Quarter 2 Media and Information Literacy
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What is a primary characteristic of MOOCs?

  • They require strict admission requirements.
  • They usually charge high fees for all courses.
  • They can accommodate a large number of learners simultaneously. (correct)
  • They provide only in-person classes.

What do MOOCs typically offer to learners upon completion?

  • Discounted tuition for future courses
  • Free textbooks
  • Job placements
  • Paid certificates or credentials (correct)

Which of the following statements about Coursera is true?

  • It offers fully accredited degrees in addition to individual courses. (correct)
  • It requires that all courses be taken on-site.
  • It focuses exclusively on vocational training.
  • It does not partner with any universities or companies.

What does self-paced learning in MOOCs allow learners to do?

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Which platform is known for collaborating with prestigious universities to offer MOOC courses?

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What does the feature of open access in MOOCs mean?

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What type of content is typically included in MOOCs?

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How does Coursera differentiate its course offerings?

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What unique approach does FutureLearn emphasize as part of its learning experience?

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Which platform is noted for having a heavily tech-oriented course focus?

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How does the cost structure of Udacity compare to that of FutureLearn?

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What is a common feature of the learning approach taken by Coursera and edX?

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Which of the following describes how learners can engage with FutureLearn courses?

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What is a key challenge of self-paced learning mentioned in the content?

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How does FutureLearn's partnership focus differ from that of Udacity?

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What aspect of the MOOC learning experience distinguishes it from traditional classroom learning?

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What is 3D modeling primarily concerned with?

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Which component is responsible for generating the images in 3D rendering?

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What unique experience do 3D films provide to viewers?

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In what way can holograms be beneficial in education?

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What is a primary benefit of hands-on learning with 3D technologies?

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What aspect does ubiquitous learning emphasize?

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Which process involves placing objects within a 3D scene to create motion?

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What is a primary use of 3D printers in education?

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What is a common feature of fitness bands?

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Which of the following technologies is specifically designed to enhance the learning of pronunciation?

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Which wearable technology incorporates augmented reality features?

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What functionality is primarily associated with virtual reality headsets?

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What type of data do brain sensor headbands gather?

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What is a primary characteristic of Ubiquitous Learning that differentiates it from Online Learning?

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Which feature is NOT typically found in smart glasses?

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In which areas are wearable technologies beginning to be utilized?

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How does Ubiquitous Learning enhance student independence?

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What aspect of wearable technology appeals particularly to younger users?

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Which of the following describes the immediacy characteristic of Ubiquitous Learning?

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What potential challenge is associated with the characteristic of accessibility in Ubiquitous Learning?

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Interactivity in Ubiquitous Learning can be categorized into which two types?

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What does the 'Permanency' characteristic of Ubiquitous Learning imply?

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What role does flexibility play in Ubiquitous Learning?

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What primary function do wearable technologies typically serve?

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Which statement reflects a misconception regarding Ubiquitous Learning?

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Which feature allows wearable devices to gather real-time data about the user?

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How do smartwatches primarily interact with smartphones?

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Which of these is NOT a key feature of wearable technology?

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In which manner can wearables provide user feedback?

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What is one main benefit of using wearable technology for athletes?

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Which technology allows some wearable devices to overlay digital information on the real world?

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What does fitness tracking in wearable technology measure?

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MOOC Platforms

Massive Open Online Courses, online learning platforms offering various courses.

MOOC

Massive Open Online Course

Udacity Focus

Highly focused on technology and practical projects for job skills.

MOOC Key Feature: Massive Participation

MOOCs can accommodate large numbers of learners simultaneously.

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MOOC Key Feature: Open Access

MOOCs are typically available to anyone regardless of credentials.

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FutureLearn Focus

Social learning with community engagement; often in humanities.

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Coursera/edX Focus

More traditional, academic curriculum with university partnerships.

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MOOC Key Feature: Online Delivery

Courses are delivered through the internet.

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MOOC Course Selection

Choosing a course aligned with interests, hobbies or career goals.

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MOOC Key Feature: Self-Paced Learning

Learners can progress through the material at their own speed.

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MOOC Learning Experience

Self-paced online learning; difference from traditional classroom experience.

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MOOC Key Feature: Credentialing

Many MOOCs offer certificates or credentials for a fee upon course completion.

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edX.org

An online learning platform offering MicroMasters programs and Professional Certificates.

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Free MOOC Content

MOOCs offer a free course access with optional paid elements.

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Coursera

Large online learning platform with courses from top universities and companies, offering courses, specializations, and degrees.

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MOOC Reflection

Summarizing learning, comparing to traditional learning, challenges, and future applications.

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Wearable Technology

Electronic devices designed to be worn on the body, typically used for health, fitness, or convenience.

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Portability of Wearables

Wearable technology is designed to be light and comfortable enough to be worn on the body.

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Sensors in Wearables

These devices use sensors to collect data about the body and environment, such as heart rate, steps, sleep, and temperature.

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Connectivity in Wearables

Most wearables use Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to connect to smartphones, tablets, or the internet, transmitting data.

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Data Collection in Wearables

Wearables gather real-time information about the wearer, like health metrics, location, or activity levels.

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User Interaction with Wearables

Wearables provide feedback through vibrations, sounds, or visual displays, such as notifications or reminders.

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Health Monitoring in Wearables

Some wearables track vital signs like heart rate, blood pressure, or glucose levels for health management.

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Fitness Tracking in Wearables

Wearables help track exercise progress, measure activity levels, calories burned, and steps taken.

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3D Animation

The process of creating moving images in a digital environment using specialized software that allows animators to create the illusion of movement.

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3D Modeling

The crucial step in 3D animation where you create the shape of an object using computer software.

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3D Rendering

The computer process that takes the 3D model and adds realistic details like lighting, texture, and surface qualities to create a final image.

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3D Printer

A machine that creates physical objects from digital designs by layering materials like plastic.

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3D Films

Movies that create the illusion of depth by using special glasses to view images that appear to pop out.

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Holograms

3D images that float in the air and can be seen from different angles, like a virtual object you can walk around.

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Ubiquitous Learning

Learning that can happen anytime and anywhere, allowing students to access educational content and collaborate without needing a specific location like a classroom.

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Educational Benefits of 3D Technologies

These technologies offer hands-on learning, encourage innovation and creativity, and foster collaboration in project-based learning environments.

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Speech to Text

A technology that converts spoken language into written text, often used in wearable devices for voice commands and dictation.

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Voice Recognition

The ability of a device to understand and respond to human voice commands.

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Personal Organizer

A feature in wearable devices that helps manage schedules, appointments, reminders, and other personal information.

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Fitness Tracking

Monitoring and recording physical activity, such as steps taken, heart rate, and sleep patterns.

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Augmented Reality (AR)

A technology that overlays digital information onto the real world, often used in smart glasses to provide additional context and instructions.

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Brain Sensor Headbands

Devices that monitor brainwave activity, often used for focus training or understanding brain function.

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Wearable Technology Impact

These technologies have a significant impact on various industries and aspects of modern life, from healthcare to education, entertainment, and personal efficiency.

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Online Learning

Learning that takes place at scheduled times and specific platforms, often through formal sessions like courses or meetings.

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U-Learning vs. O-Learning

Ubiquitous Learning (U-Learning) goes beyond scheduled times and specific platforms, allowing learning anytime and anywhere. Online Learning (O-Learning) is tied to formal schedules and platforms.

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Permanency in Ubiquitous Learning

Learning materials and student work are never deleted intentionally. Data is continuously updated, ensuring availability.

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Interactive Ubiquitous Learning

Learners can connect and interact with others in their educational network, including teachers, classmates, and experts.

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Flexible Ubiquitous Learning

Learning materials and activities can be accessed anytime and anywhere, fitting into the learner's schedule and daily life.

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Distraction in Ubiquitous Learning

Constant access to educational materials can lead to distractions and information overload, affecting focus and retention.

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Immediacy in Ubiquitous Learning

Learners can get information whenever they need it, either from their devices or by accessing online resources.

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Study Notes

Quarter 2 Media and Information Literacy

  • This quarter's focus is on media and information literacy.
  • Pictures of a traditional classroom and a virtual classroom are provided.
  • Students are asked to identify similarities and differences.

What is a MOOC (Lesson 1)

  • Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) is described through a word cloud.
  • Key words in the cloud highlight characteristics:
    • Massive, Open, Online, Course, students, universities, learning, resources, access.
  • MOOC stands for Massive Open Online Course which is a course available online.

MOOC Features (Lesson 2)

  • MOOCs are characterized as:
    • Massive: accommodate thousands simultaneously.
    • Open: accessible to anyone, no stringent requirements.
    • Online: delivered entirely online, using various content.
    • Self-paced: flexible learning schedules.
    • Credentialing: paid certificates or credentials available.

Popular MOOC Platforms (Page 6, 8-13)

  • edX: founded by Harvard and MIT, offers free course content with paid options for certificates, professional certifications, and degrees. It works with top universities, and institutions.
  • Coursera: a large platform partnering with prestigious universities and companies (e.g., Stanford, Yale, Google, IBM) to offer individual courses, specializations, and accredited degrees. Offers a blend of video lectures, quizzes, peer-graded assignments, and free access to some materials
  • Udacity: focuses on technology and vocational skills with "Nanodegree" programs. Partners with industry giants (e.g., Google, Amazon, Microsoft) to create job-focused content. Emphasizes practical projects and pathways to employment.
  • FutureLearn: a UK-based platform, emphasizes social learning with a strong focus on discussions and collaboration. It partners with universities, museums, and cultural institutions.

MOOC offerings (Page 10)

  • Online Master's Degrees: offered from top ranked institutions at a fraction of traditional degrees.
  • MicroMasters Program: a series of graduate-level courses for deep learning in a career field.
  • Professional Certificates: skill-up courses by experts in key fields.
  • Professional Education: professional courses for executive trends and knowledge.

Popular Courses and Subjects on edX (Page 11)

  • Programming courses: Python, Java, HTML, Blockchain, Cloud Computing
  • Business courses: Finance, Marketing, International, Business, Accounting
  • Management courses: Data Analysis, Leadership, Business Ethics, Business Analysis, Innovation.

Udacity (Page 12)

  • Focuses heavily on technology & vocational skills (Nanodegree programs) in areas like data science, AI, programming, and cloud computing, and collaborations with industry giants like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft to create job-focused courses.

FutureLearn (Page 13)

  • Emphases social learning and collaboration with universities, museums, and cultural institutions.
  • Offers free courses with paid certificates/professional development courses.

Key Differences Among MOOC Platforms (Page 14)

  • Udacity: Primarily tech-oriented, job-focused with practical projects and often more expensive.
  • Coursera & edX: Focus on broader academic subjects, more traditional learning, a mix of free and paid courses, sometimes with university partnerships.
  • FutureLearn: Leans towards social learning and collaboration with humanities-based and cultural content . A mix of free and paid course offerings.

Performance Task (Page 15)

  • Students are asked to choose a free MOOC and reflect on their experience including key concepts, comparisons with traditional learning, challenges, and future applications.

Wearable Technology (Pages 17-27)

  • A technology that is worn by a person.
  • Includes devices like smart watches, fitness bands, smart glasses, virtual reality headsets, and brain sensor headbands.
  • Features include (but are not limited to) portability, sensors, connectivity, data collection, and user interaction, often tailored to industry needs for various fields of use.

3D Animation and Printing (Pages 28-30)

  • 3D animation: processes are (1) 3D modeling, (2) layout and animation, (3) rendering..
  • 3D printing: a machine that creates physical objects from digital models.

Holograms (Page 31)

  • Holograms are 3D images that float in the air, seen from different angles.

Educational Benefits of 3D (Page 32)

  • Hands-on learning, better retention, innovation and creativity, fostering collaboration.

Ubiquitous Learning (or U-Learning) (Pages 34-38)

  • Learning that occurs anytime, anywhere, without specific locations and constraints.
  • Key characteristics: Permanency, Accessibility, Immediacy, Interactivity, Flexibility, potential distractions, and overloads.

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This quiz covers essential concepts in media and information literacy for Quarter 2, focusing on current and future trends. It includes lessons on traditional versus virtual classrooms and the characteristics of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). Test your understanding of these contemporary educational frameworks and their features.

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