Monday, December 16, 2013

PgCert - Sketches

In preparation for the Pg Cert session that I'm delivering on 17th Dec, here are some sketches of things that might be in there:

My Prezis 

 Technology Enhanced learning at Coventry University -
 http://prezi.com/2qpkwxfldyh3/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy

 Finding Technology - includes my technology-wise criteria
http://prezi.com/kmnquf2e4rnz/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share

  TIPS from the above

  • Make it your own by using your photo
  • Make it easier for yourself by using a template

A Source 

C4LPT Top 100 tools for Learning: 
http://c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools

Etherpad

From this I looked at etherpad.  It's like using a very simple wiki.
http://c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/etherpad/
pick one of publicly available instances that friendly people from everywhere around the world have set up.
So I chose this:
 https://piratepad.ca/

Then I have to suggest a name of a pad that I've already started (or at least get everyone into one). Everyone/group needs to be in the same one.
Then I gave everyone a little exercise to do...



Top 100 Tools for Learning 2013
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2013
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2013

Friday, December 06, 2013

Moodle Tip - New icons

For people with teacher access: if you're not sure what an icon does, then just hover your mouse over it - in Moodle that is.

There's a slight difference: the "pen in hand" icon's been replaced by a cog, but that's it.
News Forum and the icons that are visible after turning the editing on
More information on the new icons is here in Moodle docs