Thursday, 22 February 2007
One final post
I have built this learning log on a post by post basis, today was the first time I have viewed all the posts combined as one document and I must say I was pleasantly surprised by the growth that is shown over the last few months via this log. I thought the learning log was a place to demonstrate and reflect on individual models, however I now think that the point of this log is so we can see how our learning has developed over the course as a result of reading, participate and completing modules. How very clever!
A note on discussion boards
Prior to sumbitting this "Learning log" I thought it would be worth reflecting on the WebCT discussion board. The discussion board has been a hugh part of my sense of involvement in this unit. As a newbie to online learning I found it fascinating and essential.
When people hear that I am studing online, they ask if it is like corespondance? To which I point out that with the intraction between students and availablity of iLectures and tutor, online learning is more comparible to "real" learning than to learning by correspondance.
Much of this sense of belonging can be attributed to the discussion board, which has dynamics all of its own. As part of our assessment we are to participate in the discussion boards, but it was not detailed on how much we participate. Some students have participated enoumously, others not at all. I must admit too taking more from the discussion boards than giving, however it is only due to lack of confidence and knowledge that I have been more a lurker than contributor.
Glenys, a fellow Net11 student noted on her Learning log that the discussion board can shake ones confidence. I agree with Glenys and during this unit have had have a great deal of belief in my own ability to learn especially when reading some of the discussion board posts ; )
When people hear that I am studing online, they ask if it is like corespondance? To which I point out that with the intraction between students and availablity of iLectures and tutor, online learning is more comparible to "real" learning than to learning by correspondance.
Much of this sense of belonging can be attributed to the discussion board, which has dynamics all of its own. As part of our assessment we are to participate in the discussion boards, but it was not detailed on how much we participate. Some students have participated enoumously, others not at all. I must admit too taking more from the discussion boards than giving, however it is only due to lack of confidence and knowledge that I have been more a lurker than contributor.
Glenys, a fellow Net11 student noted on her Learning log that the discussion board can shake ones confidence. I agree with Glenys and during this unit have had have a great deal of belief in my own ability to learn especially when reading some of the discussion board posts ; )
Monday, 5 February 2007
Bad timing...
Unfortunately I am heading away until the 19 February so, with Assignment 2 due on the 23 Feb, I needed to spend every weeknight last week and Saturday just gone, on Assignment 2 - Essay., so I can get it handed in on time when I get back.
Its funny, when I first read the Module 5 notes I found there was so much to take in that my brain was buzzing yet taking in nothing. At some point during the constuction of my essay things fell into place. I re-read the complete module five document today (kinda know a lot of if by heart now!) and my comprehension is so much clearer, and its funny to me that the task and essay question appeared so hard to grasp just a few weeks ago.
Its funny, when I first read the Module 5 notes I found there was so much to take in that my brain was buzzing yet taking in nothing. At some point during the constuction of my essay things fell into place. I re-read the complete module five document today (kinda know a lot of if by heart now!) and my comprehension is so much clearer, and its funny to me that the task and essay question appeared so hard to grasp just a few weeks ago.
Saturday, 27 January 2007
Module 5
I just listened to the iLecture by Helen Merrick on Information Ecologies. It was really helpful for Assignment two (essay). It thought it was excellent.
Concepts document
I would not have thought a few weeks ago about the Internet the way I do now. Whilst some of the concepts seem to have elements of commonsense, the document has encouraged me to think of the Internet not so much as an object to aid in ones communication but in a more wholistic approach, seeing it with 360 degree view.
Concepts document
I would not have thought a few weeks ago about the Internet the way I do now. Whilst some of the concepts seem to have elements of commonsense, the document has encouraged me to think of the Internet not so much as an object to aid in ones communication but in a more wholistic approach, seeing it with 360 degree view.
Monday, 22 January 2007
Resource assignment
Happily, I am almost done with my Resource project so my attention now moves to the essay. I found Module 5 heavy reading and will have to go through it again to reinforce learning.
I wanted to enter the Chat that was on Saturday, however when I logged on at 10am and found no-one there I realised it would been 12EST. Unfortunately, I was not around at that time so it was not possible to participate.
I wanted to enter the Chat that was on Saturday, however when I logged on at 10am and found no-one there I realised it would been 12EST. Unfortunately, I was not around at that time so it was not possible to participate.
Friday, 19 January 2007
Resource Project
With the Resource Project due in next week I have am focussing my attentions on getting it pulled together. I am unsure if I have referenced correctly, I have read and downloaded the information from WebCT and read the discussion boards but am still not sure. It seems the more I read the more I am confused.
Thursday, 11 January 2007
Module 4 evaluating the Web
In your own words, write an annotation for the source which could communicate to a reader both your 'judgement' of the site (http://gateway.lib.ohio-state.edu/tutor/les1/index.html) according to what you have learnt from the tutorial. Also include the reliability and authority of the site / source / article
the main ideas or subjects discussed in the article the purpose for which the site was written (this might include any apparent external interest, intellectual motivation or contextual information).
->The tutorial outlining simple ways to evaluate a website, provided by The Ohio State University Libraries offers and easy to follow guide to empower internet uses to evaluate and challenge material from the website they view. The site provides live examples and pop quizes to reinforce the learning.
Referring back to the previous task and looking how we displayed information about the websites we viewed, I would prefer the annotated explanation. It provides an opinion rather than just facts and as the tutorial states there is no hard and fast rules when it comes to assessing a website so a review following some basic guidelines would be useful to me.
the main ideas or subjects discussed in the article the purpose for which the site was written (this might include any apparent external interest, intellectual motivation or contextual information).
->The tutorial outlining simple ways to evaluate a website, provided by The Ohio State University Libraries offers and easy to follow guide to empower internet uses to evaluate and challenge material from the website they view. The site provides live examples and pop quizes to reinforce the learning.
Referring back to the previous task and looking how we displayed information about the websites we viewed, I would prefer the annotated explanation. It provides an opinion rather than just facts and as the tutorial states there is no hard and fast rules when it comes to assessing a website so a review following some basic guidelines would be useful to me.
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