I do believe that all this design "stuff" will help me as an educator and technology leader. The "stuff" can help to create effective, easy to read worksheets or classroom websites where any student of any age can navigate and find the necessary information. There are so many teachers out there who have great ideas but they struggle with how to present the information in an easy to read/understand/digest way. With our journey through the ins and outs of design and development, our new knowledge can help those who struggle and want/need help breaking into the world of technlogy, where aesthically pleasing and easy to read are the keys to successfully distributing information.
I am still curious on how to share my knowledge when it comes to helping others with design. I know based on some conversations I have had with some of my co workers that they are too worried about design. Design is the fluff that most of them do not have time for. They are more worried about getting the content out there, even though design can help with that. I think the way to help others with design and development is to keep have these dialogues. Talking is the best way for others to learn new information because it gives them time to digest what you said, how they feel about it, and they will come back to discuss it further with you. I am excited to start learning about design and development so I can start changing my ways and hopefully others will start being open to it as well!
I like what you said about talking is the best way to get the new information out. Often teachers don't have much time for "fluff", but if you could be their resource for that "fluff", you would be their friend forever, because you helped spiff up their website. Also, as your website changes and improves as you learn more about design and development, your fellow teachers will naturally come to you for advice.
ReplyDeleteAt our school we have great PLC where we work together to plan lessons and activities together... maybe we can with our PLC design better worksheet. Teacher might not have the time on their own to redesign worksheets, but collectively we could. I know that I am now going to be come even more OCD about my worksheets... (i know you are laughing as you are reading this... only because you have seen me at my desk working on my worksheets...lol!)
ReplyDeleteI am super excited to get to respond to your blog this semester! (but please try and cut a few words this semester!) :)