Spring 2017 MOOC by https://padlet.com/anacuevas07/mooc2017 Made with good vibes en-us 2017-02-19 17:23:38 UTC 2023-01-20 22:04:56 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Diskette.png References anacuevas07 https://padlet.com/anacuevas07/mooc2017/wish/154809934 Aachen, R. (2015). Flipped classroom / MOOC. . Retrieved from http://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/Studium/Lehre/Blended-Learning/Formate/~hjlc/Flipped-Classroom-MOOC/?lidx=1
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]]> 2017-02-19 17:35:43 UTC https://padlet.com/anacuevas07/mooc2017/wish/154809934 Personal Experience anacuevas07 https://padlet.com/anacuevas07/mooc2017/wish/154817125 I personally like using an  MOOC. It is a great tool for online learners because:
  • It allows you to go at your own pace and in the comfort of your own house.
  • You can download the lecture script and jot down notes.
  • The quizzes and discussions are great tools to monitor your own progress.
  •  Others can contribute to discussions and provide feedback on assignments.
  • It is FREE who doesn't love free?

]]> 2017-02-19 19:21:43 UTC https://padlet.com/anacuevas07/mooc2017/wish/154817125 Professional Development anacuevas07 https://padlet.com/anacuevas07/mooc2017/wish/154817136 Using MOOC for staff development can save school districts a lot of money. MOOC's are flexible which can fit into teachers busy schedules. It can also give teachers additional resources to use in the classroom.  Additional information can be found in the following website.


]]> 2017-02-19 19:21:47 UTC https://padlet.com/anacuevas07/mooc2017/wish/154817136 How can you succeed in a MOOC? anacuevas07 https://padlet.com/anacuevas07/mooc2017/wish/154817139 2017-02-19 19:21:48 UTC https://padlet.com/anacuevas07/mooc2017/wish/154817139 MOOC in K-12 anacuevas07 https://padlet.com/anacuevas07/mooc2017/wish/154817141
  • Courses are free which can be beneficial to K-12 students
  • Some schools have used MOOC for class credits. 
  • Advance classes for students who need extra rigor.  (AP classes)
  • Students are able to experience online courses before they go to college.

    • ]]>     2017-02-19 19:21:50 UTC https://padlet.com/anacuevas07/mooc2017/wish/154817141     Cons anacuevas07 https://padlet.com/anacuevas07/mooc2017/wish/154817144 These are some of the cons students using MOOC in a flipped classroom can experience: 
    1. Students do not watch the videos.
    2. No tool to take attendance.
    3. Technical issues and students have different technology experience.
    4. Students can loose interest. 
    ]]>     2017-02-19 19:21:52 UTC https://padlet.com/anacuevas07/mooc2017/wish/154817144     Pros anacuevas07 https://padlet.com/anacuevas07/mooc2017/wish/154817149
  • One can have a private MOOC for students in K-12. 
  • Students in flipped classroom will have interactions with classmates.
  • Classroom time can be focused on discussion or hands on projects.  
  • Tuition free
  • Flexibility
    • This video shows how MOOC's can be used in flipped classrooms. 
    ]]>     2017-02-19 19:21:54 UTC https://padlet.com/anacuevas07/mooc2017/wish/154817149     Challenges anacuevas07 https://padlet.com/anacuevas07/mooc2017/wish/154817154 Some colleges are not accepting MOOC as credits even if the courses are sponsored by credible institutes like MIT or Duke.]]> 2017-02-19 19:21:56 UTC https://padlet.com/anacuevas07/mooc2017/wish/154817154 Flipped Classrooms anacuevas07 https://padlet.com/anacuevas07/mooc2017/wish/154817155 MOOC's are great for flipped classrooms. It gives students lectures and reading which can be discussed in the classroom. One can also contact an MOOC professor and ask to have a private class for your students. ]]> 2017-02-19 19:21:57 UTC https://padlet.com/anacuevas07/mooc2017/wish/154817155 Challenges anacuevas07 https://padlet.com/anacuevas07/mooc2017/wish/154817160 MOOC's are gaining popularity but there are many challenges they must still overcome. Some of these are:
    • Completion rate is lower than 10%
    • Participation drops in the 1st week.
    • Technical problem
    • Colleges are not given students credit
    • Lack of interaction 
    ]]>     2017-02-19 19:22:04 UTC https://padlet.com/anacuevas07/mooc2017/wish/154817160     Benefits anacuevas07 https://padlet.com/anacuevas07/mooc2017/wish/154817161 People who use MOOC
    • Gain knowledge
    • use it as a refresher before going back to school.
    • it's a good study aid
    • Help people become knowledgeable in a certain topic or area.
    ]]>     2017-02-19 19:22:06 UTC https://padlet.com/anacuevas07/mooc2017/wish/154817161     Quick Facts anacuevas07 https://padlet.com/anacuevas07/mooc2017/wish/154817164
  • Massive Open Online courses 
  • Dave Cormier created the term MOOC in 2008
  • Was used mainly for open web resources
  • 2012 was the year of MOOC
  • Coursera, Udacity and edX emerged in 2012
  • Most are free and opened to the public.
  • By 2012 more than 1.5 million people registered in an MOOC
  • The U.S. has 27.7% enrollment in Coursera
    • ]]>     2017-02-19 19:22:07 UTC https://padlet.com/anacuevas07/mooc2017/wish/154817164     What is a MOOC? anacuevas07 https://padlet.com/anacuevas07/mooc2017/wish/154817166 This short video explains what an MOOC is.]]> 2017-02-19 19:22:08 UTC https://padlet.com/anacuevas07/mooc2017/wish/154817166 MOOC anacuevas07 https://padlet.com/anacuevas07/mooc2017/wish/154817169 “A way to connect and collaborate while developing digital skills” 

    ]]>     2017-02-19 19:22:10 UTC https://padlet.com/anacuevas07/mooc2017/wish/154817169     Open to Change anacuevas07 https://padlet.com/anacuevas07/mooc2017/wish/154817170 With the many technological advances we are experiencing and the many changes in the education field. Teachers must be flexible and ready to adapt to change to help students be productive members of society. ]]> 2017-02-19 19:22:11 UTC https://padlet.com/anacuevas07/mooc2017/wish/154817170 Ana Cuevas anacuevas07 https://padlet.com/anacuevas07/mooc2017/wish/155300719   Spring 2017]]> 2017-02-21 20:49:38 UTC https://padlet.com/anacuevas07/mooc2017/wish/155300719