2nd week that I didn’t have time to put into this MOOC
Performed poorly on material based upon personal standards
Definitely easier to come up with correct solutions
I’ve decided not to drop the course to see if I can pull myself back in
Even when I go through the content, I’m not feeling like I’m learning anything that I can share with others. I’m just doing the math and getting the answers. I wonder if a conversational course on Evolution would be better instead of having to dig into the minutia
MOOC on Personal Finance
Able to catch up with last week material today to complete the 4th module and some of the peer assessed stuff. Not sure if these videos are helping me.
Still gaming the quizzes after watching the videos.
Really doubt that this is a beneficial exercise
MOOC observation: If we are using this for professional development, this format may be good because you are looking for specific knowledge. If this is for edification, it is not as useful. I’m not sure I know that much after taking these courses that give me all of these deadlines and assessments. I need time to reflect and apply the knowledge.
Spring ’13 revisions/developments
IST 230 (Newcomer)
Larry says that he will take a look and let us know
IST 250 (Bixler)
Met with Brett on 1/30 to discuss adjustments
Mostly items that Brett will fix
He will send me changes to the curriculum
IST 420 (Ocker)
Have readings for the course & need to get someone to create pdf’s – delegated this to Audrey
Double checked to make sure this was okay with Amy G, & it was
Spring ’13 Courses
IST 110
Sec 007 (Jim F)
Found additional items that need to be fixed
IST 111S
Sec 001
Set dates for group project video
Helped remedy an issue with access to quiz. Here is a video that I shared with faculty: http://screenr.com/Lwl7
IST 301
Sec 002 (Mahar)
more questions about CATME, even after I said that I’m not the one who created or supports the tool.
IST 331
Note from Bill about wanting to meet to discuss adjustments in preparation for Summer ’13 offering
Placed note on my calendar to contact in mid-March
Summer ’13 Courses
IST 110
Sec 001 (Farugia)
Emailed Farugia and got the okay to set up the course based upon Spring ’13 version
Completed 2/13/13
Sec 002 (Newcomer)
Emailed Newcomer and got a reply. Still waiting for 2nd confirmation
IST 111S
Sec 001 (Folkers)
Set up the course based upon SP 13 version
Follow up email with Deirdre to let her know that it is done on 2/12/13
Ongoing Projects:
Updated google spreadsheet for Summer ’13
Immediate Decisions / Issues:
Need LMS that better integrates and includes tools that we use in our classes. Too many tools are open-source and unpredictable to count on
Back Burner:
None
Important Dates:
MOOC Jan 4 – March 15 called Introduction to Genetics and Evolution
MOOC Jan 14 – Mar 4 called Fundamentals of Personal Finance
Feb 4-6 EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative Annual Meeting in Denver, CO
