startof a journey

I love hiking, as long as it includes going up a mountain! There must be a summit or new view/vision at the end of my journey- walking just for the sake of walking is not for me. Usually though before I start a hiking trip, I have my trusted boots, walking pole and water bottle in hand. I'm not someone for gadgets, the true and trusted hiking companions that served me for the past years, will serve me again. With me embarking on the MPhil, and specifically the e-learning module, I am looking forward to gaining new heights (although the mountain summit looks far far away). I do realise that I will definitely have to update my tools for the journey...flipped classroom, mobile learning and blogging will become part of my daily activities. My students often struggle to get through the vast majority of content, and critical thinking or application is not seen as the ultimate objective, but to pass. Unfortunately our students can pass quite comfortably with only a knowledge base and very little application. I therefore like the flipped classroom idea, where both students and I will have an understanding whether the topic has been mastered. Be part of my journey as I start the hike to e-learning savvy. Happy walking. Liezl