Scheme of Work

21st Century Learner

Session

What we are Doing. What you need to do.

1 Introduction to e-learning and electronic portfolios

Mini Task 1Outline the pros and cons of e-portfolio v paper based? Be creative and share your ideas online with other students using an academic poster – share your poster using ISSUU software

Update Reflective Log

2 Netiquette and online rules for social networking

Mini Task 2Research various online Netiquette guides and produce your own version for use in a relevant sector / industry (Further guidance will be provided in class)

Share using SlideShare software

Update Reflective Log with underpinning knowledge

3 On line Learning Theory

Mini Task 3

Think about the new theory of connectivism and the benefits and issues with using massive open online courses (mooc’s) to support your learning.

In your reflective log – write about the main characteristics of a MOOC, research and name Mooc’s that are available. Discuss the benefits and issues of this type of learning. Would you like to use Mooc’s within your own learning – Discuss your answers?

Update Reflective LogHalf Term

6 The Great Digital Divide

Watch and discuss the Essa School video – which highlights the digital divide in local education.

Mini Task 4

In your reflective logsummarise how the digital divide is

present within the Essa School, what practices are evident. Comment on the benefits and Issues that may arise from this innovative practice.

Mini Task 5You are the new head teacher at Essa school – Write a policy for use of personal I-pads. Be Creative you are communicating with children – share your policy online with others using an online sharing platform – the decision is yours how to present this information and share it online?

7Online Technology Mini Task 7

Illustrate a range of online technologies (at least 3) with a summary of their strengths and weaknesses in delivering online opportunities?

In pairs select an industry other than education – identify a range of online technologies (at least 3) and how they could be used in support of your chosen industry – You must discuss the benefits and the limitations for each!! – think innovative practices – use Prezi to present your ideas to others.

Research must include Cost, Availability, skill level required also summarise how these tools could be used in different contexts.

Full Submission of e-portfolio including reflective log

Your e-portfolio counts towards 100% of your final mark for this module.

The reflective log will be used to demonstrate your written ability and underpinning knowledge in this area. You must use correct Harvard format for

your referencing. Your reflective log will be submitted through the student turn it in system – Deadline of Friday 13th December 2013