Image from commons.wikipedia.org by Tungilik

Goals

• to reflect on the experience of editing Simple Wiki
• to share what has been learnt from exploring our PLNs
• to be aware of the issues surrounding MOOCs and OERs
• think about writing effective surveys
• get practical experience with an online survey tool

Task 1

• Discuss what makes a good survey
• Look at examples of good and ‘bad’ survey question types
• Look at how google forms can be used to get data/feedback

Task 2

• Plan a survey on experienced language teachers’ use of/beliefs about technology
• Prepare questions to discuss next class

• Digital literacy – JISC definition and discussion
• Your digital footprint & responsibility to use material with integrity – Cornell University

Image from Simple wikipedia

Goals

• to reflect on the experience of adding audio (podcasts) to blog pages
• to share what has been learnt from exploring our PLNs
• to take part in the open source content movement by editing/creating simple wikipedia pages
• be introduced to the class research component

Task 1

• Learn about writing for Simple Wiki
• Choose an area of interest connected with your country
• Search for it on Simple Wiki
• Improve the entry or write a short entry

Task 2

• Choose a topic on Simple Wiki to add to or edit. You will need to make an account and read this to get an understanding of the principles behind the site.

Reading

• Review of FutureLearn by the Times newspaper
• FutureLearn target course
• A reflection on the tension between MOOCs and OERs (incl. comments)