AJ_EVAJ Introduction to e-learning

Faculty of Education
Spring 2009
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Aaron Marc Collier, B.A. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Tamara Váňová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Světlana Hanušová, Ph.D.
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Jana Popelková
Timetable
Wed 10:40–11:25 učebna 12
Prerequisites
Basic orientation in multimedia language learning tools and fast connection to the Internet.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 15 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/15, only registered: 0/15, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/15
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
By the end of this module, participants should be able to demonstrate the following:
1. Knowledge of basic terminology;
2. Ability to use the main features of various LMSs
3. Confidence in adapting an LMS for their own learning;
4. The ability to use the LMS for specific activities and learner groups;
5. A working knowledge of Moodle - as students, teachers and course designers.
Syllabus
  • 1. Basic terminology;
  • 2. Most common LMSs;
  • 3. First steps in Moodle;
  • 4. Students' role;
  • 5. Teachers' role;
  • 6. Course designer's role.
Literature
  • http://moodlinka.ped.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=1193
  • 1. Feature Glossary: http://www.edutools.info/glossary.jsp?pj=4
  • RICE, William. Moodle teaching techniques : creative ways to use moodle for constructing online learning solutions. First published. Birmingham: Packt Publishing, 2007, v, 172. ISBN 9781847192844. info
  • HRTOŇOVÁ, Nina and Anna VÁŇOVÁ. Pilotní kurzy : informačně metodická příručka. Vyd. 1. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2007, 50 s. ISBN 9788021042605. info
  • COLE, Jason and Helen FOSTER. Using Moodle. Second edition. Beijing: O'Reilly, 2007, xiii, 266. ISBN 9780596529185. info
  • RICE IV, William H. Moodle : e-learning course development : a complet guide to successful learning using Moodle. Birmingham: Packt Publishing, 2006, ix, 236. ISBN 1904811299. info
  • HRTOŇOVÁ, Nina, Anna VÁŇOVÁ and Luděk MATYSKA. Projekt e-learning 2006 - pilotní kurzy. 2006, 4 pp. Zpravodaj ÚVT MU, XVI, 4, 12-15. ISSN 1212-0901. info
  • VÁŇOVÁ, Tamara. Blended Learning v prostředí Moodle při přípravě budoucích učitelů na PdF MU v Brně. In KVĚTOŇ, Karel. Trendy v e-learningu, Sborník konferenčních příspěvků. 1st ed. Praha: ČVUT, 2005, 3 pp. ISBN 80-01-03203-5. info
  • VÁŇOVÁ, Tamara. E-learningová podpora výuky angličtiny na Pedagogické fakultě Masarykovy univerzity v Brně. In Pedagogický software 2004. 1st ed. České Budějovice: Scientific Pedagogical Publishing, 2004, 3 pp. ISBN 80-85645-49-1. info
  • VÁŇOVÁ, Tamara. Zkušenosti s podporou distančních prvků při vzdělávání učitelů angličtiny na PdF MU v Brně. In LISALOVÁ, Jindra and Zuzana FREIBERGOVÁ. Distanční vzdělávání v České republice: Současnost a budoucnost. 1st ed. Praha: Centrum pro studium vysokého školství NCDiV, 2004, p. 311-313. ISBN 80-86302-02-4. info
  • PARKER, Roger C. Looking Good in Print. Translated by Tamara Váňová. 1st ed. Brno: SoftPress, 2000, 320 pp. Grafika a design. ISBN 80-902824-0-7. info
  • GRAY, Daniel. Looking Good on the Web. Translated by Tamara Váňová. 1st ed. Brno: SoftPress, 2000, 240 pp. Reklama a design. ISBN 80-902824-1-5. info
Assessment methods
The course will be taught using the following methods:
1. Independent learning online;
2. Group-work (online);
3. Problem-solving;
4. Face-to-face teaching;
5. Peer evaluation of the presented outcomes (in the classroom as well as online during the follow-up phase); 6. Tutor's online feedback.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 1 hodina.
Teacher's information
http://moodlinka.ped.muni.cz
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2005, Spring 2006, Autumn 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Autumn 2008.
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