Congratulations on finishing our Module 1 instructions and requirements. You may notice that our class covers a wide range of Internet technology integration for teaching and learning. Below are a few of my observations and reflections on our first week instructions to help you to advance your online learning experiences.
Module 2 Highlight (6/13-19)
DUE: 6/16, Thursday
· 1st posting period for Module 2 discussions: You must respond to ALL KEY discussion questions.
6/16, Thursday:
· Assignment 2: Part II: Evaluating ETC567 Projects: Receive evaluation instructions from ETC567 instructor via NAU e-mail
DUE: 6/19, Sunday:
· 2nd posting period for Module 2 discussions: FOUR or more postings: Respond to all KEY questions; Respond to others' postings. Total EIGHT postings at least for this module.
· Assignment 2: Part I: PLE Development
· Assignment 2: Part II: Evaluating ETC567 Projects
o E-Mail ETC567 instructor AND Submit it to BBLearn
Module 1 Discussion Statistical Analyses
· Highest postings in the class: 21; Lowest Postings: 0
· Average postings per student: 8.14 (Our class average did not go above the historical average & achieved the highest postings.)
· Historical Average from previous semesters: 12.59 (Highest: 19.29; Lowest: 6.00)
Module 2 Discussion Notes
· More postings: More than minimum postings are highly encouraged. Do not hesitate to ask our classmates questions and comment on their postings. In fact, in the past, ETC545 students' average postings range from 8 to 13 postings for each module. Of course, we focus on both quality and quantity. See Discussion Statistical Analyses: https://sites.google.com/site/etc545/etc545-module-discussion-statistics
· 2nd Posting Period (Fri-Sun): it is more like a free dialogue with our classmates. Don't forget to respond the questions or comments made on our postings. I noticed several of you missed responding them. I am looking forward your improvement in Module 2. Frequently, I ask you further questions to help you to engage in deeper learning. Be sure to respond to them.
· Avoid Initiating New Thread: Use "Reply" rather than "Create Thread" to respond to the discussion questions; therefore, our discussion board threads would be easier to follow and to navigate.
· Key Technology Discussion Questions: In each module, we have a few key technology discussion questions. Don't forget to obtain a free account and try them out. We would have better learning experiences in examining and evaluating them.
· Update Subject Filed: Don't forget to update the subject field when you reply. You can see my postings for the examples.
· Challenge Discussion Questions: Don't be afraid to respond to the challenge questions even they are not required key discussion questions. The challenge questions could enhance your knowledge in technology integration to higher level.
· Have questions: If you have any questions for the instructor, be sure to e-mail me rather than posting in the discussion area. So I can assist you in a timely fashion.
Upcoming Assignments
· Assignment 2: PLE Development
o Be comprehensive and justify your arguments. Prepare early. It is not a last minute type of assignment. It involves us in technical production activities. Be sure to tryout different PLE platforms.
o You can share your assignment early with me via Google Docs at ct68@nau.edu and continue working on your assignment before the deadline.
· Assignment 4: Development of Web-Based Resources for Lesson Plan
o Have you thought about your final unit topic and ideas? It is always encouraged to start early. Need assistance? Do not hesitate to contact me.
Others
· Technology Integrations: Always use four components of technology-based learning to guide your learning. Four components: Content; Delivery technology; Instructional strategies; and assessments. Content is easy to develop because you are the content experts. Delivery technology is referred as hard technology, such as computers, smartphone, Internet, web pages, Web 2.0 tools, blog, wiki etc. Instructional strategies are referred to online collaboration, online discussions/discourses, online learner-learner, learner-instructor, learner-content, learner-interface interactions, online reflections, online learning community etc. Assessments are referred to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of Content, Delivery technology, and Instructional strategies. In ETC545, we need to focus on learning how to design effective delivery technology, online instructional strategies, and relevant assessments.
· Online Instructional Strategies: Focus your learning on "instructional strategies" such as, online collaboration, online learner-learner interaction, online discussions, PLE etc.
· Q: It looks like we don't need to access BBLearn all the time. Correct?
o A: Yes, it is correct. If you need to access course materials, you can simply visit ETC545 wiki site at: https://sites.google.com/site/etc545 When you need to participate module discussions and check BBLearn E-Mail, you can visit BBLearn. In fact, you can access course wiki site and BBLearn on your mobile devices, if you have one.
· Q: I find the Instructor's Notes very helpful in Module 1. Will you continue posting them?
o A: Yes. I will post Instructor's Notes to help us preparing and enhancing our learning regularly and whenever it is necessary. I will post them to multiple places (Twitter, BBLearn E-Mail, & Discussion Board) to help you to access. Even you don't log on BBLearn, you still can receive it on the course Twitter via your PLE on Symbaloo, Netvibes, Chrome, or other platforms.
I hope these reflections and summaries help you to participate in Module 2 instructions. If you need any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me. You can reach me at Chih.Tu@Nau.Edu as well.
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