Our first Twitter chat is scheduled for tonight at 6pm. There are a few things you should do to get yourself ready to play along. Not sure what a Twitter chat is? This definition from the Buffer blog explains it all: A Twitter chat is where a group of Twitter users meet at a pre-determined time to […]
Assignment 1 poll: results are in!
The Assignment 1 poll has closed and the results are in! Here’s your verdict on the questions I asked related to Assignment 1. Checkpoint 1 37% of respondents wanted to submit the first batch of activities for marking at the end of Week 8 and a further 33% didn’t mind when the submission date fell. […]
What to expect from the weekly learning materials and activities
As we head into our first meaty week of content, I thought I’d give you an orientation to what you can expect from the weekly learning materials and activities. Each week, we’ll be providing a range of learning materials related to the weekly topics. These will vary a little depending on what we’re doing in […]
New on the unit site
I’ve made a few changes and additions to the site to make things a little bit smoother. Here’s a run down. Twitter I’ve updated my post on why you should use Twitter to include a link to a list of must follow LIS types on Twitter for you to follow. The list also includes some […]
Everything you need to know about Assignment 1 (including how to get a 7)
If you haven’t already been there, I recommend you head to the Assignment 1 page and have a good read through of the requirements. You should also visit the Week 2 page and make sure you respond to the A1 survey. You also have the opportunity to provide feedback on the assignment criteria via the survey. […]
Busy on Monday nights? No problems!
I’ve had a few emails from people letting me know they can’t participate in our Monday night activities due to other commitments. I just want to reassure everyone that you won’t be disadvantaged if you can’t make it along to class or you’re unable to (or just don’t want to) actively participate in the Twitter […]
Tonight’s class will be online only
I’m sorry to do this for our first full class guys, but I’m really sick and I’m just not going to be able to teach on campus tonight (read: get out of bed at all today). I don’t want to cancel class because I want to talk to you about the first assignment and set […]
We’re using forums instead of blogs
In our first class, I mentioned that you’d be completing the learning journal assignment on your own blog on the unit site. But I know many of you have other blogs and so I’ve been trying to think of a way for you to complete the assignment publicly, allowing you to connect with your peers […]
Don’t want to use Twitter? Please reconsider!
[Update: I’ve made you a list of must follow LIS types to follow on Twitter. There’s also a class list for you to follow. Tweet me so I can add you!] I know some of you are a bit hesitant about joining Twitter, and others just don’t want to do it at all. I’d really like […]
Welcome to Semester 2!
Hooray! We’re away! Thanks for your patience while I ironed out the kinks in the site. We have had a pretty crazy week of technology hiccups to start the semester but I think we just about have everything sorted out and ready to roll. My name is Kate, and I’m the Unit Coordinator for IFN614 Information […]