Learning Online

Learning Online presented by Kyle Mackie Pre-Flight @ University of Guelph July 2, 2009

Turn off your computers! presented by Kyle Mackie Pre-Flight @ University of Guelph July 2, 2009

What we'll talk about today • Learning Management Systems • What to Expect • Rights and Responsibilities • Netiquette • Privacy and Security • Academic Misconduct and Plagiarism

Learning Management Systems • A learning management system (LMS) is software for delivering, tracking and managing training/education. o delivery of content o online assessment o tracking student progress o collaboration

Login Pages

Home pages

Course Homepages

Content Pages

More Tools

What to expect • every course may be presented differently • every instructor may use tools differently • instructors may use different tools for different offerings • things may change • other tools may be used

Keys to success • if it's a course with a website, you STILL SHOULD go to class! • find out how the website (etc.) will be used in your course • access the course early • check email • check discussion boards • check links • click through orientations • know where your resources are • know who to contact for help!

Special accommodations • it's YOUR reponsibility to find out the procedure • work with your instructor and CSD • make arrangements early • be patient and give yourself enough time

Golden Rule #1: Passwords are like underwear

Golden Rule #2: This ain't Facebook

Netiquette

Netiquette rules • know who to contact for help • forward and quote appropriately • DON'T TYPE IN ALL CAPS! • be timely, but not rash • don't blame the Borg when the Borg shouldn't be blamed

More netiquette • consider your digital footprint • don't fight with your girlfriend/boyfriend in your class discussion board • don't try to sell your car in the main class discussion • follow the convention and rules of the tools/class • REMEMBER to log off

The Rules... Consult the University’s Acceptable Use Policy and Guidelines to ensure computer resources are used responsibly. The Student Rights and Responsibilities policy outlines the expectations of conduct as a member of the University of Guelph.

The Rules... The University of Guelph is committed to a campus free of discrimination and harassment. Please consult the Human Rights policy or the Human Rights and Equity for more information. Access and Privacy Guidelines provide information about protection of privacy relative to personal information held by the University of Guelph or, more generally, about access to information under the custody and control of the University.

Academic Integrity • plagiarism • copying another's work in tests, lab reports, theses, journal articles, or computer programs • damaging, hiding, or destroying library books • falsifying health certificates • cheating on exams

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzV8GAtK0A0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2IO9CmuYSg

Tools to "F*ck the System"

Tools to check

The Reality

Have fun learning. thank-you!

Learning Online

by Kyle Mackie on Jul 02, 2009

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