e-Ambassador

www.e-ambassador.co.uk

e-Ambassador programme

Starter pack

What is an e-ambassador?

An e-ambassador is a student who is part technician part advisor and part trainer. They will help give students a bigger say in how their course is delivered.

As an e-Ambassador, what might I be involved in?     

Create demonstration videos and upload to the internet Create interactive online quizzes Create visual summery word clouds Help classmates understand how to create Web pages in Mahara Help classmates to get their student emails - email forwarding and setting up smart phones

What are the e- Ambassador commitments?     

Attend 1 meeting per month Record thoughts and observations on the group Facebook page Commit approximately 2 hours per week Attend e-Ambassador conference - date to be confirmed Be willing to take on additional responsibility

What are the benefits to becoming an e- Ambassador?    

Sharpen your own ICT skills to give you the edge when applying for university or work Develop team working and leadership skills Help you to create resources that will be beneficial to your learning and your course Create an online record of your participation. This will then be turned into a printed ‘Blurb’ Book that can be presented at job or university interviews

If you are interested in taking part in this please contact your tutor.

For more information please go to: www.e-ambassador.co.uk or scan the QR code below

Getting started - developing your first project Choose something from the list below that you feel comfortable doing. These are only guidelines.

The most important thing is that you feel inspired. Bring your results to the first project meeting.

Create a video hand out

Find an online video that helps explain a topic covered on your course. Take a screen shot of the video and copy the URL and put them both into a Word document. Now add a summary explaining what the video covers. To make this simple to access from a smart phone, create a QR code from the videos URL. To see an example go to http://goo.gl/FtDW3. To create a QR code go to http://qrcode.kaywa.com/.

Record a classroom demonstration

Take step by step photos of a classroom/workshop/salon demonstration. Put these images into a Word document. Add descriptions to the images. Create a cover for your document with an image and title.

Turning a Take a PowerPoint from your Moodle course page and turn it into a Prezi. Add PowerPoint into any additional images, videos text and web links that you think makes the subject a Prezi easier to understand. For tutorials on how to create a Prezi go to www.prezi.com.

To see an example of a Prezi, go to http://prezi.com/x3fik8sfwzfl/e-ambassadorprogramme/ Creating an eBook

Pick a topic from your course and collect material about that subject. You might start by getting resources from your Moodle course. Look for additional materials such as diagrams, illustrations and links to videos. Add all these to a Word document. To create an eBook from your document, first turn it into a PDF, then upload it to the issuu website. To see examples and find out more go to www.issuu.com

Organising web links

Create a list of important course related web links, refer to your Moodle course page as a starting point. Add any additional ones you or your peers find useful.

When you have your list create a bookmarking resource that you can share with others. There are various alternative tools available but have a look at www.only2clicks.com. To see an example visit http://www.only2clicks.com/pages/esafety

Word clouds

Word Clouds are a great way to pick out key words from a text document or website. Frequently occurring words are displayed larger than less frequent occurring ones. They can be displayed in a variety of shapes and styles. These can work as a great revision tool. Go to www.tagxedo.com to find out more. To view a tutorial go to http://youtu.be/1nWz2g3MiaE

College email on your smart phone

Have you set up your smart phone to receive email? Do you know how to receive college emails on your smart phone? There are plenty of different help files online but if you want to be able to do this but don’t know how then please let your tutor know

Getting involved Convert a PowerPoint to a Prezi

Turn Word documents into eBooks

Access video on your mobile Create word clouds

Access college emails on your phone Use your mobile to respond to quizzes

Create video handouts with QR codes

Organise your web links

Create and keep a record of your involvement as a 'Blurb' book Feedback to the group using facebook