November 16, 2013
Today was the BEST day EVER!  I had the opportunity to sit with a wonderful partner and co create and construct an iTunesU course.  At first the task seemed daunting...and it was. So much to learn in the HOW to do even once you knew WHAT to do.  My partner Stephanie was an amazing techie and I had a pretty good handle on the what we were going to teach.  We chose a Grade 4 science unit on Rocks and Minerals...its just grew from there.  Our internet, curriculum, Apps and on line searching provided us with rich and engaging material that we provided in our course to students. In addition we were provided a very diverse group of students with a myriad of challenges when it comes to accessing the curriculum and expressing learning.  Not only did we meet their challenges but I believe we created a continuum of activities, learning and enrichment that provided a level of rigor accepted for those excelling at school.  It's a fun, interactive, alive way to learn. We loved this assignment and put much work and effort into its final look.  This task really did seem overwhelming but in the end by far the best and most valuable piece of the course for me.  I think it could easily be worth more than 20% based on time, effort and learning.