Tasks-Week 1

January 12-19 2009

Getting started: Tasks

I. Exchange introductions and become familiar with the group environments

Once you have been accepted to join this session in our Yahoo group, you should:

• Write a brief intro about yourself
• Upload a picture (Go to Photo/Participants' album)
• Complete the database (Go to Database/Contact list)

If you have already done so, skip this task.

II. Sign up and try tools for synchronous or asynchronous communication to be used during the session

Please sign up and explore these tools:

• Twitter
• Skype
• Tapped in
• Diigo
• Wiziq

To do so, go to Communication Tools. Skip those you have already signed up to. You can check tutorials (Go to Communication tools) to become (more) familiar with these tools.

III. Add your names to the guest map

Go to the main page of our blog, Home, and add your name to the Guest Map. Click and follow instructions.

IV. Answer a survey to determine their previous experience with blogging

Take this quick survey to check your knowledge on blogs, e-portfolios and communication tools.

V. Record or write about their expectations to the course in voicethread

You will record / write your expectations about this session using Voicethread. Go to Blog-based Lessons and e-portfolios session to do so. You only have to click on "Comment" to record and/or type your expectations.

Note: You may need to download Adobe Flashplayer

VI. Check Resources

In Resources you will a couple of articles related to blogs. They will serve as the starting point to start discussing our views on blogs and its potential educational use. You will write your comments or reflections in our Yahoo group.

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TroubleshootingIf you have any technical problems you can write your doubts in our forum. You can also Skype tutors or contact them at bblep09@gmail.com 

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III. Tutoring sessions

If you would like to clarify doubts about content, tasks or anything related to the session you can contact your tutors in Skype in the following office hours:

Skype Office hours (Venezuelan time - UTC/GMT -4:30 hours ):

Evelyn Izquierdo

ID: evelyn.izquierdo

Tuesdays: UTC/GMT 13:30-16:30 (Caracas: 9:am - 12:00) Thursdays: UTC/GMT 19:00-21:00 (Caracas: 2:30 - 4:30pm)

Teadira Pérez:

ID: teadira

Tuesdays: UTC/GMT 19:00-19:30 (Caracas: 2:30 - 3:00pm) Wednesday: UTC/GMT 12:00- 12:30 (Caracas: 7:30 - 8:00am)

Miguel Mendoza

ID: miguel_mendoza97

Mondays: UTC/GMT 18:00- 18:30 (Caracas: 1:00-1:30pm) Fridays: UTC/GMT 18:00- 18:30 (Caracas: 1:00-1:30pm) (Schedules subject to changes)

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IV. First chat session

Tool: Tapped in Date: Saturday , 17 January, 2009

Time: UTC/GMT 13:30 (Caracas, La Paz)

Agenda: Getting to know each other (Synchronous Welcome session)

Please go to the World Clock to check exactly what time it will be in your country: If you are not able to make it, we will post the script of the session in our blog.

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V. ChecklistMake sure at the end of the week you have:

1. Posted info about yourself, uploaded picture and completed database

2. Signed up and explored communication tools

3. Added you name to guest map

4. Completed survey

5. Recorded/written expectations to Voicethread

6. Read articles suggested in Resources

7. Participated in chat session (Not compulsory. Depending on availability)

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VI. Comments / Insights (Optional)

To write comments or insights about this first week go to: Weekly comments/Insights