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Post by anisoara on Dec 6, 2009 6:53:06 GMT -5
"Learning on-line is a new experience for all of us; however, it is a way of learning that will increase in the future, as more institutions and organizations use the Internet for distance education. Does being a student in an on-line environment require new strategies for maximizing your learning?...." Read the article Hints for Learning online at web.archive.org/web/19980624125332/http://www.open.uoguelph.ca/resources/skills/hints.html and then anwer the following question: What can you do in order to enhance your success when learning online?
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Post by Mark Pear on Jan 11, 2010 7:08:14 GMT -5
Hi Anisoara - thanks for the greetings! Picking my way through the Guelph University website. and its related links took me back to some of the elearning experiences I have had in the past, which I'm afraid could be pretty exasperating! Many of the pages were over 10 years old, and plenty of the links were no longer available. Any student's learning experience will only be as good as the resources he/she encounters, which means that it is vital for web based materials to be regularly checked and updated, dead links removed, and everything closely monitored to ensure that off-putting experiences are kept to a minimum. - Mark "Learning on-line is a new experience for all of us; however, it is a way of learning that will increase in the future, as more institutions and organizations use the Internet for distance education. Does being a student in an on-line environment require new strategies for maximizing your learning?...." Read the article Hints for Learning online at web.archive.org/web/19980624125332/http://www.open.uoguelph.ca/resources/skills/hints.html and then anwer the following question: What can you do in order to enhance your success when learning online?
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Post by eclegg on Jan 12, 2010 17:30:36 GMT -5
I think it is necessary to become very familiar with the tools. I'm already a little confused by the different tools on the BaW site (Yahoo groups, PB wiki, forum, blog) and that different logins are required. The solution seems to be spending more time unteasing them--which is good practice for me. I've never taught on line so am not familiar with course management tools--are there other tools (possibly commercial ones) that are less chaotic?
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Post by anisoara on Jan 12, 2010 17:57:19 GMT -5
Dear Mark, sorry for the trouble caused to you, it is an old article, but I think that it's the content that it's important. Besides, you know that working with technology is a difficult thing to do perfectly. The link worked fine, I'm in a very crowded period with the mid term exams and had not the physical time to re-check it recently
Eclegg, don't worry, we all learn at our own pace, for many of us even English is a foreign language besides computers. Stay positive and ask for help.
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Post by Anitha Devi V on Jan 12, 2010 23:32:13 GMT -5
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Post by anisoara on Jan 13, 2010 3:27:57 GMT -5
Thanks Anitha for your beeing so cooperative and supportive. This is the BAW spirit!
Unfortunately for the technically brave, these readings might seem boringly easy. However, for the new ones (as many messages reflect) it is quite hard to keep pace with longer tasks; that is why our aim was to keep everything to a minimum in week one, short texts concentrating on essentials.
Gratefully for your positiveness and assistance.
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Post by anisoara on Jan 13, 2010 3:33:50 GMT -5
By the way, referring to my reply 3 above, I meant "it's the content that's important"... before I get fined again.
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Post by EZJ5TRE on Jan 13, 2010 6:28:59 GMT -5
Dear Anisoara and peers,
In my view, the idea of taking part in online courses can seem challenging at first blush as it’s a new environment which you have to get used to. This article provides us with clearly-stated ideas on how to do a online course. The most important feature is to participate on a regular basis by reading assigned materials and giving your feedback on them. Such courses are a sort of virtual collaboration that help people to reveal their potential and shoe new ways for honing skills. What’s more, it’s important to stick to the schedule and follow all the instructions given by moderators. I find such kind of trainings pretty beneficial as they give an opportunity to reach out professionals around the world.
Best, Tatiana(Tanya)
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Post by madyorinoya on Jan 13, 2010 10:25:53 GMT -5
Hi everybody, I`m starting to get familiar with the sdifferent tools on the BaW site (Yahoo groups, PB wiki, forum, blog) but Im enjoying the chats and the article posted. The article is simple and clear but as Tatiana says The most important thing is to participate ..since I`m new I`m not quite sure if I`m following the assignments for the first week. Where do I find the instructions of the moderators? Also, I `m thankful for the opportunity to reach out professionals around the globe
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Post by anisoara on Jan 13, 2010 12:16:10 GMT -5
Hi Tanya, regularity and accessibility are indeed two key concepts for successful online activities. Dear madyorinoya, you have already taken a first good step in joining the forum. All the instructions for week 1 can be found at our wiki page - week 1: baw2010.pbworks.com/Week1Read carefully and try to do some of the tasks. If you need help, go to the Yahoogroup, at: tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/baw10/and ask for help. There will always be someone to help you to the next "zone of proximal development". Relax and enjoy!
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Post by anisoara on Jan 13, 2010 12:19:08 GMT -5
Dear Eclegg,
I've been thinking today at your worry. Last year I felt at least equally lost so I chose to concentrate only on some of the tools. For example I only worked with the Yahoogroup, the wiki and the blogs. I did not even get to know this forum or the blog. This worked for me, maybe you should also keep it as simple as it doesn't sound confusing.
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Post by Carlos Barrera on Jan 13, 2010 14:44:23 GMT -5
Hi, I've always considered distance learning 'weak'. In my country, Ecuador, it is a must to be in a class with a teacher, who is the owner of the class; the content, methodology, learning strategies, etc. are brought and decided by him/her. Learners just follow suit and do as they are told. Autonomous learning is the ultimate objective of education; online tools and learning definitely help learners to get there. Online learners don't need dependency on teachers, and this pushes them to do things by themselves and call on the teacher only when they really need. Being a good online learner demands commitment and constant adaptation and adopting strategies that help learn. Learners need to make sure that the strategies are effective; they need to try them out and keep the ones that work for us. There is not just a set of strategies; the only one who knows what maximizes their learning is the student.
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Post by Carlos Barrera on Jan 13, 2010 14:46:14 GMT -5
Hi, I've always considered distance learning 'weak'. In my country, Ecuador, it is a must to be in a class with a teacher, who is the owner of the class; the content, methodology, learning strategies, etc. are brought and decided by him/her. Learners just follow suit and do as they are told. Autonomous learning is the ultimate objective of education; online tools and learning definitely help learners to get there. Online learners don't need dependency on teachers, and this pushes them to do things by themselves and call on the teacher only when they really need. Being a good online learner demands commitment and constant adaptation and adopting strategies that help learn. Learners need to make sure that the strategies are effective; they need to try them out and keep the ones that work for us. There is not just a set of strategies; the only one who knows what maximizes their learning is the student.
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Post by carlosbarrera1975 on Jan 13, 2010 14:56:33 GMT -5
Carlos Barrera is Carlosbarrera1975. I logged in as a guest. Now I'm a member. Sorry.
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Post by Veronica Baig on Jan 13, 2010 16:39:53 GMT -5
As someone who coordinates and teaches in an online environment, I am quite familiar with the content of this reading. I can empathize with those who find the plethora of different sites confusing--I was at that stage three years ago. With familiarity with working more and more online, however, I find it has become much easier to understand or figure out what's needed where. As you do progress down that path, your confidence really builds. Now to answer the question that was set, or rather, I prefer to turn it around because of my own particular situation "What can I do to enhance the learning experience for my students?" Besides the basics of providing good, clear resources, links, easy navigation, etc., it always comes back to motivation and self-discipline. Unfortunately, some students are lacking in these and need encouragement whether in the form of "participation marks", e-mails, or even old-fashioned telephone calls to "talk" students (and sometimes instructors) through situations that are proving difficult for them. For myself, I just need more hours in the day to explore and become comfortable with the variety of technology that is out there
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