Using Ict for Distance Learning
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TASK 1
GOOD ICT SKILLS ARE FUNDAMENTAL TO THE FACILITATION OF A POSITIVE DISTANCE LEARNING EXPERIENCE. PRODUCE A REPORT WHERE YOU; 1. EVALUATE HOW YOU AS A STUDENT AND INDIVIDUAL CAN MAINTAIN EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION WITH YOUR TUTOR DURING YOUR STUDIES
As a student I can maintain effective communication with my tutor by using my ICT skills which allow me to access online distance study. I can access the internet, log into the College ‘On Campus’ home page, navigate through the link on the web site and read how to submit a question and to access my tutor’s response. I will be maintaining effective communication with my tutor by writing my reports and other assignments, by giving evidence through my self-assessment activities, reflective writing, the web searches I have conducted and web links I use, and my independent research. I will use language which is clear and concise and identifies that I have answered the questions and addressed the learning outcomes. This will ensure that I can put across what skills I have and am learning, what knowledge I have gained and where I have gained it, and the level of understanding I have attained.
As an individual I can maintain effective communication with my tutor by expressing myself through writing. Face to face communication with my tutor and online support is not available and so I am unable to use speech, tone, inflection, eye contact, body language or gestures to express myself. I intend to use ICT methods and pathways in a proficient manner, and to identify my progress and express my thoughts and aims through clear writing. I will also maintain personal communication with my tutor by identifying my personal strengths and opportunities outlined in my SWOT analysis, and by noting the challenges which face me through weaknesses and threats. 2. EVALUATE HOW TECHNOLOGICAL TOOLS WILL HELP YOU STUDY AND ENRICH THIS EXPERIENCE
Technological tools will help me study
TASK 1
GOOD ICT SKILLS ARE FUNDAMENTAL TO THE FACILITATION OF A POSITIVE DISTANCE LEARNING EXPERIENCE. PRODUCE A REPORT WHERE YOU; 1. EVALUATE HOW YOU AS A STUDENT AND INDIVIDUAL CAN MAINTAIN EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION WITH YOUR TUTOR DURING YOUR STUDIES
As a student I can maintain effective communication with my tutor by using my ICT skills which allow me to access online distance study. I can access the internet, log into the College ‘On Campus’ home page, navigate through the link on the web site and read how to submit a question and to access my tutor’s response. I will be maintaining effective communication with my tutor by writing my reports and other assignments, by giving evidence through my self-assessment activities, reflective writing, the web searches I have conducted and web links I use, and my independent research. I will use language which is clear and concise and identifies that I have answered the questions and addressed the learning outcomes. This will ensure that I can put across what skills I have and am learning, what knowledge I have gained and where I have gained it, and the level of understanding I have attained.
As an individual I can maintain effective communication with my tutor by expressing myself through writing. Face to face communication with my tutor and online support is not available and so I am unable to use speech, tone, inflection, eye contact, body language or gestures to express myself. I intend to use ICT methods and pathways in a proficient manner, and to identify my progress and express my thoughts and aims through clear writing. I will also maintain personal communication with my tutor by identifying my personal strengths and opportunities outlined in my SWOT analysis, and by noting the challenges which face me through weaknesses and threats. 2. EVALUATE HOW TECHNOLOGICAL TOOLS WILL HELP YOU STUDY AND ENRICH THIS EXPERIENCE
Technological tools will help me study
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