GRADDIPIT

Reflective Journal

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 08:23:00 +0000

Personal Learning and Reflection
This is my first instance of designing any online course for me.Initially it was difficult for me to start thinking about design and course content.But I was very enthusiastic about designing my own course online.I take some point from lecture and learned how to implement course using ADDIE model so first part for me was to understand who is my target audience the what should I include in my course to that it meet requirement of target audience then course timeline is defined to ensure that everything is covered in that course of time.After this designing of course is done considering every requirement.My course is Designed on UDUTU platform which has exciting feature and i think it is best platform for cataract the need of audience.I think overall I have learned something new every week which helped me to design my course.

Ethical and Accessibility Issue
There is no ethical issue related to this course as it is easily accessible and user just need to sign up first and need to register for this course after which he will be given access to this course and from next time user just needs to enter his ID and password to get access to this course.

Technology and Technical Learning
Graphical map showing usage of digital technology

Technical problem and solution
Initially there was problem in uploading images of various format but later it was fixed by setting auto image upload.

Teaching and Learning Effectiveness
This course will try to give good pedagogy learning for every learner as course content is very easy and usage of multimedia is done in effective way to ensure that student does not get bore and to retain the excitement student can jump to another topic and can complete quizzes at end.

Possible Improvement and Future Extension
There is always room for improvement I think after response from students improvement will be done currently course follows very basic approach but depending on enrollments and usability some additional features can be added to course in future.

Project Plan

S.No.

Task

Week

Date

    1.

Analysis

  1.1

Identify target audience

Week 1

03 April 2016

    1.2

Topics covered in course

Week 2

10 April 2016

   1.3

Define outcome of course

Week 3

17 April2016

   1.4

Timeline of course

Week 4

24 May 2016

   2.

Design

  2.1

Script out course instructional, technical and visual design

Week 5

01 May 2016

    2.2

Graphical design of course

Week 6

08 May 2016

   2.3

Designing of user interface

Week 7

15 May 2016

  2.4

Prototyping creation

Week 8

21 May 2016

3.

Development

   3.1

Creation and Assembly of course content

Week 9

28 May 2016

   3.2

Revision and reviewed

Week 10

04 June 2016

   4.

Implementation

   4.1

Functionality of course is ensured

Week 11

11 June 2016

   5.

Evaluation

5.1

Assessment are designed

Week 12

18 June 2016

week 8 online courseware

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 16 May 2016 10:26:00 +0000

Activity 8.1
Free IELTS Online Course

https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/understanding-ielts/3/todo/3674
The Link gives access to free IELTS online course which is very interesting because British Council IELTS and Future learn have partnered together to help international students to perform well in IELTS exam.This course can be joined by anyone which is one of the exciting feature of the course.Every week course focuses on four major skill i.e listening,reading,writing and speaking.Course uses videos,test sample,quizzes to give greater understanding of test format.At each stage advice from our video tutor is given and students will be asked to share their experiences, tips and opinions with other learners.

Activity 8.2
Course learning for me
Staring from week 1 until now this course has made me learn lot of practical implementation of digital learning technologies like I learned creating blog,creating and updating wiki,e portfolio,cloud computing and online course creation techniques and live video interaction.

Liking About My Learning
I was aware of few things that we did in all these past weeks but never practically used it so this course has given me opportunity to practically learn which I think will going to help me in my future and moreover add to my skills.

Improvement About Course
I think course is designed very well to meet student requirements but there is always room for improvement and I think course could have some group activities for few week so that students will be able to know importance of team work.

Excited to post last blog of the semester thankyou every one for taking out your time and commenting on my blog.

week 7 e portfolio

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 15 May 2016 12:22:00 +0000

E-PORTFOLIO

E Portfolio is Aggregation of digital text,files,images multimedia and blog which shows the ability of user for self expression.E portfolio can be updated and maintained by user.E portfolio promotes critical thinking and support development of technology literacy skills.

Importance of E-Portfolio

1.Helps in evaluation of course

2.Monitors performance

3.Helps in finding job

4.It helps to track development in course

Google site link-https://sites.google.com/site/varunyadavcv/

Linkedin link-https://www.linkedin.com/home?trk=nav_responsive_tab_home

week 8 Cloud computing

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 10 May 2016 11:12:00 +0000

8.1.1 Cloud tool
Box is cloud tool that i have chosen because I like its interesting features.

8.1.3 Exploring box
Based on my exploration on box i have been able to post my review

8.1.4 Review of cloud tool's function
Box is freemium cloud tool that provides online sharing of files and content management services.Box is a cloud computing business which provides file-sharing, collaborating, and other tools for working with files that are uploaded to its servers. Users can determine how their content can be shared with other users. Users may invite others to view or edit an account's shared files, upload documents and photos to a shared files folder and give other users rights to view shared File.It allows to upload photos, videos and other files to Box and download them to device and allows to view and print 100+ file types, including PDF, Word, Excel, AI, and PSD.

Personal discovery about box
I found that box app allowed me to Access content online, from desktop, and on Android phone or tablet and easy to stay in synchronized with all content.it also allows offline access to content which has really attracted me toward it.Real-time search option is there and search within PDF, PowerPoint, Excel, Word docs can be done.I can save every important stuff online and can use whenever i need even with no internet connection.

Use of box for personal learning
I would use box for learning new things whose document are in my laptop but i cannot access them because i am not present at home so i can still access my document and learn from box even if there is no internet connection so in that way i will stay connected to what i am learning and i can do all other important job as well .

Link of two example
Using box one can Open,edit and save files in Box directly from Microsoft Office and Office 365 Pro Plus on Windows PC using box for office whose link is https://app.box.com/services/browse/popular/box_for_office

Docu sign is global standard for e signature and integration with box documents can be signed directly from box account link is https://app.box.com/services/browse/search/docusign

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week 5 Pedagogies & mobile leaarning

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 07:45:00 +0000

Digital technologies has profoundly changed the notion of knowledge and teaching,which has impacted the classroom most,books are no longer only medium to study.Images are becoming a primary means of information presentation in the digitized global media. Pedagogy has become directly proportional to digital technologies now a days as it has improved the standard of learning easy demonstration has made it easier. Visual learning is used as object for learning and teaching like digital image , digital studio and various multi media platform.

Pedagogy
It is defined as art of teaching or education but it is not constraint to this definition only ,according to me it need to be explored through thinking and practice of educator accompanying learner.it is knowing what is best suited for different individuals, mutual understanding between teacher and learner.

Online learning
I prefer to learn by watching YouTube video because I feel by practical demonstration of some activity helps me to learn better.

Online Tools
There are heaps of online tools available to suit different person according to their requirement and usability.some of few tools that i have used are:

1.YouTube
2.Skype
3.blogger
4. PowerPoint
5.Wikipedia
6.Adobe Photoshop
7. kindle

Wonderful Learning experience
when it comes to good experience about online learning I remember when I used to hit the gym back in India,I was pretty much crazy about fitness that i started doing fitness course which gives information about nutrition,supplement and workout exercise via you tube. I learnt from you tube how to do exercise correctly then practice them at gym and what amount of nutrition is required for body and on top of that it gave me good result in 2-3 weeks so that's how online learning was helpful to me

Week 4 :social technology and connected media

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 06:09:00 +0000

This is getting more exciting as we have entered week 4 and learned new thing about social technology and connected media.please have a go at my wiki page in which my finding about social technology have been done http://wikieducator.org/User:Varun77

Learning outcome week 4
1 web 2.0
2.web 2.0 tools
3. extending blog
4. media wiki activities
5. connecting wiki to post via Rss feed

so many things learned hope to learn more

week 3 DLT in organisation

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 11:38:00 +0000

Digital technologies are important part of modern learning institutes as it has made life easier for students and teachers to enhance their skill.Three digital technologies that are used in institutes nowadays are projectors,WiFi internet ,laptops,tabs,i pads or computers(depending upon institute)&e learning software system.These technologies plays vital role in improving the quality of teaching and ease of accessibility.Students no longer needs to go back home and search for certain topics or things.

According to me Digital skills that 21t century teacher must have grouped into
Basic- Use blogs and wikis to create online platforms for students,Create and edit digital audio,Use digital assessment tools to create quizzes,Use digital tools for time management purposes,Create screen capture videos and tutorial,be able to detect plagiarized works in students assignments,Use video content to engage students,Understand issues related to copyright and fair use of online materials
Intermediate-Use Social bookmarking to share resources with and between learners,Use Social networking sites to connect with colleagues and grow professionally,Find and evaluate authentic web based content, Use note taking tools to share interesting content with your students
Advanced -Exploit digital images for classroom use,Use info graphics to visually stimulate students, Create and deliver asynchronous presentations and training sessions, Compile a digital e-portfolio for their own development, Use polling software to create a real-time survey in class,Use of online sticky notes to capture interesting ideas.
REFRENCES
Kharbach. M (2015). The 20 Digital skills every 21st Century Teacher should have. Retrieved from http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2012/06/33-digital-skilss-21st-century.html

Wiki page creation

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 08:27:00 +0000

hello guyz
I have created my my first wiki page under url http://wikieducator.org/User:Varun77
it took quite longer time for me to create my page but after creation of my first wiki page i felt good its really nice to learn new thing and being an enthusiastic person i believe that i will learn more in upcoming classes.i was surprised when i edited my fellow mate page but overall good experience and hope to learn more in near future.

Long weekend

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 10:42:00 +0000

hey guys hope every one enjoyed their Easter break and some might have gone to church.I am fond of traveling so went out of auckland to tauranga to join my besties,went to mt. maunganui pleasant weather enjoyed hot spa,PS4 Fifa 15,and thrilling india vs australia match and late night chill out. yippee we won against Aussies......black caps be prepared haha......

Blue water spring ......mata mata alias hobbiton.....latest page to my travel diary

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 02:33:00 +0000

Napier trip....awesome scenic view...

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 02:30:00 +0000

1st trip of 2k16 taupo trip ........so exciting

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 02:29:00 +0000

coramandel trip.....guys interesting thing about it....narnia movie was shooted here only....

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 02:27:00 +0000

wonderful sunny day at waihi beach....its picture perfect..isinit?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 02:24:00 +0000

Rotorua trip.....my first trip of newzealand it was hell of fun with frdzz...

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 02:23:00 +0000

INTRODUCTION

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 01:35:00 +0000

Hi myself varun yadav pursuing grad dip IT level 7 from Auckland campus. I have been in New Zealand for past 7 months ,I found New Zealand is beautiful country not just because of natural beauty but people here in are really polite and helpful. I enjoyed my studies at EIT. My hobbies are travelling, making new friends,gyming and playing sports. I travelled a lot in past three months when my course was not in semester and explored New Zealand tried to learn their culture now my course has started looking forward to it and new opportunities after my studies.
cheers guys

S.No.	Task	Week	Date
1.	Analysis
1.1	Identify target audience	Week 1	03 April 2016
1.2	Topics covered in course	Week 2	10 April 2016
1.3	Define outcome of course	Week 3	17 April2016
1.4	Timeline of course	Week 4	24 May 2016
2.	Design
2.1	Script out course instructional, technical and visual design	Week 5	01 May 2016
2.2	Graphical design of course	Week 6	08 May 2016
2.3	Designing of user interface	Week 7	15 May 2016
2.4	Prototyping creation	Week 8	21 May 2016
3.	Development
3.1	Creation and Assembly of course content	Week 9	28 May 2016
3.2	Revision and reviewed	Week 10	04 June 2016
4.	Implementation
4.1	Functionality of course is ensured	Week 11	11 June 2016
5.	Evaluation
5.1	Assessment are designed	Week 12	18 June 2016