Module 3 Google Docs

Google Docs enables the power of sharing and collaborating on a document to assess its value, make improvements and finally publish.

The process is simple; Visit Google docs, Login, Upload drafts, Share / Invite Collaborators

 There are many uses and advantages to be gained from using Google Docs: 

(1)  Accessibility 24/7 globally

(2)  There is always only one visible document edition for all users / collaborators to work with.

(3)  Replaces multiple address emails and the associated copies of the document

(4)  Tracking of who is inputting / how much / how often / improvements in the quality of their input

(5)  Larger audience inspires better work

(6)  Replaces physical meetings

Remeber the process to publishing is straightforward:  brainstorm / draft / revise / edit / publish (upload)

Geoffrey

Module 2 Learning

The experience of this Module is to create a blog.  The procedure is straightforward.  I found the ability to design your own blog useful, if a little extravagant.  To me the purpose of a blog is to communicate more than to decorate.  I like the ability to share or not share a blog.  I found accessing the Wiki to add my details frustrating as the webpage form loaded very slowly and would not allow me to enter my details.

Module 2

Blogging:  Blogs are designed to be a collaborative tool.  Like all tools the fundamental question is; how can this tool further enhance my teaching and learning?  The tool must enable communication to be equitable and available.  The ability to build a response to a question or activity is one advantage of blogging.  Let's not forget that the means, the ability to communicate, is just as important as the end, the collaborated material, for some users.  The 'magic' of the internet as a communication medium is demonstrated by blogs.                                                   

Module 1

Simple, easy to follow instructions to get going.

 I have maintained an MSWord Table with useful sites I have already found along with a description, for future reference and to make available to all staff.

Tip:  Create a password different to all other passwords that can be used for all Course associated sites.

Geoffrey