Wikis

I think wikis are okay, but they're not my favorite thing. I prefer blogs for sharing ideas and discussion. In a blog, everyone can express their ideas and then comment on those of others. Wikis could be useful for group projects and peer editing or something like that. I don't think I would use them very frequently in my classroom. However, after completing this assignment, I may change my mind about them.

I think traditional instruction in the classroom is still very important. Some students can learn without it, but it is necessary for others. I think teaching something in the classroom setting and then using the interactive learning communities to reinforce what the students have learned would be effective. I've had trouble with online classes in the past, but I do well in hybrid classes that combine online and face-to-face instruction. No matter which way students learn best, combining different approaches to the same material makes the lesson universal to all students in the class and helps each student to understand it better.

Whether it is due to their personality type, I don't know, but everyone learns differently. According to my test, I'm an EFSP. The profile for an EFSP fits me in some aspects, but doesn't in others. I can only assume that a similar profile for a student would not be completely accurate either. I don't think I would count on the personality profiles of my students too much. I think it will be fun to get to know my students and discover what works best for each one individually.