Thursday, June 28, 2007
New Wiki Feature
Today I explored a new feature available from pbwiki for my wiki. It is a voice chat pod. This means I can speak to anyone who is on my wiki and anyone can talk to each other this is a great way to collaborate and share ideas and for students to connect with other students. This is great, I am just waiting for someone to be on the site at the same time so I can speak to someone. If you are reading this go to my wiki and check out the new chat pod located under my picture on the bottom of the left hand side of the screen, you will need to scroll down a bit. Maybe we can chat?
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Pharmacy Expo
The Pharmacy Expo was held at the Sydney Convention Centre at Darling Harbour. It was great to attend the educational sessions to update my knowledge.
The North Coast Institute of TAFE also had an exhibitor stand with the PSA. The PSA invited us on their stand as we have a partnership with them and offer traineeships for New Pharmacy Assistants and Existing workers. There was a great interest in the training we deliver and also the other exhibitors had a great interest in what we do. Many companies wanted to provide information for our students in hard copy and via online sources they also liked the idea of being on our wiki site. It was a great opportunity to expose people to what we provide with pharmacy training and the networking opportunity might provide some future working relationship eg Hillary Khan with merchandising and training, she was very interested in us.
The North Coast Institute of TAFE also had an exhibitor stand with the PSA. The PSA invited us on their stand as we have a partnership with them and offer traineeships for New Pharmacy Assistants and Existing workers. There was a great interest in the training we deliver and also the other exhibitors had a great interest in what we do. Many companies wanted to provide information for our students in hard copy and via online sources they also liked the idea of being on our wiki site. It was a great opportunity to expose people to what we provide with pharmacy training and the networking opportunity might provide some future working relationship eg Hillary Khan with merchandising and training, she was very interested in us.
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Technology in the classroom
Yesterday I brought my laptop, web cam, video camera and digital camera to class. The class had agreed that we would put together a movie or presentation on the unit we are studying. Students who were not into the usual class style took charge and they were certainly in their element. They had fun and at the same time I could see how much they had recalled from their studies. I was amazed! I would like to explore using the technology more in my classes as so far it has been quite positive.
Today I learnt the basics on video conferencing. I can see this as an extremely useful tool in many ways. My only concern is when something goes wrong you must have a backup plan b.
WIKI
Today I also spoke with the TVET officer Michelle Moore and she asked me what do I teach and when I mentioned pharmacy she said did you know that it is now offered to the year 11 and 12's. I said yes my Head Teacher had told me. She asked me how could I explain to a student what this course is like and of course I explained it to her verbally and then I told her about my wiki and she went wow that would be great for future students to have a look at. This wiki site is certainly the best thing since sliced bread at the moment. I was talking to a pharmacy at Narabri on Monday and I uploaded a file for her I was showing her the wiki over the phone, she was at her Pharmacy computer and I was at home and we talked and explored together and she was also very pleased with this site and has added it to their favourites.
Today I learnt the basics on video conferencing. I can see this as an extremely useful tool in many ways. My only concern is when something goes wrong you must have a backup plan b.
WIKI
Today I also spoke with the TVET officer Michelle Moore and she asked me what do I teach and when I mentioned pharmacy she said did you know that it is now offered to the year 11 and 12's. I said yes my Head Teacher had told me. She asked me how could I explain to a student what this course is like and of course I explained it to her verbally and then I told her about my wiki and she went wow that would be great for future students to have a look at. This wiki site is certainly the best thing since sliced bread at the moment. I was talking to a pharmacy at Narabri on Monday and I uploaded a file for her I was showing her the wiki over the phone, she was at her Pharmacy computer and I was at home and we talked and explored together and she was also very pleased with this site and has added it to their favourites.
Sunday, June 3, 2007
Great Feedback on The North Coast Institute of TAFE Community Pharmacy Wiki
The North Coast Institute of TAFE Community Pharmacy Wiki has been receiving fantastic feedback from students, trainees in remote areas and also from industry employers. It is so rewarding to see people using this resource and enjoying the experience. At the end of my face to face class of Certificate II students I handed out a course feedback sheet I noticed one of the students mentioned in the any other comments that she loved the wiki site. Last Friday I was speaking to a New Community Pharmacy Teacher in Newcastle who works for our Institute I emailed her the link and she emailed me back how great this wiki site is. I continue to edit and add to the wiki site as I think of new and relevant information which I can share with everyone.
Saturday, June 2, 2007
Gen Y
I find very interesting. I am amazed at how generations change. I went to a conference this year and the speaker was talking about the new generation and how he expects we will have 100 years worth of change in the next 10 years. He spoke of the keyboard less computer is just around the corner and last night on the news Bill Gates launched a sample of this new technology. I think it is essential for us all to embrace and understand the new technologies. It wasn't long ago when we used a typewriter for our letters. Who would have thought you would be developing your own photos at home via your computer and sending them across the world in a second.
From the Gen Y's I speak to I notice that their communication strategies are so different eg Communicating via My space or MSN not just texting through their state of the art mobile phones.
I find very interesting. I am amazed at how generations change. I went to a conference this year and the speaker was talking about the new generation and how he expects we will have 100 years worth of change in the next 10 years. He spoke of the keyboard less computer is just around the corner and last night on the news Bill Gates launched a sample of this new technology. I think it is essential for us all to embrace and understand the new technologies. It wasn't long ago when we used a typewriter for our letters. Who would have thought you would be developing your own photos at home via your computer and sending them across the world in a second.
From the Gen Y's I speak to I notice that their communication strategies are so different eg Communicating via My space or MSN not just texting through their state of the art mobile phones.
E Learning
I've been trialing e learning with my students and they love using technology.
We have trialed the Retail Toolbox, Didasko Retail CD's, Digital camera and Power Point presentations. We are also trialing producing a movie for our Orangise a job application and complete an interview unit.
We have trialed the Retail Toolbox, Didasko Retail CD's, Digital camera and Power Point presentations. We are also trialing producing a movie for our Orangise a job application and complete an interview unit.
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