Evaluation: Diploma in Technology-Enhanced Learning 2011-2013
Unit 6: Learning through Design II – Media Processes, Robotics, and Web 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6. The assignment/s was/were clearly explained. 1 2 3 4 5 Comment about the content and method of unit 6. Write your suggestions for improvement. The content of this unit was appropriate, even more the participants working in the secondary track. The Videography and Web Design modules were appropriate for both primary and secondary track teachers but Robotics was mainly targeted for the secondary or higher sector. The Web Authoring module was going to be a repetition of the first unit that we had with Mr. Camilleri but the lecturer provided different content which turned out to be quite interesting. I found it even more inspiring as it helped me to reflect and improve the technology enhanced activities that I already use with my students. This unit was well planned and the content provided was enough for a unit’s work. The modules were short but provided good foundation of how to adopt these tools in the teaching process. 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 6. Write your suggestions for improvement. 7.
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The learning environment was appropriate and all the necessary resources were at hand
Evaluation: Diploma in Technology-Enhanced Learning 2011-2013
Usefulness of the unit My knowledge of the subject now includes some new aspects 1 2 3 4 I am able to put what I learned in the unit into practice 1 2 3 4 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 Comments about the usefulness of unit 6. Write your suggestions for improvement. 14. 15. 16. 17.
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I found this unit to be very useful. It could have been fruitful if lecturers provided us with more details and examples of online tools that can be used to create online teaching activities. Fairly said, through online research one can find many online tools but having a list of such tools at hand is always encouraging.
Suggestions for future Courses Indicate the relevance of the following topics in this unit for future courses: 20. Designing an audio documentary 1 2 3 4 21. Using audio documentaries in learning 1 2 3 4 22. Designing a Video Documentary 1 2 3 4 23. Using video documentaries in learning 1 2 3 4 24. Designing and building robots 1 2 3 4 25. Programming robots 1 2 3 4 26. Using robots in learning 1 2 3 4 27. Web design principles 1 2 3 4 28. Evaluating educational on-line websites / environments 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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I emphasize on the use of the VLE (Moodle) as the backbone platform for this course. Once again, not all lecturers used Moodle for delivering content, for providing forum and discussion boards for our queries and general discussions and for submission of assignments