Module 2 has asked us to list on-line tools we use (both UV and other).
Plone - obviously need to source a variety of information through this. Message posting is relatively easy but I have only posted 3 in total so far. Can be a bit confusing though as they seem to link to threads rather than chronological therefore can be shifting around the screen a lot. There are no flags to show new postings.
First-class - read it most days and have posted a few messages. However, not certain about the way FC is used. Perhaps it is my suspicion of e-mail. A lot of 'chat' seems to get in the way of the 'proper' information. Did feel at one stage it was becoming an 'us-and-them' format. Despite there being 88 in Cohort 6 it appears only about 30% are posting anything on FC - why is this? The same names appear - no problems with that but must remember FC is e-mail not a chat-room. Understand they are trying to establish some sort of chat connection but at present I would have to wait to be 'invited' to join a chat using FC.
Blogspot - first time ever I have developed a blog - quite interesting (the process, not the blog!!). Can see an application with my wine education work so am determined to develop a separate wine blog.
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Hi,
I'm in Cohort 3 and saw your thoughts on first class. Just thought I could share me thoughts. First class to us is a community, a forum rather then a series of 'open' emails. We have several areas used for specific things. We have a recreational area where we can chat 'off-topic, and a general area for all Uni related chats, and specific areas for module discussions. I know that a lot of us were dubious about taking part in 'chats' when we first began, but once that hurdle was knocked over, we seem to have embraced it. It really is like a community now and we rely heavily on it for feedback and for keeping in touch. Don't feel you can't butt in... thats often how the best friendships are made (says she butting in, but now running away.) Good luck with the degree, its a hard slog at times fitting it all in, but as I enter year 3, I can say, hand on heart, its been well worth it so far!
Jen
C3
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