Digital Literacies for Digital Learning - 02 - 20 June 2014

Topic outline

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  Digital Literacies for Digital Learning

  A practical overview and introduction to digital literacy. A "how to" approach for learning, teaching and support staff to innovate new models of curriculum delivery and stay on par with the digital curve. A starting point to begin developing and adapting current work practices for an online environment.

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  Course Information & Support

  Twitter Tag - #rsclol

  • News and announcements forum
  • Virtual Cafe Forum
  • Support Documentation

  • Induction Pack File
  • Course Overview Page
  • Course Schedule Page
  • Netiquette Page
  • How to use this site Page
  • Glossary of terms
  • Course Journal

    Reflecting on your own learning experience is an important and integral element of this course. Use this facility to consider and reflect on the course materials and e-tivities. In this course, your posts will only be visible to your course tutors who will comment on your reflections as appropriate. You should complete a minimum of three posts as instructed to gain the certificate of completion but please don't feel limited by this guide.

• Pre-Course Activity
  
  

  Pre-Course Activity

  • Create your profile Page
  • Test your webinar set up File
  • I have completed my personal profile and completed the webinar system test.

• Week 1: Content
  
  

  Week 1: Content

  The ability to find resources online is straightforward but how do you ensure the information you locate is relevant, current and fit for purpose?

  Week 1 will look at search strategies and services to find useful and usable content.

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  • e-tivity 1 - The Introductory Webinar

    An introductory webinar has been scheduled for Monday 2nd June from 12:00 - 13:00 pm.
    Access the webinar using the link provided below. Please arrive promptly (at least five minutes before the webinar starts). Ensure you have tested the set up you intend to use using the pre-course activities.

  • Introductory webinar Page
  • webinar link URL
  • webinar recording link URL
  • I have participated in the live webinar or viewed the recording

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  • e-tivity 2 - Your  Perfect Meal

    In this familiarisation and socialisation activity you are asked to describe your perfect dining experience to other course participants e.g. the food, the setting the company. 

  • Your perfect meal Page
  • Your perfect meal Forum
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    e-tivity 3 - An overview of content, collections and searching

    In this e-tivity you are asked to view learning materials and reflect on different search tools and collections you can use to find relevant and useful resources by participating in the accompanying discussion forum. Please use the tick box when you have completed this e-tivity.

  • Content - learning materials (opens in a new window) File
  • Content, collections & searching - discussion Forum
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    e-tivity 4 - Journal post reflecting on week 1

  • e-tivity 4 - Write your journal Page
• Week 2 - Communication
  
  

  Week 2 - Communication

  Week two will focus on creating a shared understanding of the communication tools in the mainstream and how practitoners can engage with them to support learning & teaching.

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  • e-tivity 5 - Learning Materials

    Work through the learning materials and use the forum to discuss your own emerging issues with others in the group. Please use the tick box when you have completed this eTivity.
    

  • Online Communications - learning materials (opens in a new window) File
  • Communication discussion forum
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    e-tivity 6 - Reviewing case studies

    Choose a case study to review and watch the associated video and add your review to the appropriate discussion forum. You could consider the challenge, the solution presented, the benefits and how you might use something similar in your own practice. Read other posts and comment on at least one other review.

  • Stranraer Cutting Crew Facebook at Dumfries & Galloway College URL
  • Discussion - Cutting Crew at Dumfries & Galloway College Forum
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  • Using Big Blue Button (webinar software) at the University of the West of Scotland URL
  • Discussion - Big Blue Button at UWS Forum
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  • Connecting with TQFE distance learners through online tutorials at the University of Dundee URL
  • Discussion - TQFE at the University of Dundee Forum
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  • VLE and Social Media enhancing student-centred learning at Dundee College URL
  • Discussion - VLE and social media at Dundee College Forum
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    e-tivity 7 - Journal post reflecting on week 2

  • eTivity 7 - Write your journal Page
• Week 3 - Creation
  
  

  Week 3 - Creation

  This week we focus on creation tools which can be used both to create learning materials but arguably more importantly, used by learners as an integral part of a learning experience. Many are available, however for practical reasons we have selected 5 web based, free and easy to use applications to illustrate the diverse range of tools for creating interesting and interactive learning.

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    e-tivity 8 - creating content

    In this activity you should choose one of the five tools below to work with. Read the instructions and complete the short tutorial provided and develop a small activity to support your learners for your own subject area using your chosen tool. You should consider the learning objectives, a rationale for using the tool and how you might apply it in your own practice.

  • VoiceThread - collaborative digital storytelling Page
  • Scoop.it - digital curation tool Page
  • Animoto - creating and sharing mixed media, output in video Page
  • Flickr - image sharing Page
  • Polleverywhere - online voting Page
  • Creation Tools - discussion forum
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    e-tivity 9 - Journal post reflecting on week 3

  • eTivity 9 - Write your journal Page
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    e-tivity 10 - Closing Webinar - Friday 20th June - 12:00 - 13:00

  • closing webinar Page
  • webinar link URL
• Course Matrices
  
  

  Course Matrices

  • Quality Matrix - Forum Activity Page
  • Quality Matrix - Case Study Review Page
  • Quality Matrix - Learning Sequence Page
  • Quality Matrix - Journal Activity Page
  • Voting Matrix - Peer Influencer Award Page
  • More about RSC Scotland's Open Badges initiative URL
• References & Further Reading
  
  

  References & Further Reading

  View the slideshare presentation on SCONUL's 7 pillars of information literacy [link opens in a new window]

  Read the Jisc Developing students' digital literacy guide [linnk opens in a new window]

  View the TEDx talk

  [link opens in a new window]

  Explore the Jisc Design Studio for Developing Digital Literacies [link opens in a new window]

  View the Jisc RSC Scotland Supporting the Digital Practitioner scoop.it page [link opens in a new window]

  View the Jisc RSC Scotland e-Safety and e-Safeguarding scoop.it page [link opens in a new window]

  View the Jisc RSC Scotland Open Educational Resources scoop.it page [link opens in a new widow]

  Complete the Jisc Legal copyright training course for University Lecturers [link opens in a new widow]