Rationale for using a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course)
Technology tools can’t really be taught. They need to be explored. Users need to point, click, manipulate, share, practice, and otherwise utilize a given tool. This MOOC will enable and encourage you to interact with each other, share what you’ve learned, ask each other questions, and post useful links. This format will help you achieve critical thinking skills in a way that no other technology course format would provide.
This course will use both Weebly and Edmodo. This Weebly site will give you an overview of the course and will be our public face of this course so that others can know what we are doing and can see examples of your best work. Edmodo will be a private, class-only forum for group discussions, comments, feedback and is where you will post your assignments. You will receive instructions in class on how to join our Edmodo group.
In short, this course format will help prepare you for future educational opportunities and give you a chance to explore and gain confidence in this type of a learning environment.
Have fun!
This course will use both Weebly and Edmodo. This Weebly site will give you an overview of the course and will be our public face of this course so that others can know what we are doing and can see examples of your best work. Edmodo will be a private, class-only forum for group discussions, comments, feedback and is where you will post your assignments. You will receive instructions in class on how to join our Edmodo group.
In short, this course format will help prepare you for future educational opportunities and give you a chance to explore and gain confidence in this type of a learning environment.
Have fun!