Module+2

Carole and Jane have designed this course to try to achieve best practice in elearning. We found these principles a good guide. They are based on Pelz (2004). He actually described them as three principles but we have differentiated them into four.

To evaluate the course design, please add your reflections about Module 2 using these questions as a guide: Please add your reflection using these questions as a guide?
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Q1. How well has the course helped develop your learning independence?

Marina - At the moment I very happy with my learning independence as the course tasks has been very self-explanatory, I wish I could have participated in the webinar but time difference seems to get in the way. minh - My repertoire of Web 2.0 skills is gaining in depth & number. Mostly depth so far because I have dabbled with most tools or similar tools & the course has helped me hone my approach to the tools we've been invited to explore so far thus developing my independence.

Q2. How well has the course encouraged your interactivity and engagement?

Marina - A lot. As i mentioned before, very well, the visual and audio aids used have been excellent, interactive and encouraging. minh - I'm surprised that people aren't engaging more in the forums. Other courses have had vibrant exchanges in the forums because asynchronous communication was so necessary in a global context - time zones rule! I really enjoy the elluminate sessions.

Q3. How well has the course enabled you to collaborate with your action partner and the group?

Marina - In this action I don't think I got very successfull. May I did not understand the activity well. We have only got in touch once ??? minh - Sue & I already knew one another & were working on a project - the course has offered opportunities to explore this further. Collaboration with the group at large is yet to manifest.

Q4. How well have the facilitators supported your learning and provided frequent 'online presence'?

Marina - In this module Jane was very understanding and has encouraged me to develop my thoughs in a more detailed way, as well as giving me support to do this activity. Thanks a lot Jane.

minh - The facilitators are doing a sterling job - clearly they are available on request & are proactive initiating & suggesting ideas & approaches - which is helpful when you get stuck.

Q5. Was there anything you think could, or should, be changed or done differently?

Marina - Well, maybe changing the way posts are done in the forums. It might be a bit early to mention tough I think that a bit more individual feedback would be appreciated.

minh - I'm with Marina here - I don't know enough about Moodle to be sure but I think the way the discussions are structured can be different. I think there's something that is a barrier to comment & feedback from participants. I'm trying to work this out but the forums feel a bit empty.

Q6. What new learning has occurred for you and what was its impact on you?

Marina - In this module I have learned a lot. Being able to use 'new tools' (to me) has enhanced my knowledge and the way I will innovate within my professional life. So It was a great impact and very enjoyable to understand in more detail about wikis, PLN and bookmarks.

minh - The power of elluminate - I'm going a bit ballistic with this - I want!!! this skill - I want to acquire & refine moderation skills & put them into practice. A closer relationship with wikis is good - even tho' (thank you) Maha has taken responsibility for wiki management & I am hiding from said responsibility.