CPD

Week 1 Reflections:

Community building in a 'virtual' classroom can be difficult.  Physical distance between members of
the class can make persons believe they are the only ones having difficulties, for instance.  The emphasis on writing (rather than face to face interaction) may be a challenge for some persons.

The integration of a small insular group into a larger group is good for intellectual growth, although there is still a tendency to reach out first to persons with whom the person is familiar.  "Breaking out" into the large group will not be immediate.

I'm gaining from this course new skills in instructional media that I can adopt and adapt to my traditional classroom - creating a more blended environment for more relevant instruction.

CUMULATIVE PROJECT

TOPIC:  RESPIRATION

Subtopics:

Definition of 'respiration'.  Its importance to living organisms

Types of Respiration.  Identifying the differences

The need for respiratory systems in higher animals.  Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Respiratory System

Factors that affect respiratory rates.  Measuring rates of respiration

What can go wrong - diseases of the respiratory system