Jing

Dear blog,

Sorry I've been gone so long, this back to school thing is more time consuming then you'd think! I wanted to share an interesting tool that I was introduced to called Jing. What I like about Jing is that I can create tutorials or videos for lecture purposes and also provide student feedback for critique. The best feature about Jing is that it is an open source software, which is great for student/faculty usability! I love that this tool allows for authentic assessment and that it lends itself to enhance an online or hybrid learning environment.

So far, so good

The transition from full-fledged professor to student has been quite a challenge, one that I wasn't as prepared for as I initially thought. I'm digging into learning theories and really finding valuable tools to assess students learning styles and core understanding of fundamentals before beginning coursework.

I'm pleased with how this doctoral program is opening my eyes as a professor to aid in a better education for the future. I have turned my sketchbook into a research notebook, which is filling with observations, definitions and questions for future pondering.

All is well, and I'll keep you posted on future progress.