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VOVI 0733: Moodle and Social Networking
Effective date
September 2014
Department
Visually Impaired
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
This course introduces students to online learning and social netwoking environments using applications such as Moodle and Facebook. Students learn to configure screen readers/screen magnifiers, navigate webpages and access files. Students explore Moodle features such as discussion forums, journals quizzes and assignments. Students also create their own accounts, learn about privacy settings and how to manage and use features of their own social networking sites.
Credits
0.0
Year of study
ABE Fundamental Literacy(Grade8&below)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Navigate webpages and features of a Moodle online leaning environment
- Communicate using the tools provided in Moodle and social networking environments
- Retrieve and submit files in various formats and environments
- Complete assignments using the tools provided in Moodle
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 96
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 96
Total Hours: 96
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 96
Total Hours: 96
Instructional Strategies
Self-paced individualized instruction
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S (Where S=50%)
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
10 |
|
|
Assignments |
25 |
Assignments focused on Moodle-based features (forums, viewing feedback, etc.) |
|
Other |
20 |
Reflective journals: Topics include online learning, social networking, privacy concerns, and Facebook. |
|
Project |
35 |
Create a Facebook Page. Includes account settings, privacy options, adding friends, sharing info., etc. |
|
Participation |
10 |
|
Course topics
- Introduction to Moodle and Social Networking
- Introduction to Moodle
- -Introduction to Online Learning
- -Working with Documents and Other Files
- -Forums and Journals
- -Quizzes and Assignments
- -Activity Reports and Grades
- Introduction to Social Networking and Facebook
- -What is Social Networking
- -Adding and connecting with Friends
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.