This website is the main hub for keeping up to date and connecting during our EDCI 335 course. Please also keep an eye on the #EDCI335 Twitter hashtag for interesting and timely sharing of networked content. Please note that you do not need a Twitter account to view the hashtag. 

The technology tools used in this course may be a little different than those you might be used to. We use a distributed course approach, allowing you to control and own most of the learning, networking, and reflection environments. One advantage of this approach is that you will be able to take all of your resources, contacts, and networks formed throughout the course with you! Below find a link to your primary course tools.

CORE APPS

WordPress

Used for reflecting, documenting your learning, and building your course materials.You will be using the OpenEd.ca WordPress using a template provided, but you can expand this to become a portfolio for posts beyond the course.

Zoom

Zoom logo
Used for synchronous audio or video communication and screen sharing.

Mattermost

Mattermost logo Used for a backchannel, where you can discuss in a private space with your instructor and course section peers. You can also direct message (DM) individuals or subgroups. You may install the app on your laptop and phone and set to notify similar to texting.

Hypothesis

hypothesis logo Used for public, group, or private annotation on websites.
 
 

RECOMMENDED APPS

 

Open Source Apps for Educators

Sandstorm Logo
Used for collaborative document editing. Hosted in BC on BCNet’s Educloud.

Twitter

Used for developing your personal learning network (PLN), making connections, engaging with colleagues and peers. Tweetdeck and Hootsuite are tools to manage multiple accounts, hashtags of interest, or lists of people. Note Hootsuite supports more social networks than just Twitter and is also a BC company. 

Trello

Used for planning your learning projects (both group and individual) and can be used to interact with your instructor over tasks.

Feedly

Used for curating and staying connected to websites and blogs you want to read and access in the future.