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    • Announcements Forum

    • Topic: Orientation to eLearning Overview

    • Orientation Overview Transcript Page
    • Course Description Page
      Students must
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    • Is this your first Online Course? Choice
      Students must
      View
      Make a choice

      Asking questions like this one is one of the learning tools of online learning. These one question polls are referred to as "Choices". They are useful for gathering information, just like surveys gather data.

      Read the question. Place a check in the circle by your answer. Then click "Save my choice".

      Introductory Choice

      Is this your first online course?

    • Choose a Group Group choice
      Students must
      Choose a group

      In some of the online courses, you will be expected to join a group so as to participate in the activities. In this orientation course you will be expected to join a group related to your school so that you can actively participate in the online discussions. Click on the link "Join a group" and proceed to select a group by clicking on the radio button next to the group name then scroll down and click the button "save my choice"

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    TOPIC 0:INTRODUCTION

    • Introduction

      Welcome to this introductory topic of the orientation. In this topic, you will be introduced to the layout of the eLearning portal.By the end of this topic you will be able to navigate the eLearning site with ease.

      Your Tasks

      Watch the introductory video on navigating the eLearning site and proceed to the Q and A forum and participate in the discussion on navigating the eLearning portal. You can also ask a question on any aspect of the eLearning portal that you might require clarification on.

      You are required to participate in discussion by sharing in the General Forum your experiences in navigating the eLearning portal
       
      Note: To post in the forum, click on the forum, click on the "Add a new discussion topic" button, type in the Subject which is the title of your discussion, type in the content of your discussion in the message area then scroll down and click on the "post to forum" button.


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    • News Forum
    • Q and A Forum
    • General Forum
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      Make forum posts: 1
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    TOPIC 1: GETTING TO KNOW YOU: YOUR ONLINE PROFILE

    • Introduction

      Online technology offers you an opportunity to create a vast network of colleagues and fellow learners. People come together via the World Wide Web (www) to learn from each other in a virtual classroom of formal and informal learning opportunities. How you present yourself via your online profile is therefore important. This topic shows you how. This topic shows you how to create such a profile.

      People use resumes or CVs (Curriculum Vitae), as they are sometimes called, to present themselves through their educational and career achievements, current projects and vision for the future. Often people begin with address and contact numbers, list their career to date, job titles, key projects, responsibilities and reporting relationships. They will sometimes include a Vision Statement.

      By the end of this session, you will be able to:

      1. Reflect upon the purpose of your online Profile
      2. View and comment on Sample 1 and Sample 2 profiles
      3. Upload a profile photo
      4. Learn about a Social Networking tool - 'tags'
      5. Draft your online profile
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    • Your Tasks

      • Watch the video below on creating an online profile
      • Follow the provided instructions and create your profile.Click Sample 1 here and Sample 2 here to guide you on the appropriate formats.

      • Upload your profile photo following the specifications below:
        • The image must be in color
        • Taken in front of a plain white or off-white background
        • The image dimensions must be in a square aspect ratio (the height must be equal to the width2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm))
        • The image must be in JPEG file format
        • Click here to view examples of acceptable photos
      •  Click here  the Topic 1  Discussion Forum which is the same as the one underneath.Participate in the activity as instructed .
      • Attempt the topic choice  and topic 1 Quiz
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    • Topic 1 Forum: Getting to Know You
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    • Activity Title: Beyond the CV: Building Your Digital Identity External tool
      Students must
      Receive a grade

      Activity Title: Beyond the CV: Building Your Digital Identity

      Participate in the class debate. To get started read the background information then click on enter and post your argument for or against the assertion provided

    • Topic 1 Quiz: Creating your online Profile
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    TOPIC 2:COMMUNICATION TOOLS AND SKILLS

    • Introduction

      The aim of this topic is to introduce you to the communication tools on the eLearning platform. You will learn how to send private messages (Messaging), conduct public discussions (Discussion Forums) and Participate in an online lecture (web conferencing) 

      By the end of this topic, you will be able to:

      1. Distinguish between public and private communication
      2. Use communication tools for various academic tasks
      3. Add a contact(s) to your messaging setup
      4. Understand the rules of online communication (Netiquette)

      Your Tasks

      Before proceeding with the activities below, click on this link which contains information on netiquette. These are the rules that will guide you when interacting with your fellow participants within the online courses.

      After working on the activities below, attempt the Quiz .

      Activity 2.1: Messages

      The messaging tool is a 'private communication' tool. This allows for two users to privately communicate on the eLearning portal. You can also create a contact list of people who you will be communicating with frequently.

      • Download this document which contains instructions on using the messaging tool. Proceed and add people into your contact list and send out messages to the people on your contact list.

      Activity 2.2: Discussion Forum

      A forum is a 'Public communication' tool. Whatever is posted to the forum is accessible to all the course participants. In a forum, you can start a discussion or reply to a discussion (this is called threading).

      • To post in the discussion forum, click on the topic two discussions below, click on the "add a new discussion topic" button. Type the subject of your discussion and then the content of your discussion in the message section. 
      • To reply to an existing discussion, open the forum and open a discussion by clicking on its title. Scroll down to the bottom right side of the discussion and click on the 'reply' link. Type your reply and then scroll down and click on post to forum. Replies to a discussion make it easy to follow an evolving class discussion. When making replies, ensure your reply is relevant to the discussion you are replying to.
      • You can also attach a file that reinforces your contribution in the attachment section. 
      • Scroll down and click on '"post to forum"
    • Topic 2 Forum
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      Mark as done

      Activity 2.3.: Participating in an Online Lecture: Web conferencing

      The eLearning portal has a tool that enables you and other participants to have a real-time interaction with each other.These sessions can be recorded and accessible later.During the sessions, the presenters are provided with the tools to share presentations and their screen to the rest.This is is an ideal tool for holding online lecturers and presentations as well as demonstrating a software solution to class.ne class.This is referred to as the web conference tool. At the eCampus, this tool is used for theses, proposal, concept defenses and holding online lecturer sessions.

      • Download this presentation on the process of participating in an online class through web-conferencing
      • To successfully run the web conferencing feature ensure you have the following in place
        • 1Mbits download and 0.5 Mbits upload speed. You can test their actual bandwidth using speedtest.net.
        • A dual-core CPU with at least 2G of memory. 
        • Headphones with a microphone
      • Click on this link to join the web-conference room (Ask a friend to also join the web-conferencing room so that you can interact )
    • Netiquette Page
    • Topic 2 Quiz: Communication tools and Skills Quiz
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    • Activity Title: Web Conferencing is the most effective. External tool
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    TOPIC 3: PRACTICING METHODS OF ONLINE ASSESSMENT

    • Introduction

      In this topic, you will be taken through the different methods of assessment. You will learn how to upload an online assignment, attempt a quiz and finally check your grade book and feedback on your assessments within a given course.

      There are primarily 3 methods of online assessment you will interact with frequently  within the online course:

      1. Graded Discussion forums
      2. Submitted Assignments
      3. Quizzes

      Activity 3.1: Graded Discussion Forums

      In the previous session on using online communication tools, you were taken through the use of discussion forums. A discussion forum can be graded or not graded.. In some courses, the discussions posted in the discussion forums will be graded by the facilitators/Lecturers. Graded discussion forums are used by the lecturers assess the lessons on a given topic. 

      Your Tasks

      1. Participate in the topic 3 Discussion forum by threading to the discussion initiated by your facilitator. Your discussion post will be graded.
    • Topic 3 Forum:Practicing Methods of Online Assessment
    • Students must
      Mark as done

      Activity 3.2: Submitted Assignments

      In some of the learning activities within the courses, you will be required to submit your work for grading. The eLearning portal supports submission of assignments in a variety of formats (pdf, doc,ppt,mp3). You are required to submit the assignment in the provided assignment box.

      Your Tasks

      1. Download the orientation worksheet and answer the questions then submit the answers in the assignment box provided.
    • Orientation Worksheet Assignment Box

      Download the Orientation worksheet and answer the Questions then upload it here for grading

    • Orientation Worksheet File
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      Mark as done

      Activity 3.3: Quizzes

      Within the online courses, you will be provided with Quizzes. Quizzes are graded by the system and the results and feedback displayed after the attempt. There are two types of quizzes you will encounter within your courses i.e. Mastery Quiz and Timed Quiz

      Mastery Quiz

      This quiz has been structured to allow the learner more than one attempt and thus not timed. Its purpose, as its name suggests, is to allow the participant to master the concepts presented in a course.

      Timed Quiz 

      As the name suggests it is actually timed with a provision of a single attempt. In this case, the purpose of the quiz is for assessment. You are required to finish the timed quiz well within the indicated duration.

      Your Task

      1. Attempt the Mastery and Trimmed quiz
        (Note that you only have one attempt at the timed Quiz )
    • Topic 3 Mastery Quiz
    • Topic 3 Timmed Quiz

    • Activity 3.4: Course Grade Book

      Ensure you are logged in and you are within the course for which you would want to check your grade. The following steps will therefore apply.

      Step 1: Click on the grades menu item on the course menu as shown below



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    TOPIC 4: E-LIBRARY

    • Introduction

      The aim of this topic is to introduce you to the eLibrary and its content and help you learn about how to search, find, download or read the relevant electronic resources to supplement your learning, teaching and research.

      Your Tasks

      1. Watch the video on the eLibrary. (You can access the transcript here )

      2. Access the eLibrary databases and practice to read online or download ebooks, eJournals and past examination papers

      3. Participate in the discussion on the eLibrary within the eLibrary discussion forum

      4.  Attempt the quiz

    • Topic 4:The E-library Quiz
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    • eLibrary discussion forum
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    • eLibrary Transcript Page
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    TOPIC 5: ONLINE EXAMS

    • Introduction

      The aim of this topic is to guide you on how to examination online including preparations to be done on your end.

      1. Read the instructions on how to proceed with exams and post your reflection on the Discussion Forum

      2. Take the Mock examination


    • MOCK EXAM (MOCK EXAM IS MANDATORY)
      How to prepare for the Online Exam

      • The aim of this topic is to guide you on how to examination online including preparations to be done on your end.
      • Watch the video on the how to download lock-down browser and installation on your computer.
      • Take the Mock examination
      • Download Lockdown Browser [External Link]
      •  [External Link]

      NOTE

      • The examination format varies. Carefully read the instructions provided in each exam.
      • All the exams are scheduled according to the exam timetable
      • You do not need to take a lot of time doing the MOCK exams. The aim is just to enable you prepare your gadgets for the exams
    • Mock Exam Quiz
      Opened: Wednesday, 28 August 2024, 4:59 PM
    • Online Exams Forum
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      Make forum posts: 1
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    TOPIC 6: EXPLORING THE NEW PARADIGM OF ONLINE EDUCATION

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