Chp.3: Technology and The Information Competency Flashcards
How can you use technology in classes?
- course website
- Textbook companion websites
- podcasts
- Blog
- classroom presentation programs
course websites
contain basic information about the course such as syllabus, exercises, inline quizzes, grades and announcements.
Textbook companion websites
a website tied to a book that includes summaries, flashcards and practice tests.
Podcasts
video or audio recordings of the class material.
Blogs
Its like a web-based public diary.
writer offers ideas and thoughts.
What are examples of Classroom presentation programs?
PowerPoint
Apple’s Keynote
What are the 2 types of email systems?
Client-based e-mail systems
Web-based e-mail systems
What is client- based e-mail systems?
Give examples
Require e-mail client program to be installed on your computer
e.g. Microsoft Outlook, Apple’s mail
What is web- based e-mail systems?
Give examples
Don’t require an e-mail program to be installed on your computer.
e.g. Gmail, Hotmail, Microsoft Hotmail, Yahoo.
What are the 3 basic elements email address?
Mailbox name (user name)
@ (the at sign)
Domain name
What is Mailbox name?
the name assigned to an account on an email
system
What is Domain name?
the name of the organization that hosts the emails to which the users subscribe. Often an institution (e.g. aou.edu) or an Internet Service
Provider (e.g. gmail.com).
What are the 3 basic part of an email?
Header:
- Address
- Subject
Attachment
Messages
Signature:
- sender’s name
- title
- contact number
What is spam?
junk, unwanted email
What are tips for dealing with e-mail spam?
Use 2 e-mail addresses (one for personal e-mail and one for newsgroups and chat rooms)
* Never give out your password.
* Change your password frequently.
* Never respond to e-mails that ask for personal information.
* Do not click on any links until you are sure the e-mail is from a legitimate source
* Be cautious with social networking sites.
* Use spam blockers (Spam filters)
What does netiquette refers to?
refers to the rules of good online behavior
What are some netiquettes for writing emails?
- Be respectful and polite specially when e-mailing instructors or work supervisors
Never send an e-mail or text when you’re angry. - Use an informative subject heading
- Keep messages short and focused.
- Make sure the recipient knows who you are (signature)
- Don’t use ALL CAPITAL LETTERS
- Check spelling & grammar before sending an e-mail.
What are some classroom NETIQUETTE?
- Turn off your cell phone in formal settings.
- Don’t text or make calls while someone is speaking.
- Stay on task when taking notes during class.
- Never use headphones connected to your computer.
- It’s still cheating to text or receive answers to problems during exams.
What is a Distance learning?
is a form of education in which students participate via the web or other kinds of technology. (virtual)
e.g. teleconferencing.
What are the advantages of Distance learning?
- distance learning could be anywhere.
- more flexible
- Contact with the instructor could be greater.
- Shy students may find writing their responses easier.
What are the disadvantages of Distance learning?
- your prisoner of technology
- you won’t get immediate feedback
- you need to have discipline, personal responsibility, and time management skills.
- You won’t have face-to-face contact with your instructor or classmates.
What steps you need to follow when taking distance learning?
P.O.W.E.R plan
1. prepare
2. organize
3. work
4. evaluate
5. rethink
Prepare
- Check your college.
- Do an internet search.
- Make sure your college will give you credit for the course.
- Consider whether the course requirements will fit in your schedule.
- Get feedback from others who have taken the course.
Organize
- You don’t have to be a computer expert.
- Have an e-mail account.
- have a computer with Internet connection.
- have the basic computer skills.
- familiarize yourself with the (LMS)
- LMS is a software that delivers distance learning course to your computer.
- It provides the course content including: material to read, course syllabus, calendar, exercises and grades.
Work, skills needed online courses.
- Manage your time carefully.
- Find an online partner to help you share study strategies, form a study group and share notes.
- Have a technology backup plan.
- Use a cloud storage e.g. Drobox or Google Drive.
- if your computer crashes you’ll be able to access your files from any computer.
Evaluate
- Get feedback from instructors, to improve your understanding and
performance in the course. - Student respond to your comments on online discussion forums.
- Consider what you can learn from their comments.
- Ensure that your feedback to your classmates is polite.
Rethink, think about the following
- Is distance learning for you?
- Have you learned the (objectives) of the course?
- Have you learned as much as you think you would have in a (traditional course?)
What is Blended learning?
is another form of education in which studying is combination of both face-to-face and online methods.
What are the advantages of Blended Learning?
- spending less time in face-to-face classroom settings and more time working independently online.
- student may collaborate with fellow students outside of class on the web.
- it overcomes most of distance learning system disadvantages.
