Evaluating ditel 4

Evaluation: Diploma in Technology-Enhanced Learning 2011-2013

Unit 4: Learning through Instruction II - Innovative Instructional Scenarios Gender: Male Teaching Track: Primary Female Secondary Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements by ticking ONE answer for each statement. (5 Strongly Agree – 1 Strongly Disagree) Strongly Strongly Disagree Agree Unit Content/Method 1.

The information provided was relevant to my needs 1 2 3 4 5 2.

Unit had clear aims and learning objectives 1 2 3 4 5 3.

The tutors were knowledgeable and competent 1 2 3 4 5 4.

The style of the unit was stimulating and motivating 1 2 3 4 5 5.

The assignment/s involved too much work.

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The assignment/s was/were clearly explained.

1 2 3 4 5 Comment about the content and method of unit 4. Write your suggestions for improvement.

The content was directly relevant to how blended learning can be promoted in our classroom. Through the use of Wikis, the participants had a first-hand experience of this tool. This made it even more interesting as we experienced the effect of this tool on the learning process and the work required to use such a tool for teaching purposes.

With regards to the other module, PODCASTS, this was also very motivational and, again, we had a direct experience of what is required to develop a PODCAST and how such a tool can be quite interesting to be used in our classrooms.

Learning Environment I was able to work on assignments and exercises with other 1 2 3 learners 8.

There was support provided for activities with other learners 1 2 3 9.

Online learning tools were adaptable to my specific needs 1 2 3 10. Tools were available to share unit content with other learners 1 2 3 11. I learnt to use a variety of digital tools 1 2 3 12. When I came across problems in using the ICT facilities, I 1 2 3 knew where to get help from 13. I was able to learn from other participants 1 2 3 Comment about the learning environment of unit 4. Write your suggestions for improvement.

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The lecturer prepared a wiki space for our class and this was very effective to directly relate the theories/literature that we covered into practical sessions.

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Usefulness of the unit My knowledge of the subject now includes some new aspects I am able to put what I learned in the unit into practice

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Evaluation: Diploma in Technology-Enhanced Learning 2011-2013 16.

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Through this unit, I increased my skills in TEL 1 2 3 4 As a result of doing the unit, I feel better at managing my own 1 2 3 4 learning 18. I will recommend this unit to colleagues 1 2 3 4 19. Unit content was relevant to my teaching job 1 2 3 4 Comment about the usefulness of unit 4. Write your suggestions for improvement.

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A very interesting and fruitful unit to enhance my teaching profession

Suggestions for future Courses Indicate the relevance of the following topics in this unit for future courses: 20. Use of mobile and handheld devices in the daily life of 1 2 3 4 students 21. Use of mobile and handheld devices for education practice 1 2 3 4 22. MMORPG for skill development 1 2 3 4 23. Social networking applications 1 2 3 4 24. Multi-user virtual environments, Eg. Second Life, 1 2 3 4 25. Google environment 1 2 3 4 26. MS Live Workspaces 1 2 3 4 27. Integrated course management systems, Eg. Fronter 1 2 3 4 28. Podcasting 1 2 3 4 Please feel free to write any additional comments and suggest relevant topics to be included in this unit.

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With regards to the use of Fronter, as the standard VLE to be used in our educational system, more time could have been allocated to get acquainted with this system. However, it should be noticed that all teachers had a six weeks in-service course organized by the eLearning centre.