Working with Shaun....

Working with Shaun...

It was a pleasure working with Shaun because we have very similar work ethics. We both like to get started as soon as possible and not procrastinate. I felt very thankful that he and I met within a few days of being assigned to work together.

I think it was extremely helpful that I had already outlined a module for the OTID redesign that focused on our topic, and Shaun agreed that my outline matched our needs for this course! Using that redesign helped us have a solid foundation for this assignment. It also allowed me to get Shaun's perspective on how the module flowed, and he was instrumental in providing his professional opinion on the OTID module as we modified it for EDU 654.

Shaun and I meet through Zoom and easily created a blueprint to determine what we were missing and decide which one of us would be responsible to create instruction that addressed the areas we needed to fill. I had clear confidence in Shaun's ability to develop appropriate instruction as I had read many of this submission in this course, and I knew he had a clear understanding of effective online design.

I was VERY happy he had a clear understanding of best practices in online learning and was familiar with different tech tools!!!  Also, Shaun had his own Sandbox, so we could easily import the OTID module into his Canvas Sandbox and make modifications.

What I Learned...

Co-teaching with a person who is easy going but driven is WONDERFUL! I know this is not an earth-shattering thing, but it is important. Group work can be very challenging, so placing students who have the same work ethic helps make group work more enjoyable. I can't say I learned anything new concerning formatting or tools because Shaun felt my layout was user-friendly and the content was appropriate for our audience.

Anything Done Differently?

There is only one thing I would do differently, it is to not use a tech tool that requires Abode Flash! I just found out it is being 'eliminated' and users generally have to "allow" the program every time it is opened to view it.  I want to make sure that whatever tech tool I use to communicate to my learners is easy to use and can be used n different formats.