Symbaloo:
I chose to highlight Symbaloo as my socialmedia book marking tool because I already have accounts on that site. I have several accounts and use them for resources for my students and for resources to teach my pre-K daughter.
DLC:
At this moment in my life, my every minute is
accounted for and, despite my never ending lists of things I’d like to do for
myself, there just isn’t time to add one more thing. Inevitably, I add
something and then feel guilty about not being able to give it my full
attention. The same is going to happen with the new DLC that I selected to
join. I am absolutely **dying** to participate in the courses that MIT offers
in its Open Courseware. Take Chinese for free?? YES! Learn about contemporary
French film and social issues?? OF COURSE! Astrodynamics?? No thanks, but sounds cool. This DLC was most
intriguing personally because I love to learn. I love being the student. In
addition, this DLC had the most in-depth offerings. Any person in the world, as
long as they can access the internet, can take these courses. There are even
testimonials from “self-learners” from seemingly remote locations, who make up
43% of the users, showing how the materials can be used in various ways in
increase understanding. With videos of lectures by professors and supplementary
resources in many of the subjects, there is much in the way of content
available to all.
The elements that initially attracted me to the
majority of DLCs were: there are images related to the text, there are a
variety of offerings, and there are resources available right on the homepage
of the website. I usually find this type of layout more welcoming and user
friendly upon first investigation. The images somehow make such communities
seem less intimidating. I think that these elements would also make these DLC
most appealing to younger users. The one element that DLCs should implement is
a homepage that does not require log in before viewing the resources. That
format is somewhat off-putting. It would also be nice if you did not have to
supply personal information in order to subscribe. Many students’ parents do not
let them provide personal information over the internet, which I believe is a
smart practice in general.
I’d like to find a personal interest DLC
related to sewing. I love to sew dresses for my daughter, although I rarely get
the chance.
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