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=E.Learning 2 - Tools A - Basic Technologies=

Learning outcomes:
* Have a theoretical familiarity with the forms, uses and pedagogical applications of a range of basic web 2.0 and web 2.- related technologies including:
 * VLE (virtual learning environments)
 * (asynchronous) discussion boards
 * blogs & wikis

The four main technlogies introduced in this session; VLE's, discussions boards, blogs and wikis. Technology 1: Virtual Learning Environments (VLE) or LMS (Learning Management Systems) Two types now being developed - proprietory and open source. Examples of first is Blackboard (Web CT), example of open source is Moodle and Sakai. Proprietory VLE's offer high security - thought of as walled garden, students must log in and all platform features are provided within the software provided. Problem with being able to link out to external knowledge sources and for proprietory owners to keep up to date with developments in communication options. Open source being seen as more flexible. General Format: * Content area - where course information and assessment information is kept; * Communication forums offered - such as discussion boards, syncrhonious chat, sample wikis, quiz or surveys and polls.

See slide notes for a consideration of some of the basic technologies and pros and cons of each and how they relate to learning and information literacy.

See Mark Pegrums e-language wiki reference pages for; VLE, DB's, Blogs and wikis - for further selected readings about these technologies.

http://e-language.wikispaces.com/references

See Mark Pegrums e-language wiki reference pages for; VLE, DB's, Blogs and wikis - for further selected readings about these technologies.

http://e-language.wikispaces.com/references

See his e-language web 2.0 pages for an overview of each type of technology and some summaries of some of the key technologies for each and examples of use in a teaching context. http://e-language.wikispaces.com/web2.0