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Whenever you see this help icon on the left, you can click on it to view the range of help documents that guide you on the use of Moodle and other aspects of this course. |
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There are various types of resources and activities contained within this course. They can be accessed by clicking on the links to them - normally indicated by blue text. For example, to open a page which lists the general aims of this course, click on the blue text below. |
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This course works best when everyone participates in the online discussion forums. If you have not seen this before, you will soon get used to posting your own comments and replying to others. |
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Toolkit |
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The course has several 'topics'. You can go directly to the current topic we are working on by clicking on the large icons at the top of the page. When you first enter the course all topics are displayed. You will find that using the icons will load the web page more quickly as only that topic is then displayed. |
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Things you must do are indicated by the 'ToDo' icon on the left, it indicates an activity that you must complete. Some of these activities are assignments or quizzes. it is important that you realise that Moodle tracks all of your activity on the course - when you login or logout; what pages you viewed; your score on a test; any files you have uploaded/downloaded. When all of the activities marked like this are completed, you will have successfully completed the course! However, there are many other activities, particularly those that illustrate how Moodle works, that although not mandatory, you will learn much more by trying them out to appreciate all of it's features. |
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Lesson modules are the main 'lessons' of the course. There is a lesson module for 3 of the 4 main course topics. Lessons can be produced in a variety of formats. The introductory activities provide some examples of this. |
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Learning outcomes, performance criteria and evidence requirements for the course |
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Outlining different ways one can send messages using the Moodle learning management platform. |
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An overview of the tasks I have to do every week of the course. |
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An overview of the tasks I have to do every week of the course. |
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Two ways to navigate Moodle (i) using navigation block (ii) using breadcrumbs |
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Learning Outcomes |
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How this online course is facilitated |
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How will you be assessed? |
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Course Outline |
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Communication |
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Communication modes |
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Navigating |
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Course Navigation |
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How to upload and submit an assignment |
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Course Resources in pdf format |
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Prerequisites |
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Welcome: Let's Get Started |
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Course Introduction Checklist |
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Week One: Let's Get Started |
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My experiences with PowerPoint |
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Week One Checklist |
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Guide: Seting up a laptop computer to run a slide show on a projector |
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What is PowerPoint? |
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Topic Two: Let's Get Started |
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Topic Two Checklist |
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What MS PowerPoint skills do I have to demonstrate? |
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List of the PowerPoint features / options you have to demonstrate in a set of PowerPoint slides |
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Sample of checklist corresponding to the sample PP slide set. |
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How will I acquire the MS PowerPoint skills needed? |
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How do I demonstrate that I have the MS PowerPoint skills listed in the checklist? |
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MS PowerPoint Tutorials |
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Topic Three: Let's Get Started |
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Topic Three Checklist |
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Planning for assessment of your facilitation |
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PowerPoint Presentation Guidelines |
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Becoming PowerPoint Capable. Tips and tricks by Shelly L. Belflower |
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Checklist of criteria a quality PowerPoint should adhere to. |
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Learn about criteria that quality PowerPoint slides should meet. |
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Information from web on PowerPoint slides design. |
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Design tips for PowerPoint Below you find some information taken from the web. Read it critically asking yourself whether or not it is a good tip in YOUR learn environment and with YOUR learners. From: https://student.unsw.edu.au/design-tips Make it clear
Make it big
Keep it simple - Don’t overdesign
Keep it simple - Don't go overboard with technology
Be consistent
Be visual
Move beyond bullet points
Use graphics well
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A PowerPoint presentation by Satyajeet Singh |
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Reading about pedagogical criteria for PowerPoint slides for use in facilitation |
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Set of slides to be evaluated against criteria list and improved. |
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PPT suggestions interactive use PPP |
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Checklist PPP for use in learning session |
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Planning for PowerPoint supported session |
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Topic Four: Let's Get Started |
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Assessor's observation checklist. |
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Set of sample slides to illustrate skills in using MS PowerPoint features listed in the checklist. |
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Topic Four Checklist |
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Best practice in using PowerPoint |
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PP presentation covering dos and don'ts |
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Topic Five: Let's Get Started |
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Topic Five Checklist |