Introduction of MOOC-OER Initiative and Coursera Platform by American Spaces Thomas Jefferson Information Center

1. MOOC – Video Games and
Learning
American Spaces
Thomas Jefferson Information Center

2. • A massive open online course (MOOC) is an
online course aimed at large-scale interactive
participation and open access via the web.

3. Video Tour
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WK1l-7Wnzs#t=197
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PojLL3E-zk0
Coursera is an education company that
partners with the top universities and
organizations in the world to offer courses
online for anyone to take, for free.

4. MOOC – Video Games and
Learning
HOW TO REGISTER?

5. Go to www.coursera.org
OPTION 1: Look for “Video Games and Learning” at the search bar
OPTION 2: Visit the page directly
https://www.coursera.org/course/videogameslearning
“Video Games and Learning”

6. Click the button

7. Fill-up the necessary fields
If you already have a Coursera account,
please click the sign in button located at the
upper right corner of the page

8. How Coursera Works?
• What Format are the courses in?
– Course syllabus
– Pre-recorded video lectures
– Multiple Choice assignments and exams
– Peer-graded written assignments

9. How Coursera Works?
• What is the Honor Code?
– I will register for only one account.
– My answers to homework, quizzes and exams will be my own
work (except for assignments that explicitly permit
collaboration).
– I will not make solutions to homework, quizzes or exams
available to anyone else. This includes both solutions written
by me, as well as any official solutions provided by the course
staff.
– I will not engage in any other activities that will dishonestly
improve my results or dishonestly improve/hurt the results of
others.

10. How Coursera Works?
• Do I need any special software or computer
equipment?
– Make sure you’re using a supported web browser.
• Google Chrome (newest version)
• Firefox (newest version)
• Safari (newest version)

11. Course Policies
• Are the deadlines flexible? What if I fall
behind?
– Check the syllabus for your course carefully to
make sure that you understand the details of the
deadline structure.

12. Course Policies
• Are there any academic prerequisites?
– No, the “Video Games and Learning” course is an
introductory course.

13. Course Policies
• I'm just curious about the course topic. Do I
have to complete all of the assignments to
stay in the course?
– Yes, you must finish the course in order to get the
following certificates:
• Coursera Statement of Accomplishment
• U.S. Embassy Certificate of Graduation

14. Course Logistics
• How much time should I expect to devote in
the course?
– The course is a 5-week long session and you need
to devote 4-6 hours a week

15. Course Logistics
• How can I contact the instructor and the
course staff?
– Please use the discussion forum of the Coursera
page to contact the class moderator.

16. Course Logistics
• Do I have to watch the lectures live?
– No! All video lectures for your course will be pre-
recorded, and you can watch them at your
convenience. Your instructor will usually release
videos on a weekly basis

18. Course Logistics
• Can I download the videos and other visual aids?
– Yes, you can download the video files and other resources (e.g.
subtitles and slides)

19. Exams, Quizzes and Assignments

20. Exams, Quizzes and Assignments
• What is the difference between due date and
hard deadline?
– Due date is the date by which you should submit
the assignment, and the hard deadline is the date
by which you must submit it if you want to receive
credit.

22. Exams, Quizzes and Assignments
• Can I attempt an assignment more than
once?
– Many assignments allow multiple attempts. For
details please check the announcement page of
the course.

24. How do peer assessments work?
• Peer assessments phase
– Submission phase
• when you submit your work
– Evaluation phase
• when you evaluate your classmate’s work
– Result phase
• when you see your scores

25. Discussion Forum?
• Coursera discussion forum
– Questions on the course content
• Facebook Open Group
– Survey
– https://www.facebook.com/groups/amspacesphmooc/

26. Coursera Discussion Forum

27. Facebook Discussion Forum
https://www.facebook.com/groups/amspacesphmooc/

28. Will I receive a Certificate?
• The course offers a statement of
accomplishment from Coursera and US
Embassy Certificate for students who meet
the course passing criteria
• Class Graduation will be on 3rd Week of
November

29. About the Course?

30. About the Course?
Watch the Intro Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoW1Fnur6Bc

31. After the course, what’s next?
• Discover more opportunities by studying in
the United States. Our educationUSA advisers
help students by providing accurate,
comprehensive and current information on
how to apply to U.S. universities.
Please contact Ms. Princess Grace Wooden,
TJIC Deputy Director for more information.
Phone: 301-2558
E-mail: WoodenPC@state.gov

32. After the course, what’s next?
• You may access tons of resources at
eLibraryUSA, an American Digital Library.
• eLibraryUSA provides access to nearly 30
authoritative databases on current events,
business news and information, health,
science and technology, English language
learning and arts and culture.
Please contact Mr. Randolf Mariano,
TJIC Librarian for more information.
Phone: 301-2561
E-mail: MarianoRD@state.gov

33. THANK YOU!