...COM10003 Learning and Communicating Online Assessment 3: Reflective essay This essay will discuss how my use of online information has grown from being merely a consumer, to now being able to critically evaluate online sources for credibility and suitability for use in academic work. My role in producing an online informational resource has been enhanced by both the readings, and the experience gained in the collaborative process involved in working as a team. This is my first experience at online collaboration and I will examine the challenges encountered using this medium of communication, how I dealt with them, the lessons learned, and what I would do differently during future collaborative work. Before this course, my experience with online sources of information had been limited to an observer status, and although I had read from a variety of sources online, and considered myself capable of sorting truth from fiction, I had never realised the extent to which information can and should be evaluated. A study conducted by Scholz-Crane 1998 (cited in Metzger, 2007, pp. 2080-2081) explains that a lax attitude toward proving the accuracy and credibility of websites is prevalent among college students. This information has encouraged me to be more critical in regard to information found on the web, and I now apply the criteria espoused by Tate, (2010, pp. 35-36) of checking for accuracy, authority, objectivity, currency and coverage. According to Treise et al (2003, cited in...
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...This essay will discuss how my use of online information has grown from being merely a consumer, to now being able to critically evaluate online sources for credibility and suitability for use in academic work. My role in producing an online informational resource has been enhanced by both the readings, and the experience gained in the collaborative process involved in working as a team. This is my first experience at online collaboration and I will examine the challenges encountered using this medium of communication, how I dealt with them, the lessons learned, and what I would do differently during future collaborative work. Before this course, my experience with online sources of information had been limited to an observer status, and although I had read from a variety of sources online, and considered myself capable of sorting truth from fiction, I had never realised the extent to which information can and should be evaluated. A study conducted by Scholz-Crane 1998 (cited in Metzger, 2007, pp. 2080-2081) explains that a lax attitude toward proving the accuracy and credibility of websites is prevalent among college students. This information has encouraged me to be more critical in regard to information found on the web, and I now apply the criteria espoused by Tate, (2010, pp. 35-36) of checking for accuracy, authority, objectivity, currency and coverage. According to Treise et al (2003, cited in Cronin, 2007) sites in the .gov domain are considered more credible than those...
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...As an online learner, aiming to be a professional in the field of Procurement Contracts Manager, I have learned the following: That the skills and attributes I need in order to be successful, is to be able to facilitate the delivery of technical projects by sourcing, managing and coordinating project resources and also to carry the necessary skills to negotiate and advise clients on the most appropriate contract to use when engaging new services. To achieve this, I need to be a strong communicator by providing regular feedback on progress and encouraging a team to engage actively in the discussion so as to form new ideas and work through challenges. I will also need to collaborate closely with my peers and fellow colleagues. By working together, I can form closer bonds and stand to gain important insight and views from a collective group of people who may share a similar view, or provide me with an alternative solution to a problem I may have encountered. I will also need to think critically this is particularly important in developing strong negotiation skills. The 21st-century skills of (Teknolojileri, 2013), will assist me on my path to success as a Procurement Contracts Manager. Learning online is different to when I was at school and taught under the transmissionist model of education (Murphy 2000). I can recall the teacher standing at the front of the class projecting his or her knowledge down to us. Seldom were we asked for our opinions or experience, it was a “black...
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...this report, I will reflect on what I’ve learnt in the course ‘Learning and Communicating Online’ and in particular, I’ll discuss what I have learnt about finding, using and evaluating online sources for academic communication. I’ll also discuss how my ideas of using online sources of information have developed during the course and how the development of an informational resource has helped me understand how to evaluate the credibility of online sources in an academic environment. I will also reflect on the advantages and limitations of working collaboratively in an online community. Firstly, researching a topic through the use of different online resources including informational websites and social media platforms helped me understand not only ‘how I learn’ but also that you can learn different things from different resources. During the course I researched information on MyLink, Holden’s infotainment system. The online resources I used to help with my research included: YouTube, GM Holden website, Reddit, Wikipedia and CarAdvice.com.au. Researching through Wikipedia helped me learn about Piaget’s Constructivist Theory (Atherton, JS 2010) which suggests that when we learn, we build on prior knowledge which is called ‘Assimilation’ and when we change our perceptions or alter our pre-existing knowledge when we learn new information this is called ‘Accommodation.’ From learning this, I knew that I was learning through what Piaget called ‘Assimilation’ where I was able to fit...
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...There has been much debate in the media recently about whether or not to vaccinate your children. As a mother, it’s not something I ever gave much thought to, it was always just a part of the upbringing of my children that I would have them fully vaccinated, so I decided to do a little research on the pros and cons of childhood vaccinations. The first website that I chose to look at was Australian Vaccinaton-Skeptics Network www.avn.org,au This website has been up and running since 1994, and provides links to the latest news stories in regards to vaccinations, however, I found the latest news story they provided was from 30/01/2014. They are a membership run organisation who campaign for better research, better safety and support for people who have been negatively affected by vaccine use. I found that this site was aimed at being ‘pro-choice’. They gave information about making an informed choice when it came to vaccinations. They provided detailed information about a wide range of vaccinations, such as HPV, Influenza, Polio and Meningitis. www.avn.org/vaccination-information/ I also found that vaccinations are not compulsory in Australia, something that I was not aware of, and that you can have your doctor sign a ‘conscientious objection form’ in order to be exempt and still be entitled to government benefits and child care rebates. They also provide a wide range of external links in order to gain further information. They gave a list of government links, natural health...
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...Teaching Period 1, 2015 COM10003 Learning and Communicating Online Assessment 1: An exploration of the digital world Due date: 9am (AEST) Monday 6 April (Week 5) Word limit: 1000 (+/- 10%) Weighting: 20% Assessment overview Throughout the activities and learning materials in weeks 1-4 you’ve been exploring, discussing and collaborating. This assessment builds on your chosen topic of interest from Week 2 Activity 1 to produce a descriptive account of what you have found and what you have learned. Assessment details You will need to select a topic of interest and then research that topic online, making use of: 1. informational websites e.g. Wikipedia, Pinterest and Learnit 2. social media platforms e.g. Reddit, YouTube and Twitter. Note: These are just examples to help illustrate what informational websites and social media platforms are – you can discuss whatever sites you use in your exploration. Your task is to produce a descriptive account that includes a paragraph on each of the following: 1. Find a topic and select four (4) online sources (use a variety of sources) to help you learn about the topic 2. Write a description about how your online sources helped you learn about your topic. The information on social constructivism may assist you with this aspect of this task. Also, consider the type of information included in the website, medium (words, pictures, moving images, spoken information) and the language used. 3. Write an evaluation of the sites and platforms you explored...
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...matter I have chosen for my Assignment is the selection and planning of a Learning Management System for a University in Spain. 1.2 Objectives of the Project I have identified that a LMS could provide a number of potential advantages for our college, including the following: Improvement in the quality of learning outcomes, Improvement in customer service quality, Efficiencies and cost savings. The specific objectives of the project is as follows: To identify the particular benefits to learners and the college from such a system To prioritise functionality which will be of most benefit to the college and its learners. To identify implementation considerations which help ensure success. 1.3 What is a Learning Management System? Wikipedia defines a LMS as “a set of software tools designed to manage user learning interventions”. 1 SearchCIO define it as “a software application or Web-based technology used to plan, implement, and assess a specific learning process.”2 Typically, a Learning Management System is a computer based system which facilitates creation and delivery of content, communication between stakeholders in the training process, monitoring of student participation, and assessment of student performance. A learning management system may also provide students with the ability to use interactive features such as course resources, assignment resources, and discussion forums. Learning Management can also allow for a wide range of interactions including...
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...LSS 5100-14B-1A15-S5: Learning Strategies for Success in Graduate Programs Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation LSS 5100-14B-1A15-S5: Learning Strategies for Success in Graduate Programs The three fundamental elements of online education include effective communication, time management, and organization. Proper utilization of these three elements helps students have a successful online learning experience as well as set them on the path to successful careers. First, Effective communication among online students involves communicating on time and at the right time with professors, tutors, colleagues and other relevant persons. For instance, these people have other commitments and may not be available throughout the day. Therefore, effective communication requires that online student know the best communication channel to use when communicating with professors, lecturers, tutors and colleagues. Similarly, they must know the right time to communicate with these people so that they receive timely feedback or what they require. Second, online students do not attend physical classes thus many people believe that they have extra time to study. However, most online students are employed and have families as well as social life. Accordingly, balancing these three aspects of their lives become a daunting task that condemns most of them to poor grades, retakes and supplementary papers. For example, self-directed study is challenging since many believe...
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... so many people are continuing their education beyond high school. We realize that in order to make a decent living, a degree is most likely a requirement. In some cases even a bachelor’s degree is not enough to qualify for many positions. Nevertheless, thanks to technology, we now have the option to learn online or in a traditional classroom setting. There are very few differences between the two, and students need to understand that as much time and energy will need to be devoted to the online courses as on a campus. “A 2010 meta-analysis and review of online-learning studies concluded that online learning was as good as or slightly more effective than traditional face-to-face instruction” (Mendenhall, 2011). Therefore, there is no question as to whether or not success can be obtained from this nontraditional way of learning. Nevertheless, students who chose to study online should be extremely disciplined. There are many tools that one needs to be successful in school and in every aspect of their life. Of course, some people need different things from others. However, I will point out a few that I feel are very important, and that I will use in my daily life. As an online learner and an administrative assistant, I have found that you should be equipped with great organizational, time management and communication skills in a quest for success. Some people have excellent organization skills, whereas others may struggle with getting organized. It is important that you establish...
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...engineering or finance. B) The higher you rise in your organization, the more time you spend using the technical skills of your profession, and the less time you spend communicating. C) Good communicators are generally more difficult to find than good accountants, good engineers, or good attorneys. D) Good communication has not been linked to financial advantages for companies. E) Communication is important for most jobs, unless you are an entrepreneur. Answer: C Explanation: C) The world is full of good marketing strategists, good accountants, good engineers, and good attorneys—but it is not full of good communicators. Acquiring good communication skills will provide you with an opportunity to stand out from your competition in the job market. Classification: Conceptual AACSB: Communication Abilities LO: 1 Difficulty: Easy Learning Outcome: Describe best practices in team and interpersonal communication 2) Which of the following is true about the importance of effective communication to your career and to the companies where you will work? A) Communication is important for most jobs, except technical jobs such as engineering or finance. B) The higher you rise in your organization, the less time you spend using the technical skills of your profession, and the more time you spend communicating. C) Good communicators are generally much easier to find than good accountants, good engineers, or good attorneys. D) Good communication has not been linked to financial...
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...Online teaching provides students the opportunity to interact in learning environments by engaging in thoughtfully designed hands-on learning activities, collaborating with their peers at different levels, participating in online learning communities, and creating their own personal learning environments that help them build lifelong learning skills. Teaching online requires more time and effort than a face-to-face course because of the amount of work involved in creating a high quality learner-centered product; investing a considerable amount of time designing the course and provide pedagogical, enhancing collaboration, fostering reflection exploring new pedagogical approaches with the capabilities of different technology platforms. This class presented a framework for constructing innovative, learner-centered, online learning environments. It explored the ways to transform existing pedagogies to the online environment, and enabled the exploration and discovery of new pedagogical approaches, and encouraging participatory, collaborative, and engaging inquiry-based and social learning practices. Online teachers are key participants in successful online learning and in designing and structuring an online course. Through integrating technology into the pedagogical mix, teachers must examine the pedagogical potential of online technologies in constructing online learning experiences within their content areas. The course design processes showed variety depending on whether the...
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...Syllabus Course Syllabus | | Print This Page | | | Course Text | | Managing Organizational Change: A multiple perspectives approach 2nd Edition by Ian Palmer, Richard Dunford and Gib Akin © 2009, The McGraw-Hill Companies | First Time Using VitalSource?Step 1: View the VitalSource Video Step 2: Register with VitalSource Bookshelf Online 1. Select the "eBooks" tab at the top of the window. 2. Select the cover of your eBook. A new window will open. 3. Check the box next to "Accept license agreement" and click "Continue." Bookshelf Online will open. Step 3: Access the Desktop and Mobile Versions You must complete Step 2 prior to using the desktop or mobile versions. >> Complete Instructions | Already Registered? 3 Ways to Access Your eBooks Online 1. Select the "eBooks" tab at the top of the window. 2. Select your eBook. Bookshelf Online will open. | Desktop Download your eBooks and use them whether you're connected to the Internet or not. >> Learn More | | Mobile Download the app and get your eBooks on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device. >> Learn More | | | To find out more about VitalSource Bookshelf, check out the VitalSource FAQ. | | | | Course Description | This course addresses concepts and techniques required to successfully implement change across an organization. Coursework focuses on identifying an organization’s vision as well as opportunities that can align the vision with the organization’s...
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...Communicating and Collaborating Effectively This paper focuses on effective communication and collaboration methods for people with Visual, Kinesthetic, and Auditory learning styles and with NF, SF, and ST personality types from the Myers-Briggs model. Learning Styles Kinesthetic learners are those who learn through experiencing/doing things that help them learn better. We do better when we include hands-on communication and collaboration activities, such as building models, drawing diagrams, writing on a flipchart or white-board, working with visual aids, and taking notes. Auditory get better grades learners learn best through hearing, have strong language skills, a well-developed vocabulary, and follow spoken directions well. Oral presentations are crucial for understanding a subject and written text is hard to follow, but auditory learners can remember lectures and speeches. Personality Types Three of the four personality types from the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) model include NF, SF, and ST along with effective methods for communicating and collaborating effectively within a team. Intuitive Feeling (NF) ' To communicate effectively with NF personality types, team members should focus on the big picture and not spend too much time on specific details, especially if the context is not clear. Team members should be willing to discuss values, details, relationships, ideas, and impacts on people. NFs understand that their ideas and contributions are valued...
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...Communicating and Collaborating Strategy Inez S. Causey GEN/200 05-23-2011 Professor Heiko Sweeney Abstract This paper discusses and developments a strategy to collaboration and communication between different members of a group that is tasked with functioning as a team. Team functionality described in particular group or team that is comprised of people who possess different personality types and different styles of learning. There will be at least three different learning styles explained. The strategy includes the design of a proficient strategy for the collaboration and communication between the various learning styles. Discussed in this paper; there are at least three different types of personality that explained. The strategy explained within the text includes the development of a method to proficiently collaborate and communicate between the varying kinds of different personalities. The assignments titled ³Multiple Pathways to Learning´ and ³Personality Spectrum´ used as information resources within the text. This paper will illustrate the concepts and strategies for success in a social setting, known as working with others. Communicating and Collaborating Strategy Communication is a skill that we learned and developed through the course of our lives experience. Whether it is verbal or nonverbal, we use it in our everyday lives. It makes you grateful, that I decided to return to school, in doing so I am now working to enhance my communication skills...
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...becoming more predominant in your lives. Now, online classes are an option. This advancement changes the ways and motivation of learning. Students no longer have to "go" to class; they can get online at home, a cafe, or anywhere else that provides internet access. Online classes may seem more convenient, but traditional learning is more beneficial. Many people argue that online learning is just as beneficial as traditional learning, if not more. Online learning allows you to have access to your classes where ever you go. You can go on vacation, or simply out to lunch and carry your classes with you. This is also helpful for you if you work or have kids. Not only is it nice to always have the classes available, you can also view the lesson or lecture as needed. In traditional school you do not have that opportunity unless you video record or tape the class. You still have a deadline to complete the class, but you can work at your own pace and when you have the time. Online classes also offer the opportunity to learn from professors around the world. This allows you to learn about other cultures. Since technology is changing so rapidly, the option of taking online classes will assist you "keeping up" with technology. The professors are reachable through online chat, email, discussion thread, without having to wait for office hours. Your schedule may not match with the professor's if you wanted to visit in office hours. Another benefit of online classes would be the resources you have...
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