A reflection that is not very critical.

As we are ready to hand in the Digital Story and the essay, it is the end of the module. In front of the piles of assignments need to be revised, I manage to spare some time, reflecting on the course.

Firstly, it reminds me to think critically when coming across new stuff, like websites, programmes, videos and etc. Sometimes people are blindly think everything new is great, otherwise it cannot replace the old. From the discussions in class, I have got the sensation that it is necessary to assess the tools and information critically, which does not mean that we are picky and mean, but we can really benefit a lot from the process and use them effectively.

Secondly, this module is quite practical. All we talked about in class and readings after class can be applied in real classroom. It is a guiding to some of our behaviours in the class. And most importantly, it made me realize my mistakes as a teacher before and I have got the answers on how to be a better one in the future. There are not only theories but how to put them into practice.

Thirdly, I guess it is a course not only influencing out work but life from now on. When seeing some new technology, we will think how we can judge it based on what we have learned; how to use it in teaching and real life; how to have fun with it... Our way of thinking will be different on certain issues. It is an opening-up, at least for me.

Fourthly, we did have a lively and friendly studying atmosphere in the past 12 weeks. As it is the first time that I take classes in a foreign country with very different teaching methods, frankly speaking I was quite nervous. While, from the very beginning I got encouraged by our professors and colleagues. I did feel comfortable there working with everyone in the classroom. And that is what I will try to achieve both as a student and a teacher in future.

One semester is gone and more to go. Good luck to everybody.