EDLD 5370 Week One Web Conference

Week One – Part 1.1 – Reflection on Web Conference


I found that the first web conference was extremely helpful. I loved that we started off with information on how to apply for graduation, through contacting Student Services at luacademic@lamar.edu . I cannot believe that eighteen months have gone by and I am near completion of the program.

We discussed that it was up to each student to decide to create a new wiki, or to simply use their existing wiki. Examples are to be given by Dr. Abernathy regarding the correct procedure to set up a professional wiki. Any wiki format may be chosen, but Dr. Abernathy asked to make it a public format so that others can look at the work produced.

The comprehensive final was discussed. It is a continual work in progress, with each week adding to the previous until week five, when it should be complete. While a student’s grades are important, it is only the end grade that will count. Included in the final will be a reference section, and the curriculum vitae will appear as an appendix. The e-portfolio will be worth 600 points and the comprehensive final will be worth 400 points.

Students were reminded to be sure to utilize three references for reflections and prepare the reflections using the APA format! Dawn, our IA, was also on the conference and it was encouraging that she is involved and committed to our success. She shared contact information with us for more personal help, if needed.

There were concerns voiced on the amount of work involved in this course. The class was encouraged to work diligently, and indications were that if effort is put forth, the student would realize successful course and program completion. Students were reminded they need only to contact Dr. Abernathy or Dawn and they will try to facilitate a thorough understanding of the material, should additional time to achieve this be required.