ETC645: Lesson 1: Instructor’s Notes #1

The purpose of the "Instructor's Notes" is to guide class progress to enhance your learning experiences.  We will share the upcoming Instructor's Notes weekly via the channels of course Twitter, BBLearn discussion board etc.

 

Here are a few highlights for our Lesson/Week 1 instruction:

 

NEW!

OPTIONAL: Participate in ETC ChatGPT Research Group to earn extra credits

1. Do you know ChatGPT, a deep learning AI, can compose a research paper that may surpass the quality of one written by a human?
2. Are students using ChatGPT in your/our classes? If yes, what will you do?

 

See more information.

 

ETC645 Zoom (OPTIONAL): Need to chat with me?

• January 19, 2023, Thursday, 5-5:30 pm, AZ Time.
• Meeting ID: 886 3693 8749
• Password: 248375

 

Google Meet and Greet

• Facilitator: Rhonda Holton
• Monday, January 23 · 5:30 – 6:30pm
• Google Meet joining info
• Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ewi-cijd-sja

 

 

Checklist for Lesson 1: Orientation Week

Have you completed all our required orientation tasks? Don't forget! They are due 01/22/2023, Sunday Midnight.

 

Self-Introduction

Let us know more about each other. Post your self-introduction on the discussion board area. Don't forget to read the classmates' bios. We have a very diversified learning community with many talents.

 

Sign up a team

Complete the Digital Interaction Survey

 

Assignment 1: PLE. Submit it via Google Docs.

Be thorough. This is one of the highest course numbers within all ETC courses. The expectations are much higher. Clear statements, and arguments with logical justifications and elaborations are expected. Avoid last-minute work.

Start preparing your group tasks

 

Complete Lesson 2 readings

We have heavy readings and discussion engagements in Lesson 2.

 

A few questions been asked by our classmates:

You may find these questions and responses relevant to you.

Q: Can I share the assignment with you before the due date, and continue working on 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 email you at chih.tu@nau.edu?

A: Yes, please feel free to email me at my NAU email.  I check my NAU email account more often.

 

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

A: Yes. Most of the instructions can be accessed on ETC645 Google Sites. Overall, lesson discussions, emails, and grade books are located on BBLearn.  The rest of instructions are on Google Sites to implement the pedagogy of Open Educational Resources (OERs) and Open Network Learning Environment (ONLE) designs. In addition, a PDF is created for each page. See the top of each page.

 

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

ETC645 and ETC655 assignments are very different from other ETC courses.  Because both courses have the highest course numbers, it means we cover more advanced topics that require higher analytical thinking, knowledge, and skills.  Therefore, last minute work may not result in ideal grades, effective and positive learning experiences.  Review required assignment activity requirements early.  Plan ample time ahead to prepare them. Elaborate and dwell on the details of your assignments.