Unit 1
The learning focus of this unit includes
Internet Etiquette
Internet Etiquette is quite a recent concept. As more and more people have access to this useful service, it has become standard to adopt a certain behaviour pattern in order to promote harmony among users.
Learn more here:
Task for Internet Etiquette
create a collaborative wiki resenting group rules for online behaviour or any free wiki tool i.e.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Free-Wiki)
( *Finland to use Helsinki Blog)
Use advice language
Language of Advice
Language of advice refers to the word structure adopted when offering help
(I think we should…If I were you, I’d… Why don’t we…)
Learn more about it here: https://eslgold.com/speaking/asking_giving_advice/
Language of Advice
Discussion Board within VLE– What are the most important rules of netiquette for this group? Post your thoughts ( maximum 50 words- respond to two other postings)
Use advice language
Learning Focus
Managing online identity
Giving personal information
How to stay safe online
Students watch video https://securingtomorrow.mcafee.com/consumer/consumer-threat-notices/10-tips-stay-safe-online/
Task: Create a poster to show best practice staying safe online using Glogster http://edu.glogster.com/?ref=com
Student Resources
Finding your way around university website. Introducing yourself Checking your digital footprint https://twitter.com
Student Tasks
Introduce yourself by means of a small personal description of 2 or 3 lines and post it in the social forum of the course.
Check out your digital footprint