overview

= Overview of course structure = for each category we need to remember:
 * what are the likely questions from newbies we are wanting to answer? (if any occur to u note in relevant week)
 * keeping the activities doable
 * ensuring that activities lead to some "e" in the classroom for participants
 * encouraging participants thru activities to put things into practice
 * will have 23 tools
 * one project/activity per week (?)

Activities required //prior// to beginning course //- as from course launch on Monday, 17th May//
> //There will be a greeting from Facilitators (with photos) on the front page, plus some details of the content of the course for them to look through.// > //This will be directly under the greeting, so easy to find. Participants will be asked to write a forum posting giving: their name, organisation and what they do....plus...what is something that most people at work don't know about them? If possible, post a photo of themselves which illustrates this interesting fact.// > //To get them used to forums as well as getting to know other participants.//
 * **Log into the Moodle course and have a look around**
 * **Introduce yourself on the Introductions Forum**
 * **Respond to the post of at least one other person...and preferably more.**
 * **Choose one of the e-Gems recording links** (which will be on the Moodle site) and listen in //(so they become more familiar with Elluminate plus find out about these valuable PD resources)//

Face to Face Workshop //- Friday, 21st May// (suggested Agenda)
> //Perhaps include some kind of ice-breaker// > //Activity: Have a general discussion with all about expectations (suggest whiteboarding the outcome) Some of these may be that we can't solve their own organisational network issues....that we will try to reply to forums in 24 hours but it may be 48 (except for weekends), and that we would love it if participants took leadership in areas where they feel confident, and helped others.// > //__Activity:__ Pair up with somebody you don't know and reflect on the experience of logging into the classroom in isolation ie being an ‘online student’. Then// //debrief – encourage feedback on their// //feelings// //about the experience. Explain profile on Moodle and benefits of having a profile photo (take a photo for them if they don't have one). Get everyone to complete their profile (if they haven't done so already).// > //__Activity__: This is a card quiz game where participants match up the names of e-terminologies with their definitions. Gets people moving around while learning some new words i.e. cloud computing, m-learning, wiki, augmented reality, open content, e-books, creative commons etc etc.// > //Talk about some famous bloggers (i.e. Lance Armstrong) and the importance of recording learning. > __Computer Activity__: Have some links on the Moodle site for them to explore. Show how to set up Blogger - they then set up their own blog and post their first entry.// > //__Computer Activity__: Facilitators log into the SA Training Room (one does this while the other is running the previous activity...communicate via text). At the designated time (see below) - ask for volunteers from each state to introduce themselves and say why they are doing this course (won't have time for everyone). Explain that there may be some demonstrations of tools using this site - link will be on their Moodle site together with details of dates and times they can attend. (Will try to record so those who can't can still get recording). Time will be 11:30am Tassie time and 11:00am SA time. //
 * 1) **Introductions**
 * 1) **Details about the course and the expectations**
 * 1) **What does it mean to be an online student?**
 * 1) **Getting a handle on terminologies**
 * 1) **Recording the journey**
 * 1) **Becoming familiar with Elluminate**
 * 1) **Reflection, Questions & Coursework Activities**


 * //(Suggested//) Coursework Activities**
 * Develop your profile and include a photo //(or icon if they object)// on your profile for the Moodle site. Check out some of your 'classmates' profiles.
 * Post to the 'What is your Issue?' forum (which will be on the Moodle site). //This will be a forum where participants are encouraged to think of a small, workplace issue which they feel might be solved or assisted using an e-tool, methodology or resource. This will be something we ask them to reflect on in an ongoing way, as they move through the course.//
 * Optional: post some reflections/links/thoughts to your blog
 * Optional: email the address of your blog to your Facilitators who will place it onto the Moodle for others to follow.

__//**Tools Covered:**//__ 1.YouTube/TeacherTube 2.LORN 3.Flickr //(especially Advanced Search for cc//)

__//**Moodle Setup**//__
 * 1) Brief message from Facilitators about the content to be covered, dates/times of Elluminate session/s and Coursework (homework) explanations (see below)
 * 2) Links to all the websites/tools to be covered.
 * 3) **Forum 1: Resources: What did you find and why is it useful?**
 * 4) Forum 2: Technical Questions //(this will be a place for participants to ask technical questions about the sites and tools - need to explain to them that it's better to ask the question in a forum rather than email, as others will likely have the same question)//

//__**Coursework Activities (level 1):**__//
 * Participants to choose ONE site to focus on and spend the week exploring.
 * Post a message to Forum 1 explaining WHICH tool they have chosen, and WHY. Will using this tool fix the issue shared in the first forum, or provide other benefit for student learning? If possible, provide a link to where others can see experimentation i.e. YouTube link.
 * Coursework from Workshop (if not completed yet)

//__**Coursework Activities (level 2):**__//
 * Coursework Activities (level 1) PLUS choose TWO or MORE of the sites, and create a list of suggested resources to post to the forum, but with the intent of sharing this with their colleagues. If possible, report back on their reaction/response.

//__**Extras**__// For those keen to go further (or with lots of time), check out any of the following and post your thoughts and findings on Forum 1:
 * Online Education Database
 * Jackie's Resources for Learning and Teaching (more school related but it may give ideas)
 * Pics4Learning (a photo database for teachers)
 * Sources of Legally Reusable Media

// **"How can I communicate with my students/clients when we aren't together?"** //

__//**Tools Covered:**//__ 4.Skype 5.Twitter 6. Facebook Group 7. QuickTopic

__//**Moodle Setup**//__
 * 1) Brief message from Facilitators about the content to be covered, dates/times of Elluminate session/s and Coursework (homework) explanations (see below)
 * 2) Links to all the websites/tools to be covered PLUS 'how to' guides, instructional videos etc.
 * 3) **Forum 1: Communication Tools: What have you used and how might you use it?**
 * 4) Forum 2: Technical Questions

//__**Coursework Activities (level 1):**__//
 * Participants to choose ONE site/tool to focus on, and experiment with it. Suggest they ask a colleague to help i.e. both download Skype then practice using it for communication.
 * Post a message to Forum 1 explaining WHICH tool/site they have chosen to focus on. ALSO relate this to their own context and explain how they might use this to communicate with their students/clients.

//__**Coursework Activities (level 2):**__// >
 * Coursework Activities (level 1) PLUS choose one (or both) of the following:
 * **Twitter**: First read 'Twitter First Steps' then set up their own Twitter account. Connect to your facilitators (and other fellow-students and/or colleagues and friends with Twitter accounts). Download [|Tweet Deck] and set up a column called 'People I Know' and add everyone to this column. Post to Forum 1 sharing your experiences and explaining how you might use this as a communication tool.
 * **Skype**: Check out '50 Awesome Ways to Use Skype in the Classroom' - try one way then share your experience on Forum 1.

//__**Extras**__// For those keen to go further (or with lots of time), check out any of the following and post your thoughts and findings on Forum 1:
 * AudioPal
 * GoogleWave
 * Meebo
 * GoogleBuzz

__//**Tools Covered:**//__ 8.Slideshare 9. Converters (PDF, Flash) 10. DropBox/Box.net 11. GoogleDocs //(including Google Calendar)// 12. Wiki

__//**Moodle Setup**//__
 * 1) Brief message from Facilitators about the content to be covered, dates/times of Elluminate session/s and Coursework (homework) explanations (see below)
 * 2) Links to all the websites/tools to be covered PLUS 'how to' guides, instructional videos etc.
 * 3) **Forum 1: Resources: Where have you put your resources/content?**
 * 4) Forum 2: Technical Questions

__//**Coursework Activities (level 1):**//__
 * Participants to choose ONE site/tool to focus on, and experiment with uploading content.
 * Post a message to Forum 1 explaining WHICH tool/site they have chosen, and WHY. Will using this tool fix the issue shared in the first forum, or provide other benefit for student learning? If possible, provide a link to where others can see experimentation i.e. a Powerpoint uploaded to Slideshare.

//__**Coursework Activities (level 2):**__//
 * Coursework Activities (level 1) PLUS participants to create a usable Wikispace. Check out the YouTube video ' Creating a Wiki at Wikispaces ' then create a wiki with text, photos and links..perhaps for their class (or another purpose). Post a message on the forum with a link to the Wikispace as well as a short 'story' about the creation,what it will be used for, and how using this new tool will impact.

//__**Extras**__// For those keen to go further (or with lots of time), check out any of the following and post your thoughts and findings on Forum 1:
 * VoiceThread
 * iPadio
 * [|FreeScreencast]
 * [|authorSTREAM]

**Week 4** - week beginning Monday, 14th June - Online Spaces and Places

"What are the online alternatives to a classroom?"
__//**Tools Covered:**//__ 14. Moodle 15. Spruz 16. VET Virtual 17.SecondLife changed Ning to spruz since ning is going to a pay-only model on 4th May

__//**Moodle Setup:**//__
 * 1) Brief message from Facilitators about the content to be covered, dates/times of Elluminate session/s and Coursework (homework) explanations (see below)
 * 2) Links to all the websites/tools to be covered PLUS 'how to' guides, instructional videos etc.
 * 3) **Forum 1: Online Spaces: What might work for //your// students/clients?**
 * 4) Forum 2: Technical Questions

__//**Coursework Activities (level 1):**//__
 * Participants to choose ONE site/tool to focus on, and find out more about it.
 * Post a message to Forum 1 explaining WHICH tool/site they have chosen, and WHY. Will using this tool fix the issue shared in the first forum, or provide other benefit for student learning or client interaction? Explain any future plans

__//**Coursework Activities (level 2)**//__
 * Coursework Activities (level 1) PLUS participants to download and get an account in Second Life. Work through the tasks on Orientation Island first reading this guide and/or checking out the links on the right hand side of the SecondLife Quickstart Guide.

//__**Extras**__// For those keen to go further (or with lots of time), check out any of the following and post your thoughts and findings on Forum 1:
 * DimDim
 * Vyew
 * [|poodle]

**Week 5** - week beginning Monday, 21st June -- Inspiring and Engaging students
===//**"I want to get away from 'text on a screen' and boring content...how do I do that?"** //===

__//**Tools Covered**//__**:** 18. PhotoStory, 19. Microsoft Moviemaker, 20. SurveyMonkey, 21. Screencastr, 22. Audacity

__//**Moodle Setup:**//__
 * 1) Brief message from Facilitators about the content to be covered, dates/times of Elluminate session/s and Coursework (homework) explanations (see below)
 * 2) Links to all the websites/tools to be covered PLUS 'how to' guides, instructional videos etc.
 * 3) **Forum 1: Getting away from text: What are your ideas?**
 * 4) Forum 2: Technical Questions

__//**Coursework Activities (level 1):**//__
 * Participants to choose ONE site/tool to focus on, and experiment.
 * Post a message to Forum 1 explaining WHICH tool/site they have chosen, and WHY. How will using this tool in your training/business make a difference? If possible, provide a link to where others can see experimentation, or add it to the forum as an attachment i.e. a PhotoStory.

__//**Coursework Activities (level 2)**//__ >>
 * Coursework Activities (level 1) PLUS participants to choose one (or both) of the following:
 * Make a movie! Using Microsoft's Movie Maker, participants make a short movie then upload it to YouTube or TeacherTube. Post a message to the forum giving a link to the movie, together with any hints and tips they suggest for others...PLUS tell everyone how they intend to use video in their training or business.
 * Run a survey! Using SurveyMonkey, create a short survey for fellow 'students' in the course. Participants to first design a survey with 3-6 questions (no more), then invite all to complete the survey...perhaps forwarding on the email to colleagues and friends, depending on the subject. Finally, post a message on Forum 1 giving results of the survey together with any hints and tips they suggest for others who want to create a survey. Also, how will they use this in their training or business?

//__**Extras**__// For those keen to go further (or with lots of time), check out any of the following and post your thoughts and findings on Forum 1:
 * Preceden (makes timelines)

**Week 6** - week beginning Monday, 28th June -Managing the 'e'
 "How do I keep up with e-learning - how do I find out about new things AND find the time!?" __//**Tools Covered:**//__ 23. Delicious, 24. Google Reader/Bloglines, 25. Twitter/Yammer, 26. Flex-eNews/eGems

__//**Moodle Setup:**//__
 * 1) Brief message from Facilitators about the content to be covered, dates/times of Elluminate session/s and Coursework (homework) explanations (see below)
 * 2) Links to all the websites/tools to be covered PLUS 'how to' guides, instructional videos etc.
 * 3) **Forum 1: Keeping Up: What tools will you use, and WHY?**
 * 4) **Forum 2: Keeping Up: What strategies will you use, and HOW?**
 * 5) Forum 2: Technical Questions

__//**Coursework Activities (level 1):**//__
 * Participants to choose ONE site/tool to focus on, and experiment.
 * Post a message to Forum 1 explaining WHICH tool/site they have chosen, and WHY. What changes will they make to ensure they prioritise their own e-learning PD in the future?
 * Read this short article 'Can 15 minutes make a difference?' - then post to Forum 2 with their own ideas on how they can 'grab time' for their own PD.

__//**Coursework Activities (level 2)**//__
 * Coursework Activities (level 1) PLUS participants to check out the 'Keeping Up' self-paced activity. Read the scenario, do the practical exercises, and most of all, have a look at the strategies to find some that would work. Then post to Forum 2 and explain what they will be doing differently from now on.

//__**Extras**__// For those keen to go further (or with lots of time), check out any of the following and post your thoughts and findings on Forum 1:
 * Ping.fm

Just a list of possible 'grouped themes' under which we could place different tools....and then work out later which week they will be in. I've worded them as a question that might be asked by a teacher/trainer so as to angle them from a pedagogical perspective. Just had a rough go at putting tools next to the questions.

1 Resources (finding and sharing)
 * Where can I find quality resources? (LORN, google search tips and tricks, iTunes U, open university, wikieducator.org, wikipedia

Where can I put my resources so my students/clients can access them? (Slideshare, TeacherTube, YouTube, GoogleDocs, PDF Converters, eBooks... flickr, wikieducator.org **

What can I use to communicate with my students/clients? (Skype, Chat rooms, GoogleBuzz, SurveyMonkey... VET virtual
 * 2 Communicating with students

How can I replace the classrom for teaching in 'real time'? (Elluminate, VET Virtual, Adobe Connect..... centra, wimba, moodle, IDL react

How can I share with my learners, and have them share with each other? (Wikispaces, Blogger, forums, delicious What if I want to get creative and really engage my students? (Flickr, PhotoStory3, MS MovieMaker, Image editors, screencasting tools, SnagIt... google maps/earth, audacity

What's the best way to keep resources and sites organised, and to improve productivity? (RSS, Bloglines, Mind mapping, ... google reader, juice **