...Teaching Period 1, 2015 COM10003 Learning and Communicating Online Assessment 1: An exploration of the digital world Due date: 9am (AEST) Monday 6 April (Week 5) Word limit: 1000 (+/- 10%) Weighting: 20% Assessment overview Throughout the activities and learning materials in weeks 1-4 you’ve been exploring, discussing and collaborating. This assessment builds on your chosen topic of interest from Week 2 Activity 1 to produce a descriptive account of what you have found and what you have learned. Assessment details You will need to select a topic of interest and then research that topic online, making use of: 1. informational websites e.g. Wikipedia, Pinterest and Learnit 2. social media platforms e.g. Reddit, YouTube and Twitter. Note: These are just examples to help illustrate what informational websites and social media platforms are – you can discuss whatever sites you use in your exploration. Your task is to produce a descriptive account that includes a paragraph on each of the following: 1. Find a topic and select four (4) online sources (use a variety of sources) to help you learn about the topic 2. Write a description about how your online sources helped you learn about your topic. The information on social constructivism may assist you with this aspect of this task. Also, consider the type of information included in the website, medium (words, pictures, moving images, spoken information) and the language used. 3. Write an evaluation of the sites and platforms you explored...
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...Spain 1 Part 1 – Introduction 1.1 Background The subject matter I have chosen for my Assignment is the selection and planning of a Learning Management System for a University in Spain. 1.2 Objectives of the Project I have identified that a LMS could provide a number of potential advantages for our college, including the following: Improvement in the quality of learning outcomes, Improvement in customer service quality, Efficiencies and cost savings. The specific objectives of the project is as follows: To identify the particular benefits to learners and the college from such a system To prioritise functionality which will be of most benefit to the college and its learners. To identify implementation considerations which help ensure success. 1.3 What is a Learning Management System? Wikipedia defines a LMS as “a set of software tools designed to manage user learning interventions”. 1 SearchCIO define it as “a software application or Web-based technology used to plan, implement, and assess a specific learning process.”2 Typically, a Learning Management System is a computer based system which facilitates creation and delivery of content, communication between stakeholders in the training process, monitoring of student participation, and assessment of student performance. A learning management system may also provide students with the ability to use interactive features such as course resources, assignment resources, and discussion forums. Learning Management...
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...Communication Program Assessment Report Narrative: The communication faculty at Georgia Perimeter College (GPC) is committed to the mission of the college which includes strengthening student success, fostering a culture of teamwork, and enhancing the economic, social, and cultural vitality of the communities the college serves. Faculty commitment to the mission includes assessing the Communication Program of Study and individual communication courses. The Communication Program of Study includes a survey course in human communication (COMM 1100), a public speaking course (COMM 1201), a business and professional communication course (COMM 2300), an interpersonal communication course (COMM 2105) and an intercultural communication course (COMM 2900). To expand access and enrollment capacity, the communication courses are offered in a variety of course formats, i.e., face-to-face, online, and as a hybrid course. They are also designed for Honors students, learning communities, and with service learning components. All of the communication course offerings at Georgia Perimeter College, regardless of focus and format, are designed to meet the requirements for an Associate of Arts Degree with a concentration in Communication, and for transfer into baccalaureate programs in Speech Communication. Communication Program Goals I. Students will produce well organized communication that exhibits logical thinking and organization, use appropriate style for audience, and meet conventional standards...
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...Participants On-line learning Community To an on-line community communication is important and interpersonal communication describes one of the process of communicating ideas, thoughts, and feelings to other people and groups also develop skills that will improve a participants practice and knowledge as an online participant within a community. However Read-Only Participants authors express a wider concern for student communication in online classes. The authors express many discussions, questions, methods, findings, and implication with communication online disrupting the formation of virtual learning community. The context of the study discussion involved an online course on web-based education for a Masters degree with a mixed methodology approach to observe how online pursuit and discussion relate to course completion and learning skills. The researchers work showed an increase with online enrollment, but a decline in retention and success, even lower than traditional classroom settings. Those who hold the roles of facilitators have a responsibility to reversing such trends according to Schreck (2006). There are many misconceptions and myths concerning the difficulty of both learning and teaching online some attribute it to the methods of technology (e-books, podcasting, and simulations), Student continue to drop out at alarming rate yet keep pleading for more online learning experiences (Bonk, 2002). Other scholars finding such drop-out rate for online student that varies...
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...Running Head: The e-learning ! ! ! ! The electronic learning Elizabeth Muñoz Gutierrez Juan Ortiz Academic Thought and Expression in a Technological World (HMNT - 1005D - 2) May 16, 2015 ! !1 Running Head: The e-learning !2 Abstract ! The next paper is based on the educational model based on technology which is an idea mainly based on the constructivism system, the e-learning as we know it was attacked as improper, not serious, and the first argument they had to attack e-learning was the lack for both students and teachers of interaction as there is no connection guaranteed and the interrelationship between them. It has been proven that if there is connection, interaction and communication between student-teacher-student-teacher. ! Introduction Today, the world is facing a series of historical changes in political, social, economic and technological kind, which, can contribute to the evolution and progress of humans; however, it takes time to analyze, understand and point them. Education as a factor of social development has not escaped these processes, so that, according to Tedesco (2009), it is necessary to evolve and transform education for nations to assimilate these changes and move with them, not behind. Cyber advances have been led to believe that the human teaching system will be replaced by artificial intelligence that someday will be greater than human intelligence. While we have advanced on medicine, machines, computers and...
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...CO 80309 (Dated: March 4, 2014) In response to national calls to better align physics laboratory courses with the way physicists engage in research, we have developed an epistemology and expectations survey to assess how students perceive the nature of physics experiments in the contexts of laboratory courses and the professional research laboratory. The Colorado Learning Attitudes about Science Survey for Experimental Physics (E-CLASS) evaluates students’ shifts in epistemology and affect at the beginning and end of a semester. Also, at the end of the semester, the E-CLASS assesses students’ reflections on their course’s expectations for earning a good grade. By basing survey statements on widely embraced learning goals and common critiques of teaching labs, the E-CLASS serves as an assessment tool for lab courses across the undergraduate curriculum and as a tool for PER research. We present the development, evidence of validation, and initial formative assessment results from a sample that includes 45 classes at 20 institutions. We also discuss feedback from instructors and reflect on the challenges of large-scale online administration and distribution of results. I. INTRODUCTION Laboratory courses offer significant opportunities for engagement in the practices and core ideas of science. Laboratory course environments typically have apparatus, flexible classroom arrangements, low student/teacher ratios, and opportunities for collaborative work that promote students’ engagement...
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... As a small-business consultant considering all known information, presuming the company has computers already, my recommendations to Mr. Bushley would include; 1) consider E-learning for training; and, 2) Consider downloading an instant messaging program. These technological communication tools would ensure Mr. Bushley’s ongoing contact with his store, also providing him with tools useful in developing his managerial force. Communicating With Store Chain Regular meetings and ongoing communication can be a challenge within itself; an instant messaging system would allow messages to be sent immediately; and, usually a programmed sound or other effect drawing attention to the incoming message alerting managers of a message. If there is a pressing matter that needs to be discussed immediately without interruption the software would allow individuals to request a chat where both parties "talk" in real time. You can even talk (type) at the same time (a feature not allowed in regular conversation). Files can be sent as well as greeting cards, e-mails and voice messages (with the appropriate hook-ups). Additionally, some programs offer a video representation (picture) of the person with whom you are communicating. The best part is that there are instant messaging programs that can downloaded for free. E-Learning Consideration Web-based training is a powerful instrument for developing a global labor force. Web-based training can deliver...
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...EDU20002 EDU20003 EDU20004 EDU20005 EDU20006SO EDU20006 EDU30009SO EDU30010SO EDU30011SO EDU30012SO EDU30013SO EDU30014SO EDU30009 EDU30010 EDU30011 EDU30012 EDU30013 EDU30014 EDU30015SO EDU30015 EDU30016SO EDU40007SO EDU40008SO EDU40009SO EDU40010SO EDU40011SO EDU30016 EDU40007 EDU40008 EDU40009 EDU40010 EDU40011 EDU40012SO EDU40012 SLEE207 SLEE200 SLEE405 Unit Name Learning & Communicating Online Introduction to Curriculum Planning and Assessment: Practicum 1 (Includes 20 Days professional experience - Early Childhood Setting) Understanding Language and Literacy The World of Maths Theories of Teaching and Learning Indigenous Education and Perspectives Teaching and Learning in The 21st Century Contemporary Perspectives of Learning and Development For Early Childhood Developing Literacy Mathematics in Practice Contemporary Perspectives of Learning and Development Understanding and Supporting Behaviour Sustainable Education and Perspectives Curriculum, Planning and Assessment For Primary: Practicum 2 (Includes 21 Days professional experience - Lower Primary School) Mathematics in the Primary Classroom Teaching Literacy Discovering Science Teaching Science and Technology Supporting Diversity and Equity Health and Physical Education Curriculum and Pedagogy For Primary: Practicum 3P (Includes 20 Days professional experience - Middle-Upper Primary School) Teaching in Australian Schools...
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...BEC970/TEAC4980 Assessment and Evaluation: Alignment Assignment Course Description: This course is designed to help newly hired front-line banking representatives learn the basics of client interaction, including transactional processing, handling client inquiries and concerns, and leveraging trigger events as well as open-ended questions to identify advice opportunities. The learning is delivered in a blended online/in-classroom/in-branch environment with hands-on practice opportunities gained through virtual modules, role-playing with colleagues, and direct client interactions in branch. The course is comprised of seven learning modules/units delivered over a nine week period, with each module delivered over a 1-week period, providing a 2-week intensive hands-on practice opportunity near the end of the program. The flow of the course includes these main topics: 1. Discovery: Learning more about you and understanding your strengths 2. Orientation: The Tools and Resources you need to succeed and where to find them 3. Client Experience: An overview of what a perfect interaction looks like 4. Transaction Processing: Understanding the mechanics of day-to-day transactions 5. Product Knowledge: The nitty-gritty of the products we offer 6. Giving Advice: Discovering needs and providing client-centric advice 7. Client Experience: Juggling it all together ...
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...women’s position in Islamic theology, jurisprudence, history, Islamic feminism and activism and lived realities. | FACULTY INFORMATION | Instructor : Academic : Office Location: Office Hours:Telephone: E-Mail: Website: | Dr Hatoon AL FASSIAssistant ProfessorWomen Campus, stair 3, # 213 (male students by appointment) MW 12.30-1.30 4403-4948 hatoon@qu.edu.qahttp://faculty.ksu.edu.sa/hatoon.alfassi | REFERENCES AND ADDITIONAL RESOURCES | Required Textbook : All material will be posted on Black Board Useful Web Resources:: EWIC Online, Encyclopedia of Women and Islamic Cultures http://sjoseph.ucdavis.edu/ewic/EWIC_Online_Preview.pdfAvailable at the library.Musawah’s Wanted:http://www.musawah.org/wanted-equality-and-justice-muslim-family-english | Course Objectives | Course Student Learning...
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...Unit 3: Introduction to Marketing Unit code: Y/502/5411 QCF Level 3: BTEC National Credit value: 10 Guided learning hours: 60 Aim and purpose The aim and purpose of this unit is to give learners an understanding of how marketing, research and planning and the marketing mix are used by all organisations. Unit introduction Marketing is at the heart of every organisation’s activity. Its importance is also growing in the non-commercial, public and voluntary sectors. Also, at the heart of marketing is the customer. This unit will introduce learners to some of the tools and techniques all types of organisations use to achieve their objectives. Firstly, learners will explore how different types of organisations use marketing principles to meet the needs of their customers and achieve their objectives. The constraints under which organisations operate are important and learners will study the legal requirements and voluntary codes that affect marketing. Learners will then go on to investigate how organisations collect data through market research and turn it into useful information which can be analysed and used to plan their marketing activities. The segmentation and targeting of groups of customers is a key marketing technique and this is studied in detail. This includes the different bases for segmentation of both consumer and business markets. Next, learners will examine how a marketing mix is developed to meet the needs and aspirations of...
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...Du Pre, A. (2005). Communicating about health: Current issues and perspectives (2nd ed.). Boston, MA: McGraw Hill. All electronic materials are available on the student website. Week One: Communication Theory Communication Variations Details Due Points Objectives 1.1 Identify four basic elements in the communication process. 1.2 Analyze the five C’s of communication. 1.3 Identify two key elements that make individual communication successful. 1.4 Explain six roadblocks to successful communication in groups. 1.5 Discuss the impact of sexual orientation and age on communication. 1.6 Describe the cultural impact on one’s perception of health and its impact on communication. Readings Read the Week One Read Me First. Read Ch. 3, 5, & 10 of Communicating About Health. Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings. Participation Participate in class discussion. Ongoing Minimum of 4 days per week 1 Discussion Questions Respond to 2 weekly discussion questions. DQ 1: Thursday DQ 2: Saturday 1 Course Design Guide HCS/320 Version 2 2 Learning Team Instructions Create the Learning Team Charter. Begin developing the Communication Channels Paper due in Week Three. Thursday (Day 3) 2/23/2012 Individual Pre-class Survey Write your responses to the following questions based upon your experience. · What is communication? · What is the purpose of communication? · What is good communication? · What is your understanding of the differences between verbal and...
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...In a study analyzing variable factors that lead to learning successes and failures in distance education, DANTES (Defense Activity for Non-traditional Education Support), the leader in distance education for the Armed Forces, developed a list of critical factors that lead to success in non-traditional learning: * The student must have an academic goal that can be articulated. * Emotional maturity is essential as distance learning can be lonely. * The student must be able to set and achieve goals. * The student must be able to work alone. * The student must be a self-starter and self-motivated. * The student must have self-understanding of needs and limitations. * Students need to have persistence and patience. * Students must be self-confident. * Students need above-average reading and writing ability. * The student must be willing to contact faculty and fellow students for help with content problems. * The student must have an academic support system at home (Source: Suite101: What You Need to Know About Online Education: Essential Knowledge When Considering Distance Education) Those who are not familiar with online learning think it is not difficult at all. They later discover that it is quite challenging. The U.S. Department of Education conducted a review that compared the effects of online learning with learning in the traditional face-to-face setting. The Department published its findings in a report called the "Evaluation...
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...Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences School of Economics ECOS2002 Intermediate Macroeconomics Semester 1, 2015 Unit of Study Outline Unit Coordinator: Dr. Stella Huangfu Location: Room 339, Merewether Building Email address: stella.huangfu@sydney.edu.au Phone: +61-2-9036 9311 Consultation Hours: Thursdays 2-4 pm or other times by appointment. Tutors: Email address: Consultation Hours: Class times: Thursday 11am-1pm Venue: Bosch Lecture Theatre 2 This Unit of Study Outline MUST be read in conjunction with the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Student Administration Manual (http://sydney.edu.au/arts/current_students/student_admin_manual.shtml) and all applicable University policies. In determining applications and appeals, it will be assumed that every student has taken the time to familiarise themselves with these key policies and procedures. [ECOS2002 Intermediate Macroeconomics] UNIT DESCRIPTION This unit of study develops models of the goods, money and labour markets, examines issues in macroeconomic policy. Macroeconomic relationships, covering consumption, investment, money and employment, are explored in detail. Macro-dynamic relationships, especially those linking inflation and unemployment, are also considered. Exchange rates and open economy macroeconomics are also addressed. In the last part of the unit, topics include the determinants and theories of economic growth, productivity and technology, the dynamics of the business cycle, counter-cyclical...
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...|Course Design Guide | | |College of Humanities | | |GEN/105 Version 9 | | |Skills for Learning in an Information Age | Copyright © 2011, 2010, 2009, 2007, 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course introduces students to learning in an information-rich society. Students develop strategies for successful distance learning, time management, and for managing the abundance of information available in today’s society. Students also explore the appropriate use of information in an academic environment. Specific topics for the course include computing skills for distance learning, online library use, academic honesty, and the development of effective study skills. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure...
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