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Accessing Sources of Evidence for Practice VLE & Communication Session 2b Practical By Ian Cole. Last updated 20/1/06. Get into your study groups. Study Groups. Before we start……. Please turn off your mobile phone. Session Plan. Overview of YorkShare VLE Login Communications tools
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Accessing Sources of Evidence for Practice VLE & Communication Session 2b Practical By Ian Cole Last updated 20/1/06
Get into your study groups Study Groups
Before we start……. Please turn off your mobile phone
Session Plan • Overview of YorkShare VLE • Login • Communications tools • Survey & Quizzes • Content & Resources • Asynchronous & synchronous Communication. • Discussion boards • Commercial & Educational Chat Rooms. • Explore Synchronous Communication. • Homework
IT Problems and Issues A chance to discuss any IT problems
Discussion Board. • An electronic message area. • You have to login to see messages. • Most bulletin/discussion boards serve specific interest groups. • Review messages left by others, and leave your own message.
Rules for discussion boards • Messages should include a Hi & Goodbye. • Messages should include your name. • Messages to be kept fairly short(max 300 words). • Smiley’s are ok but text type language such as LOL, HTH, BTW M8 should be avoided unless explained. • Use plain English avoid techno jargon • Typing in capitals is SHOUTING and should be avoided. • Keep messages polite • No swearing. • login to the VLE once a day to read latest messages.
VLE activity • Participating in a online chat seminar • Seminar rules: • IJC will chair/facilitate the seminar. • Type a question mark “?” If you want to make a comment or ask a question. • Type in short sentences using ...... If you wish to continue. • We will discuss what you think of the course so far..
Homework • Search for The Course Handbook on the VLE or Student Intranet. • E-mail me with the following details: • What is the name, phone number and e-mail address of the Student Records and Bursaries Manager. • This information is in the Core Handbook on page 3 • Please complete this work by 24th Oct 08
Next Session (3a/3b) • With Karen & Janette • Using information resources 1: • Finding books and journals • Find information about library services. • Practical experience of the library catalogue and know how to locate items