Evaluating ditel 5

Evaluation: Diploma in Technology-Enhanced Learning 2011-2013

Unit 5: Learning through Designing I – Learning Design 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 5. Write your suggestions for improvement.

The unit was too loaded, and so the material could have been sorted out into two different units. One focusing on the theoretical aspect (Dr. Bonanno & Profs. Joyes) and another unit for the practical side (Mr. Camilleri and Mr. Grech) The fact that we had an external lecturer delivering some lectures about ePortfolios was very inspiring as we got aware of the different ways that this tool is being used in foreign educational structures. It is even more stimulating to notice that we have to maintain an eportfolio ourselves throughout the course of studies.

The content and the method used to deliver the photography and Google Sketch modules were also very interesting. However, apart from transferring skills of how to use such tools, which was surely needed, it would have been ideal to elaborate on how these tools can be integrated in different learning scenarios.

Learning Environment 7.

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 5. Write your suggestions for improvement.

The learning environment was appropriate for this unit.

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Evaluation: Diploma in Technology-Enhanced Learning 2011-2013 Usefulness of the unit 14. My knowledge of the subject now includes some new aspects 1 2 3 4 15. I am able to put what I learned in the unit into practice 1 2 3 4 16. Through this unit I increased my skills in TEL 1 2 3 4 17. 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 Comments about the usefulness of unit 5. Write your suggestions for improvement.

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I found this unit very beneficial for my profession, even more when considering that I already promote such tools in my teaching approach. My only recommendations would be to split this unit into two distinct units to further elaborate on the modules covered.

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Suggestions for future Courses Indicate the relevance of the following topics in this unit for future courses: Creativity & Innovation in European Education 1 2 3 4 Learning Design Models 1 2 3 4 Comparing classroom with on-line learning 1 2 3 4 Learner Analysis 1 2 3 4 Analysing the learning environment 1 2 3 4 Determining type of learning 1 2 3 4 Determining Learning Outcomes (The What) 1 2 3 4 Developing a learning activity 1 2 3 4 Evaluating on-line learning 1 2 3 4 On-line design tools (Sketch Up) 1 2 3 4 Designing image-based resources 1 2 3 4

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