Talk:Unit 1: Classroom Management and Its Importance

Unit 1 -- Diana M. Cary 18:32, 24 November 2012 (EST)

Great job Valerie. I really enjoyed learning about classroom management. All three units were very good and used many forms of media. I am not a teacher so this was an eye opener for me. I really like the fact that you have spent time teaching teachers the importance of managing their classrooms. Great graphics and layout in your course as well. The only problem I encountered was I was not able to open your video on your personal experience in Unit 3. It required a user name and password to log in.

Re: Unit 1 -- Valerie Nobile 11:24, 25 November 2012 (EST)

Thank you very much Diana! I am glad you feel that way! I also fixed the youtube video so it is not private - thanks for letting me know.

Good Job! -- Maree Michaud-Sacks 13:23, 26 November 2012 (EST)

Hi Valerie,

I like the sequencing, graphics, and activities in your course. I think the videos and graphics really help to keep the interest and make it fun.

A couple of suggestions I have:

1. The list of definitions in Unit 1 is long, and seems like a lot of text. ( I work on the computer all day, and tend to avoid large chunks of text on a screen because it strains my eyes) I like that you offer the option to listen to the definitions instead- great alternative.

2. You may want to consider putting in some more icons to indicate when you want the student to do something. (I have seen them in some other wiki courses, and I want to add them to my course as well.) I feel it helps break the content in sections for the student to tackle, rather than reading through the page to find the activities.

Keep up the good work – I really like the variety of media you are using  : )

Maree

Valerie,

Your first unit is excellent. I really like the myth vs truth section and find it interesting and informative. I like how you end with a reflection although I think you may want to consider having the participants put their answers on the discussion tab so you can see what their thinking and maybe have them answer it again written later on in the course so you can compare and evaluate what their learning.

-Jim

Impressive!! -- Margaret Ewart

Hi Valerie,

I would just like to start by saying how impressed I am with how much work you've done on your course! I have used it quite often as a reference when I am unclear as to how to place a graphic or link a file. You're an absolute pro where it comes to a Wiki!

I think your use of images and graphics is excellent and really keeps the learner engaged.

Great work on having the student use their cognitive knowledge and reflecting on what they already know about classroom management!

Great job,

Margie

Thank you! -- Valerie Nobile 10:29, 28 November 2012 (EST)

Thank you all for the feedback! I am looking through to see what I can do with everything you all offered me!