This document discusses various online resources that can be used to support learners, including wikis, blogs, personal learning networks, and Twitter. Wikis allow for collaborative group work on digital reports through embedded media like images, video and audio. Blogs can be used for personal development plans, showcasing work, and reflecting on learning experiences. Personal learning networks on Twitter and other sites allow users to stay connected with people in their field and exchange knowledge and advice. These online resources provide engaging content and opportunities for collaboration anywhere with Internet access.

1. Supporting learners withengaging online resources By UsmanArshad

2. Wiki What is it? Online web page in the form of word document Collaborative group work WYSIWYG user interface Easily accessible from anywhere In the cloud

3. Wiki Wiki group report Various exiting media elements embedded Images Animation Video Audio/Podcast ^ Complementing/extending/example of the text Digital report Example

4. Wiki Good practices of Wiki report writing Assign members to sections/chapters Members provide each other written feedback Under each members assigned section/chapter Assign other housekeeping/maintenance roles Backup Formatting Example

5. Wiki Other uses of Wikis Creating/sharing list of online journals/resources Brainstorming ideas Module glossary – subject matter terminology Individual note taking

6. Wiki Popular Wiki creation websites http://www.wikispaces.com http://wikisineducation.wetpaint.com

7. Blog What is it? Online journal Focus on certain topic/subject Reflect personal experiences/views Showcase work/projects/skills Can be accessed from anywhere No web development skills needed

8. Blog Personal Development Plan blog learning experiences Are personal learning goals/objectives in sync? reflect upon and evaluate express thoughts and experiences on your studies share any problems and achievements tutor and students can read and comment help improve academic work/performance etc other aspects of your development Example

9. Blog Portfolio blog Showcase your best work Embedded media Link to other files Ease of access, no storage medium hassle Motivation to keep up to date with field Life long learning Professional look Increase chances of employment Example

10. Blog Popular Blog creation websites http://www.blogger.com/home http://www.tumblr.com http://wordpress.com/

11. PLN Personal learning network Stay connected with people Common interests – subject/field Exchange knowledge/tips/advice/advancements Feedback on portfolio work Information comes to you Pick out info you find useful Life long learning Professional development

12. Twitter Twitter = Social networking + microblogging Follow people/brands/products Messages (Tweets)with 140 character limit Text, hyperlinks Example Tweet from @Microsoft Uses Marketing Self promotion of new blog posts/website content Political campaigns Protests Education

13. Twitter as a PLN Twitter as a PLN following people/experts/authors/blogs/websites relevant to field/subject Micro-discussions of specific topic Keep up to date with field/subject matter ‘hash-tag’ and ‘search’ tweets containing field terminology #usability #psychology

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