Hello :) My name is Anna McEvoy and I am currently studying a Bachelor of Learning Management (Early Childhood) through CQUniversity, Noosa Hub. As part of my learning journey throughout the course, I am currently taking part in a course "Managing E-Learning". This course explores the technological competencies required within a 21st century connected society, and looks at how technology provides a platform for creativity and innovation. As I continue on my learning journey I will investigate new technologies whilst continuing to increase, improve and reflect on my new and prior knowledge throughout this blog. Although I admit to being terrified of this blogging experience, I look forward to sharing my learning journey with you!

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Weebly Website

I feel the more technology I discover and try the more competent I become when dealing with different and new technologies. Up to this date I have created three very different sites, my own Blog, Wiki and Weebly. Three weeks ago I had no idea what either three of these sites were or did and now I have my own! Through the creation of these websites I am constantly developing new knowledge of technology which I believe will positively assist me in the classroom. To view my Weebly click - My Weebly.


These websites I have discovered and developed all have strengths and weaknesses, in particular the Weebly. I found it easy and fairly simple to create a Weebly and therefore believe it could be a positive in the classroom. To organise my thoughts regarding the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of a Weebly, I have developed a SWOT analysis. This SWOT analysis will display whether or not this tool would be beneficial in the classroom and valuable to individuals and their learning.

Strengths
• Easy to create
• Useful display of information
• Cannot be altered
• Simple to view
• Can be developed appropriately for a classroom setting
• Made to suit the individual
• Supports technologically driven students

Weaknesses
• Does not promote collaborative learning
• Is not interactive
• Students are unable to offer warm or cool feedback to other students regarding displayed information

Opportunities
• Creativity
• Students can access school work and homework when they please either on school computers or at home
• Develop computer skills

Threats
• Children may trust the information displayed
• Is not a scholarly source of information

This SWOT analysis shows me that a Weebly would be very useful in a classroom, I would consider using this tool in the classroom as I believe it would enhance the students' learning through the use of ICTs.
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2 comments:

  1. EmilyJAugust 3, 2010 at 7:15 PM

    Hello Anna,

    I loved your SWOT analysis, I found it very effective, to the point and correct!
    You mentioned a few aspects that I would never have thought about when considering a Weebly Website as a classroom tool.
    Such as; the students must trust the information that is displayed (a great way to introduce critical literacy, don't you think?)

    Thankyou for sharing your thoughts and knowledge Anna!

    Emily.

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  2. Anna McEvoyAugust 5, 2010 at 6:57 PM

    Thankyou for your feedback Emily!

    I'm really glad that I have been able to provide you with some ideas for the use of Weebly's in the classroom!

    I'm sure it will be a great tool for both of us to use in our classrooms in the future :)

    I would have never thought about the critical literacy aspect that could be introduced when using this tool! Now we both have a good idea and a tool to be able to teach and introduce critical literacy in the classroom :)

    Thankyou Emily!

    Anna :)

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