Here is our Instruction's Note #2 for Lesson 2. Read them carefully to enhance your learning outcomes and experiences in our class.
DUE: Today, Thursday, 01/21/2022: 1st Posting Period
Respond to both key discussion questions thoroughly.
Self-Introduction
Feel free to continue our conversations in the self-introduction thread. In fact, there are many responses that continue. Don't miss them. It has been my privilege and joy to learn more about your names, work, and life. Each story of yours has captivated me.
Assignment 1 Common Feedback
· How can I improve the assignment?
o When we provide our arguments/opinions, be sure to justify your arguments, perhaps provide relevant instructional design key points from literature or examples to support your statements.
o The Justifications could be made from instructional designers, different stakeholders or other perspectives etc. More specifically, focus on instructional design from pedagogy (interaction, collaboration, community building), technology integration, and technical aspects. It is more than just personal opinions. Remember ETC600 level courses are to prepare us as technology leaders.
o Your analyses should be based on your own experiences and grounded with professional knowledge. Just discussing our own experiences is not comprehensive enough.
o Spell check!!
o It was great to see many of you went beyond in providing thoughtful and professional analyses and reflections from multiple perspectives with rich resources. Continue your great work.
· Access your PLE regularly
o Access your PLE(s) regularly; therefore, you truly understand the core values of PLE.
· Self-regulated learning skills
o Within PLE, the process of self-directed learning requires a degree of self-awareness and the skills of self-regulation. Many of us may have never taken the time to think about their meta-cognition or to reflect on how we learn best. We need to make sure we are ready for the responsibility that comes with building and managing a PLE. In ETC655, we will integrate PLE and ONLE (Open Network Learning Environment) in a broader sense.
· Multiple PLE Platforms
o Personally, I visit my Netvibes, Symbaloo, Google Chrome, RSS, and mobile apps when I start working on my teaching, learning, and other tasks. My PLE provides a good glance of my teaching and learning updates without visiting BBLearn. I keep my PLE accessible all the time when I am working on my computers. When I am not on my computer, my smartphone with apps provides me similar functions to achieve mobile learning.
· PLE Platform
o One of our classmates shared an outstanding reflection with us. PLE platforms can be categorized into 2-3 types: live-feed based, bookmark-based, and hybrid (mixed live-feed & bookmark). Do you agree? Which type of PLE platform is more effective for online learning? Some argued that PLE is just like bookmarks. Do you agree or disagree? Share your thoughts with us in Lesson 2 discussion.
· Be sure to follow the assignment naming system: ETC645-Tu-Chih-A1.
· Q: Can I submit/share my assignments via Google Docs earlier than the deadline?
o A: Yes, you can submit/share your assignments with me earlier and continue working on your assignment. Just be sure to complete it by the deadline.
· Q: Can I respond to your comments on Google Docs?
o A: Yes, it is highly encouraged to do so; therefore, the provided comments veer into another interactive learning opportunity (student-teacher interaction). Many students have done so already. It is our intention to integrate Google Docs as an interactive learning process.
· Q: Can I use my PLE other than Symbaloo, Netvibes, Chrome, mobile apps etc.?
o A: YES! PLE is not limited to certain platforms. In fact, we have a few classmates using different PLE platforms, such as RSS aggregator etc. Remember, PLE is more than just a technical platform. It is a pedagogy (learning paradigm), a learning concept, and a learning environment. We can use different platforms, tools, and technologies but we can achieve the same or similar tasks. This is why we call it a "personal" learning environment.
· Integrate for all types of learning
o You can integrate your PLE for other courses, if applicable. For those of you who will be taking ETC655 with me in the 2nd 8-week session this semester, you can apply the same PLE for both courses.
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