Edited by Steve Alexander-Jones, Thursday, 14 Apr 2016, 07:30
Write a blog post comparing the courses with regards to:
technology
pedagogy
general approach and philosophy.
DS106
Technology
Its a website set up by the University of Mary Washington and is open to anyone with access to the internet
Pedagogy
This system strangely I think requires the user to set up a fake identity (a little uncomfortable for me) then create stories and presentations that are openly shared and copied by other users. The course objectives are:
Develop skills in using technology as a tool for networking,
sharing, narrating, and creative self-expression
Frame a digital identity wherein you become both a
practitioner in and interrogator of various new modes of networking
Critically examine the digital landscape of communication
technologies as emergent narrative forms and genres
Which for me boils down to gaining skills in using e-learning tools !
Philosophy
It's informal as students can do what they want when they want on the website, which is a demotivating factor for me, it has many different activities for students to learn from via others students uploading links to their own remote based blogs
Coursera
Technology
The system host many courses that start at different times during the year, the courses are free but if one wants a certificate then there is a charge, It's very easy to sign up, immediate access is given, there are course fees
Pedagogy
They offer a sociable learning environment and the seems to be based on what one might consider a typical online course structure, time limited (for some courses), tutor supported , peer review and reflection. The courses as supported by various universities who I presume then provide a certificate validated by them?
Philosophy
This supports and encourages collaborative learning and support from all participants which encourages students to complete the courses
WK10 ACTIVITY14 COMPARING MOOCs
DS106
Technology
Its a website set up by the University of Mary Washington and is open to anyone with access to the internet
Pedagogy
This system strangely I think requires the user to set up a fake identity (a little uncomfortable for me) then create stories and presentations that are openly shared and copied by other users. The course objectives are:
Develop skills in using technology as a tool for networking, sharing, narrating, and creative self-expression
Frame a digital identity wherein you become both a practitioner in and interrogator of various new modes of networking
Critically examine the digital landscape of communication technologies as emergent narrative forms and genres
Which for me boils down to gaining skills in using e-learning tools !Philosophy
It's informal as students can do what they want when they want on the website, which is a demotivating factor for me, it has many different activities for students to learn from via others students uploading links to their own remote based blogs
Coursera
Technology
The system host many courses that start at different times during the year, the courses are free but if one wants a certificate then there is a charge, It's very easy to sign up, immediate access is given, there are course fees
Pedagogy
They offer a sociable learning environment and the seems to be based on what one might consider a typical online course structure, time limited (for some courses), tutor supported , peer review and reflection. The courses as supported by various universities who I presume then provide a certificate validated by them?
Philosophy
This supports and encourages collaborative learning and support from all participants which encourages students to complete the courses