Lesson 1: Instruction Notes

The purpose of "Instructor Notes" is to point out and summarize class progress to help you to enhance your learning experiences in our class.  We will share the upcoming instructions notes via course Twitter, BBLearn discussion board.  For the first time, we share it via BBLearn e-mail.

Checklist for Lesson 1: Orientation Week

Have you completed all our required orientation tasks? Don't forget! It is due 01/20/2019, Sunday Midnight.

·         Post your self-introduction on the discussion board area.

·         Sign up a team

·         Assignment 1: PLE Setup. Submit it via Google Docs.

o   Be thorough.

·         Start preparing your group tasks.

·         Complete Lesson 2 readings

I received a few questions from our classmates.  You may find these questions and responses relevant to your learning.

• Q: "I am currently filling out the survey you posted called "Digital Interaction Survey". I am on section "F", and I am having a hard time answering some of the questions. They seem like they are asking about instructor communication throughout the course. Would you like for us to answer just based on this lesson?"
  • A: please answer it based on your general online communication in all courses you had, not limited to our class. Certainly, we haven't had much experience in communicating yet.
• Q: Can I share the assignment with you before the due date, and continue working it?
  • A: Yes.  It is a great way to share assignments with me via Google Docs early.  You can continue working on it and finish it before the due date.
• Q: What time of the date the required instructions are due?

• A: Midnight of the due date, unless specified.

·         Q: Can we e-mail you at chih.tu@nau.edu?

• A: Yes, please feel free to e-mail me at my NAU e-mail.  I check my NAU e-mail account more often.

·         Q: It looks like we can visit ETC645 course instructions at https://sites.google.com/site/etc645/ without visiting BBLearn.

o   A: Yes. Most of course instructions can be accessed on ETC645 Google Sites. Overall, module discussions, e-mails, and grade book are located on BBLearn.  The rest of instructions are on Google Sites to implement the Open Educational Resources (OERs) and Open Network Learning Environment (ONLE) designs. 

·         Q: I noticed our assignments are more than paper writing.  Any advice for me?

o   ETC645 and ETC655 assignments are very different from other ETC courses.  Because both courses have highest course numbers, it means we cover more advanced topics and require higher analytical thinking, knowledge and skills.  Therefore, last minute work may not resolve positive learning experiences.  Review required assignment activity requirements early.  Plan ample time to prepare them.