will inform you if the rout you have chosen in your trip plan has any whether related, delaying road conditions.
• Routing
http://www.etrucker.com/apps/general/notlogedin.asp
Etrucker.com
Google/ Keywords, Truck Routing
This is a sidebar option, you will need to register but registration is free.
This will inform you of routes that are available to trucks. Like map quest for trucks.
• Current Hours of Service
http://www.thetruckersreport.com/hours/new_hours_of_service_rules_for_truckers.shtml
Google/ Keywords, Hours of service in trucking
This will inform you of the new hours of service rules that a driver must follow in order to remain in compliance on the road.
Found through Google.com
• Hours of Services
http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/topics/hos/HOS-2005.htm
Google /Keywords: Regulations in trucking
This will inform you of the new hours of service rules that a driver must follow in order to remain in compliance on the road.
• Regulations of Trucking
http://www.thetruckersreport.com/regulations.shtml
Google/ Keywords: Regulations in trucking
• http://www.thetruckersreport.com/
Regulations is on the sidebar
Google /Keywords: Regulations in trucking
This will inform you of the rules and regulations that a driver must follow in order to remain in compliance on the road.
• Regulatory guidance
http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/administration/fmcsr/fmcsrguide.asp?section_type=G
Google /Keywords: Regulations in trucking
This will inform you of the rules and regulations that a driver must follow in order to remain in compliance on the road.
• Trip Planning
http://www.truckercountry.com/trip-planning.html
Google / Keywords: Trip Planning for Truckers
This search engine will suggest certain routes for your trip.
• Trip Planning Blog
http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/questions-from-new-drivers/23016-trip-plan-questions.html
Google /Keywords: Trip Planning for Truckers
This is a place for truckers to ask questions about trip planning, and then other truckers are invited to answer the questions.
Evaluation
After you have completed your Trip Plan, ask yourself the following questions. If you answer yes to all you are then prepared to present your proof.
• Is your trip plan possible within the hours of service regulations?
• Does your trip plan allow the driver to check the cargo every 3 hours?
• Does your trip plan include fueling?
• Does your trip plan include when and where to rest for the 10 hour break?
• Does your trip plan include time to load and unload the trailer?
• Have you checked the weather and road conditions for possible delays?
Conclusion
Invite your manager to review your proof and make suggestions to improve the trip plan.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Pros and cons of Wikified Research Paper
Pros and cons of Wikified Research Paper
http://arapahoe.littletonpublicschools.net/Portals/7/Language%20Arts/Smith/Wikified%20Research%20Paper.doc
Pros:
The learner will be able to use the newest technology to prove a point.
Learners will have a clear plan of how to create this thesis paper.
Learners will not be constrained by the traditional printed research paper.
Learners are directed how to save the outside resources
Learners are given clear instructions of how to evaluate their own paper (using a higher level of learning)
Cons:
Learners may feel that this has many time consuming steps leading to a large time constraint
Student could easily create papers that lack individuality due to the level of detail in the directions. The facilitator will need to take prior steps to ensuring learners will have individually.
Facilitators will need to evaluate at a higher level because the description is so detailed. (Ok maybe this could be a pro)
Linnea
http://arapahoe.littletonpublicschools.net/Portals/7/Language%20Arts/Smith/Wikified%20Research%20Paper.doc
Pros:
The learner will be able to use the newest technology to prove a point.
Learners will have a clear plan of how to create this thesis paper.
Learners will not be constrained by the traditional printed research paper.
Learners are directed how to save the outside resources
Learners are given clear instructions of how to evaluate their own paper (using a higher level of learning)
Cons:
Learners may feel that this has many time consuming steps leading to a large time constraint
Student could easily create papers that lack individuality due to the level of detail in the directions. The facilitator will need to take prior steps to ensuring learners will have individually.
Facilitators will need to evaluate at a higher level because the description is so detailed. (Ok maybe this could be a pro)
Linnea
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