This assessment was created as a follow up to learners after the course was taken. Though it is not an actual quiz the validity of the assessment is used to measure what the students learn]ed from participating in the course curriculum. The reliability of completion was used and measured against the detail of the responses given. Those who did not put a lot of effort into the course normally provided short or incomplete answers. The way the students answered generally matched their level of involvement and participation in the course. As the instructor for both the course and the assessment answers are collected into a spreadsheet arranged by the name of the student the feedback can be cross-referenced with their completion rate and participation throughout the course.
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Evaluate 1.1.1 Formative Assessment
A Teacher can employ several methods of accessing their students readiness for course content and the best method of delivery. The best way to assess this readiness is through a pre-assesment test, survey, questionnaire, vlog, or any other method that can deliver the desired data needed to see if the learner will benefit from the course. Conducting formative assessments throughout the course ensure that the students are grasping the information they are being delivered. A preassessment identifies the students needs before formative assessment takes place. Incorporating online videos, quizzes, games, and other methods to make sure the students are learning can come after their needs are properly identified.
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Create 4.1.3 Aggregating Lesson Material Quest
- Accessibility – Does the tool offer solutions for many users, taking into account special needs?
- Ease of Use – Can users navigate the material easily?
- Learning Curve – How much knowledge of design, software, programming is necessary to use this tool?
- Cost – Is it fee-based? Is it an ongoing fee, is it based on number of users, will I need to keep the software updated?
- Export and Import – After aggregating, how easily can content be delivered to users?
- Visual Appeal of Delivery – Is it professional looking? Can a style guide be applied?
Drupal (www.drupal.com) is an open source tool that offers many solutions for users to build there own websites and online curricula. The software hosts different themes, forums, modules, documentations, and groups. There are also several extensions and add-ons that can be used to maximize a learners experience.
Desire2LearnDesire2Learn is a paid software with a free trial that offers the ability to produce learning environments through an assortment of material. It is an integrated learning platform that aims to address challenges releated to learner engagement and outcome (http://www.desire2learn.com/about).
Curriki
Curriki is an open source software with no cost associated. Sponsored by founders like AT&T Oracle and Orion Marketing. It is used to promote learning and teaching through diverse content from educators that contribute from all over the world. The software offers Quality OER, aligns with Standards, is discoverable, curriculum building and sharing, and virtual collaboration space (www.curriki.org).
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Create 4.1.2 Principles of Building Portable Learning Objects Quest
The first video is intended to show the Modern Uses of video this video can be used in an assortment of subject areas and give students and idea of what format their own videos can be used in.
The second video meets all objectives of a Learning object as it is an instructional video on how to use a course curriculum that I developed.
Create 4.1.1 Define and Explain Learning Object Authoring Tools
Resource List of Learning Object Authoring Tools
Free/Open Source Tools
- http://camstudio.org/
CamStudio is a free streaming video software used to create industry quality video files. As an authoring tool this source could be used to create demonstration videos, information, and product based videos among many more options.
- www.wiggio.com
Wiggio is a great tool for collaborative learning or a flipped classroom. It can be used in instruction to host meetings, create task list, manage events, and more. The cos ti absolutely free and trusted by over 1 million users. - www.prezi.com
Increasingly gaining more and more popularity Prezi is becoming one of the most used authoring tools for presentations and it is free. However there are commercial use options available that allow for private sharing and more storage.
- http://www.articulate.com/
Articulate is a community based e-learning software that is used to create e-learning courses. It house 2 different products that gives access to interactive storylines or presentation. This tool could be used in instruction to create stunning interactions without programming knowledge. There is a cost for the service though it has a 30 day trial. - http://www.courselab.com
CourseLab is a web authoring tool that gives you the ability to create interactive content and publish online. This tool is ideal for an LMS system and offers updates, support, and samples. in an online environment instructors can use it to house their own course curriculum or other valuable information.
Create 3.1.3 Locating Resources
Image Courtesy of Creative Commons Search: http://flic.kr/p/7NjWpD
Link to Fair Use Document on Creative Commons: http://wiki.creativecommons.org/images/6/61/Creativecommons-licensing-and-marking-your-content_eng.pdf
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