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# '''Register''' on this course site by clicking on the user icon (<i class="fa fa-user"></i>) in the site menu. This will enable you to submit WEnotes (microblog posts) and register your blog URL. (Note: As an open course, registration is not mandatory and we will post copies of the [[Introduction_to_project_management/IPM103/How_announcements_work|announcements]] on the course site.) | # '''Register''' on this course site by clicking on the user icon (<i class="fa fa-user"></i>) in the site menu. This will enable you to submit WEnotes (microblog posts) and register your blog URL. (Note: As an open course, registration is not mandatory and we will post copies of the [[Introduction_to_project_management/IPM103/How_announcements_work|announcements]] on the course site.) | ||
| − | # '''Familiarise''' yourself with the | + | # '''Familiarise''' yourself with the website navigation to find out where the: |
#* [[Introduction_to_project_management/IPM103/Syllabus|course syllabus]], | #* [[Introduction_to_project_management/IPM103/Syllabus|course syllabus]], | ||
| − | #* learning materials (see learning pathways link above) and | + | #* learning materials (see learning pathways link above), and |
#* support tutorials (see footer below) are located. | #* support tutorials (see footer below) are located. | ||
# '''Review''' the: | # '''Review''' the: | ||
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# '''Course feed''': The course hosts a [[Introduction_to_project_management/IPM103/Feed|live feed]] where you can read posts from WEnotes and participant blog posts using the "#{{:Introduction_to_project_management/Links/IPM103/Tag}}" tag or label. | # '''Course feed''': The course hosts a [[Introduction_to_project_management/IPM103/Feed|live feed]] where you can read posts from WEnotes and participant blog posts using the "#{{:Introduction_to_project_management/Links/IPM103/Tag}}" tag or label. | ||
#* WEnotes is the locally-hosted microblog technology for posting comments to the course feed. | #* WEnotes is the locally-hosted microblog technology for posting comments to the course feed. | ||
| − | # '''Suggested study time''': The course is divided into 9 sessions spread over three weeks. You should aim to spend approximately 2 hours per day at times which | + | # '''Suggested study time''': The course is divided into 9 sessions spread over three weeks. You should aim to spend approximately 2 hours per day at times which suit your own schedule. However, as an open course you can 'sip and dip', participating in the topics or activities you find interesting. The time you will need to successfully complete the [[Introduction_to_project_management/IPM103/Learning_challenges|learning challenges]] will vary according to your own experience in using social media and digital technologies. We estimate you will need about 30 hours of study time to complete the course. Learners participating in this course for formal academic credit will need to allocate an additional 10 hours required for completion of the final assignment. |
# '''International time zones''': OERu courses typically register students across 24 time zones. You should study this course in your own time zone. For example, carry out the instructions for Tuesday on '''your''' Tuesday, not the time zone of your facilitators. | # '''International time zones''': OERu courses typically register students across 24 time zones. You should study this course in your own time zone. For example, carry out the instructions for Tuesday on '''your''' Tuesday, not the time zone of your facilitators. | ||
| − | # '''Using social media technologies''': If you are new to using social media technologies, we provide detailed tutorials and instructions to help you set up your own personal learning environment during the [[Introduction_to_project_management/IPM103/Overview|orientation session]]. We recommend that you establish your personal learning environment before the course commences. Blogs provide a good way | + | # '''Using social media technologies''': If you are new to using social media technologies, we provide detailed tutorials and instructions to help you set up your own personal learning environment during the [[Introduction_to_project_management/IPM103/Overview|orientation session]]. We recommend that you establish your personal learning environment before the course commences. Blogs provide a good way of interacting with course participants while maintaining control over your own content. You can create a personal course blog or use an existing blog. |
| − | # '''Information overload''': At times the aggregated feed can generate a large number of posts. You are not expected to read everything. Read what is current when you log in and follow the links which you find interesting. After a few days you will identify participants with similar interests and you can then follow these | + | # '''Information overload''': At times, the aggregated feed can generate a large number of posts. You are not expected to read everything. Read what is current when you log in and follow the links which you find interesting. After a few days, you will identify participants with similar interests and you can then choose to follow these people in the course feed. |
# '''Learn by doing and sharing''': Most of all, have fun! We are changing the world for the better by returning to the core value of sharing knowledge in education. | # '''Learn by doing and sharing''': Most of all, have fun! We are changing the world for the better by returning to the core value of sharing knowledge in education. | ||
Revision as of 21:44, 20 November 2016
Planning a project (IPM103) is an open online course. The course materials are hosted on this web site. Learners participate and interact using their own personal learning environments. You will be shown how to set these up during the orientation sessions.
5 things you need to do before starting the course
- Register on this course site by clicking on the user icon () in the site menu. This will enable you to submit WEnotes (microblog posts) and register your blog URL. (Note: As an open course, registration is not mandatory and we will post copies of the announcements on the course site.)
- Familiarise yourself with the website navigation to find out where the:
- course syllabus,
- learning materials (see learning pathways link above), and
- support tutorials (see footer below) are located.
- Review the:
- Create the website accounts you will need for this course (if you don't already have them):
- WikiEducator - Required for posting on WEnotes
- Twitter (optional) if you want to Tweet using this popular social media site. (Remember to include the "#IPM103" hashtag in your Tweets.)
- Forum (optional) if you want to participate in discussions or post support FAQs. (Remember to search for posts by course sub-category.)
- Complete the optional https://survey.oeru.org/index.php/415354
Study tips
There are a few things you should know about the Planning a project course:
- Course tag: The course tag is: #IPM103. Write this down because you will use this tag for posting on Twitter and your blog posts.
- Course feed: The course hosts a live feed where you can read posts from WEnotes and participant blog posts using the "#IPM103" tag or label.
- WEnotes is the locally-hosted microblog technology for posting comments to the course feed.
- Suggested study time: The course is divided into 9 sessions spread over three weeks. You should aim to spend approximately 2 hours per day at times which suit your own schedule. However, as an open course you can 'sip and dip', participating in the topics or activities you find interesting. The time you will need to successfully complete the learning challenges will vary according to your own experience in using social media and digital technologies. We estimate you will need about 30 hours of study time to complete the course. Learners participating in this course for formal academic credit will need to allocate an additional 10 hours required for completion of the final assignment.
- International time zones: OERu courses typically register students across 24 time zones. You should study this course in your own time zone. For example, carry out the instructions for Tuesday on your Tuesday, not the time zone of your facilitators.
- Using social media technologies: If you are new to using social media technologies, we provide detailed tutorials and instructions to help you set up your own personal learning environment during the orientation session. We recommend that you establish your personal learning environment before the course commences. Blogs provide a good way of interacting with course participants while maintaining control over your own content. You can create a personal course blog or use an existing blog.
- Information overload: At times, the aggregated feed can generate a large number of posts. You are not expected to read everything. Read what is current when you log in and follow the links which you find interesting. After a few days, you will identify participants with similar interests and you can then choose to follow these people in the course feed.
- Learn by doing and sharing: Most of all, have fun! We are changing the world for the better by returning to the core value of sharing knowledge in education.
