Field study 3 Technology in the Learning Environment

1. FSFIELD STUDY
7
On-Line Learning
through MOOCs

2. My Tools
Field Study 3, Episode 7 – TECHNOLOGY IN THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
1. Get a copy of the NCBTS and go over the competencies.
2. On the second column, write the competencies you like to work on.
3. Search for MOOCs in the internet which are relevant to the competencies you
identified. You may try these sites:
• http://www.teachthough.com/technology/list-75-moocs-teachers-students/
• http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/moocs-best-teachers-free-online-
courses.shtml
• http://www.forbes.com/sites/skollworldforum/2013/06/10/moocs-for-teachers-
theyre-learners-too/
• http://www.mooc-list.com/categories/teacher-professional-development
• http://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2013/04/30/new-online-teacher-training-
program-joins-mooc-madness/
4. Indicate the MOOC provider. You might need to create an account in the different
MOOC providers to explore their MOOCS.
NCBTS
Domain
Competencies I want to work on
MOOC related to
the competency/ies
(Include a short
description)
MOOC Provider
1. Social Regard for
Learning
2. The Learning
Environment
3. Diversity of
Learners
4. Curriculum
5. Planning,
Assessing &
Reporting
6. Community
Linkages
7. Personal Growth
& Professional
Development

3. My Analysis
From among the MOOCs you explained, pick at least three which you believe are
the most appropriate for you. Describe the MOOCs below.
1. MOOC Title _____________________________________________________
Provider:
Objectives of the MOOC:
Content Outline
Why did you pick this MOOC?
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4. 2. MOOC Title _____________________________________________________
Provider:
Objectives of the MOOC:
Content Outline
Why did you pick this MOOC?
3. MOOC Title _____________________________________________________
Provider:
Objectives of the MOOC:
Content Outline
Why did you pick this MOOC?
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5. My Reflections/Insights
1. How can MOOCs help you in your future career as a professional teacher and as a
lifelong learner?
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2. What did you learn from the way the providers use technology to teach in the
MOOCs?
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3. How will you prepare yourself for MOOCS, as a learner, and as a teacher who
may someday teach MOOC?
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6. Integrating Theory and Practice
Direction: Read the items given below and encircle the correct answer.
1. MOOCs are considered massive because ___________.
A. they need a big amount of computer storage to be able to
avail of a course
B. they can accommodate a big number of learners
C. they can only be provided by big universities
D. they were designed and created by a big group of experts
Field Study 3, Episode 7 – TECHNOLOGY IN THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
2. MOOCs are open because __________________.
A. all courses are offered for free
B. courses can be accessed by anywhere as long as they are
connected to the internet
C. openness to ideas is a strict requirement
D. one can avail of them only during the opening of a semester
3. MOOCs are considered as a course because __________________.
A. they have a guide or a syllabus that indicates content,
objectives, activities, and assessment
B. they are always given by a fully-recognized university in the
world
C. they are requirement for a Bachelor’s degree
D. they are graded

7. Field Study 3, Episode 7 – TECHNOLOGY IN THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Make a listing of MOOC providers (like Coursera, Edx, Udemy,
Udacity, etc). Under each one, include the most relevant MOOCs they
offer for teachers. You may print their icons and course listings.
Highlight the ones you want to enroll in the future. Or if it is already
possible, enroll in one MOOC and document here what you learned and
maybe paste your certificate of completion here.
My Learning Portfolio

8. My Learning Rubric
Field Study 3, Episode 7 – On-Line Learning through MOOCs
Focused on:
• identifying MOOCs that align with the NCBTS
• choosing MOOCs that will contribute to one’s own professional development
• Explaining how MOOCs can be a tool for lifelong learning
Name of FS Student: _________________________________ Date Submitted: ________________
Year/Course : _____________________________ Program : _______________________________
Learning
Episodes
Exemplary
4
Superior
3
Satisfactory
2
Needs Improvement
1
Learning
Activities
All tasks were done with
outstanding quality,
work exceeds
expectations.
All or nearly all tasks
were done with
acceptable quality.
Nearly all tasks were
done with acceptable
quality.
Fewer than half of tasks
were done, or most
objectives were met but
need improvement.
Analysis of
the Learning
Episode
All questions/episodes
were answered
completely; in depth
answers; thoroughly
grounded on theories.
Exemplary grammar and
spelling.
Analysis questions were
answered completely.
Clear connection with
theories Grammar and
spelling are superior.
Analysis questions were
not answered
completely.
Vaguely related to the
theories
Grammar and spelling
acceptable.
Analysis questions were
Not answered.
Grammar and spelling
Unsatisfactory.
Reflections/
Insights
Reflection Statements
are profound and clear;
supported by experiences
from the learning
episode.
Reflection statements are
clear but not clearly
supported by the
experiences from the
learning episodes.
Reflection statements are
shallow; supported by
experiences from the
learning episodes.
Reflection statements are
unclear and shallow and
are not supported by
experiences from the
learning episodes.
Learning
Portfolio
Portfolio is complete,
clear, well-organized and
all supporting;
documentations are
located in sections
clearly designated.
Portfolio is complete,
clear, well-organized,
most supporting
documentations are
available and logical and
clearly marked location.
Portfolio is incomplete,
supporting
documentations are
organized but are
lacking.
Analysis questions were
not answered.
Grammar and spelling
unsatisfactory.
Submission
of Learning
Episode
Submitted before the
deadline
Submitted on the
deadline
Submitted a day after the
deadline
Submitted two days or
more after the deadline.
Comment(s)
Over–all
Score
Rating:
(Based on
Transmutation)
TRANSMUTATION OF SCORE TO GRADE/RATING
Score 20 19-18 17 16 15 14 13-12 11 10 9-8 7 – below
Grade 1.0 1.25 1.5 1.75 2.00 2.25 2.50 7.75 3.00 3.5 5.00
99 96 93 90 87 84 81 78 75 72 71– Below
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