Acerca de este curso: This Specialization is aimed at preparing students for undergraduate study in an English-speaking university. The course equips you for full participation and engagement with your studies by building awareness and understanding of the core values and expectations of academic culture, and providing you with practical strategies to apply to your studies. In this course, you will learn how to develop your Information & Digital Literacy Skills to help you achieve success in your university studies. After completing this course, you will be able to: 1. Access and search for information efficiently and effectively using a variety of digital tools. 2. Critically evaluate the reliability of sources for an academic context. 3. Filter, manage and organize information from a wide variety of sources for use in academic study. 4. Demonstrate awareness of ethical issues related to academic integrity surrounding the access and use of information. 5. Understand how to use digital tools for referencing and attribution in order to avoid plagiarism. 6. Understand how to disseminate and communicate information in a professional way, including managing digital identity and building networks for learning and research.
Para quién es esta clase: This course is a high-level academic skills course designed to increase your level of academic preparedness prior to commencement of your studies in an English-medium university. The course equips you for full participation and engagement with your studies by building awareness and understanding of the core values and expectations of academic culture. The course may also benefit learners who have already commenced their studies and would like to further improve their academic skills to support and increase their chance for success at university.
Creada por: The University of Sydney
Enseñado por: Katherine Olston, Deputy Director (Digital Learning)
University of Sydney Centre for English Teaching
| Información básica | Curso 1 de 5 en Academic Skills for University Success Specialization |
| Nivel | Principiante |
| Compromiso | 6 weeks of study, 2-4 hours/week |
| Idioma | English |
| Cómo aprobar | Aprueba todas las tareas calificadas para completar el curso. |
| Calificaciones del usuario |
Programa
SEMANA 1
Introduction to Information & Digital Literacy at University
After this module you will be able to (1). Understand the structure and expectations of the course (2). Understand expectations about information and digital literacy within academic culture (3). Articulate the skills & dispositions needed to function effectively in the digital space (4). Demonstrate awareness of ethical issues related to academic integrity surrounding the access and use of information
7 videos, 9 lecturas, 4 cuestionarios de práctica
- 学習用教材: Information & Digital Literacy Overview & Learning Outcomes
- 学習用教材: Information & Digital Literacy Assessment Overview
- 学習用教材: Summative Peer Assessment
- 学習用教材: Glossary of Terms
- 学習用教材: Acknowledgements
- LTI項目: Before Module 1 - Confidence Dashboard
- 学習用教材: 1.1 Learning Outcomes
- Vídeo: 1.1a Welcome and Course Information
- Vídeo: 1.1b Introduction to Example Essay Question
- 練習問題: 1.1 Practice Quiz
- ディスカッションのプロンプト: 1.1 Introduce yourself
- 学習用教材: 1.2 Learning Outcomes
- Vídeo: 1.2a Introduction to Academic Culture
- Vídeo: 1.2b Introduction to Digital Literacy
- 練習問題: 1.2 Practice Quiz
- 学習用教材: 1.3 Learning Outcomes
- Vídeo: 1.3 Survival Skills for University
- 練習問題: 1.3 Practice Quiz
- 学習用教材: 1.4 Learning Outcomes
- Vídeo: 1.4 Academic Integrity
- 練習問題: 1.4 Practice Quiz
- ディスカッションのプロンプト: 1.4 Academic Integrity
- ディスカッションのプロンプト: Module 1 - Questions for Instructors
- LTI項目: After Module 1 - Confidence Dashboard
Calificado: Summative Quiz - Module 1
Calificado: Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 1
SEMANA 2
Defining, Accessing & Searching for Information
After this module you will be able to (1). Define the characteristics of different kinds of information (2). Know where to look for information from various sources (3). Develop a search strategy and filter large numbers of search results effectively (4). Document and evaluate your search strategy
9 videos, 7 lecturas, 4 cuestionarios de práctica
- LTI項目: Before Module 2 - Confidence Dashboard
- 学習用教材: 2.1 Learning Outcomes
- Vídeo: 2.1b Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sources
- 学習用教材: 2.1b Information Types by Field
- Vídeo: 2.1c Discipline Specific Information
- 練習問題: 2.1 Practice Quiz
- ディスカッションのプロンプト: 2.1 Information Sources in your Field
- 学習用教材: 2.2 Learning Outcomes
- Vídeo: 2.2a Common Information Sources at University
- Vídeo: 2.2b Characteristics of Journal Articles
- 学習用教材: 2.2b How to Read a Journal Article in the Humanities
- 学習用教材: 2.2b How to Read a Journal Article in the Sciences
- 練習問題: 2.2 Practice Quiz
- 学習用教材: 2.3 Learning Outcomes
- Vídeo: 2.3 Accessing Information (Experts)
- 練習問題: 2.3 Practice Quiz
- 学習用教材: 2.4 Learning Outcomes
- Vídeo: 2.4a Defining an Information Need
- Vídeo: 2.4b Developing a Search Strategy
- Vídeo: 2.4c Documenting and Evaluating the Search Strategy
- 練習問題: 2.4 Practice Quiz
- ディスカッションのプロンプト: 2.4 Searching for Information
- ディスカッションのプロンプト: Module 2 - Questions for Instructors
- LTI項目: After Module 2 - Confidence Dashboard
Calificado: Summative Quiz - Module 2
Calificado: Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 2
SEMANA 3
Critically Evaluating, Filtering & Managing Information
After this module you will be able to (1). Apply criteria to critically evaluate the reliability of sources for an academic context (2). Identify the factors that make a web resource reliable (3). Filter information effectively (4). Use file-naming conventions and appropriate software to effectively organize and store information
9 videos, 6 lecturas, 4 cuestionarios de práctica
- LTI項目: Before Module 3 - Confidence Dashboard
- 学習用教材: 3.1 Learning Outcomes
- Vídeo: 3.1b Critically Evaluating Web Resources
- Vídeo: 3.1c Critically Evaluating Wikipedia (Screencast)
- ディスカッションのプロンプト: 3.1b Critically Evaluating Information Online
- 練習問題: 3.1 Practice Quiz
- 学習用教材: 3.2 Learning Outcomes
- Vídeo: 3.2a Establishing Relevance
- Vídeo: 3.2b Establishing Relevance
- 学習用教材: 3.2b Supplementary Academic Articles
- 練習問題: 3.2 Practice Quiz
- 学習用教材: 3.3 Learning Outcomes
- Vídeo: 3.3a Managing Information: Files
- Vídeo: 3.3b Managing Information: Folders
- 学習用教材: 3.3b Guides to File-naming Conventions and Folder Hierarchies
- 練習問題: 3.3 Practice Quiz
- ディスカッションのプロンプト: 3.3 Managing your Information
- 学習用教材: 3.4 Learning Outcomes
- Vídeo: 3.4a Processing and Coding: Steps 1 and 2
- Vídeo: 3.4b Processing and Coding: Step 3
- 練習問題: 3.4 Practice Quiz
- ディスカッションのプロンプト: Module 3 - Questions for Instructors
- LTI項目: After Module 3 - Confidence Dashboard
Calificado: Summative - Module 3
Calificado: Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 3
SEMANA 4
Referencing, Incorporating Sources & Avoiding Plagiarism
After this module you will be able to (1). Understand the consequences of plagiarism in the academic context (2). Use referencing conventions to appropriately cite a variety of information sources and avoid plagiarism (3). Understand how to incorportate ideas from sources into your work (4). Be familiar with different referencing software and evaluate it for your own purposes
9 videos, 5 lecturas, 3 cuestionarios de práctica
- LTI項目: Before Module 4 - Confidence Dashboard
- 学習用教材: 4.1 Learning Outcomes
- 練習問題: 4.1 Practice Quiz
- ディスカッションのプロンプト: 4.1 Avoiding Plagiarism
- 学習用教材: 4.2 Learning Outcomes
- Vídeo: 4.2 Referencing & Attributing Resources
- 練習問題: 4.2 Practice Quiz
- 学習用教材: 4.3 Learning Outcomes
- Vídeo: 4.3a Incorporating Sources
- Vídeo: 4.3b Incorporating Sources: Quotes
- Vídeo: 4.3c Paraphrasing and Summarising
- 練習問題: 4.3 Practice Quiz
- 学習用教材: 4.4 Learning Outcomes
- Vídeo: 4.4a Referencing Software
- 学習用教材: 4.4a Referencing Software
- Vídeo: 4.4b Mendeley
- Vídeo: 4.4c Zotero
- Vídeo: 4.4d EndNote
- ディスカッションのプロンプト: 4.4 Referencing Software
- ディスカッションのプロンプト: Module 4 - Questions for Instructors
- LTI項目: After Module 4 - Confidence Dashboard
Calificado: Summative - Module 4
Calificado: Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 4
SEMANA 5
Disseminating & Communicating Information
After this module you will be able to (1). Understand new forms of licensing for online content (2). Communicate effectively in different digital modes (3). Manage digital identity across different domains (4). Use digital networks to manage and advance learning
9 videos, 5 lecturas, 4 cuestionarios de práctica
- LTI項目: Before Module 5 - Confidence Dashboard
- 学習用教材: 5.1 Learning Outcomes
- Vídeo: 5.1b Creative Commons Licencing
- 練習問題: 5.1 Practice Quiz
- 学習用教材: 5.2 Learning Outcomes
- Vídeo: 5.2 Digital Networks for Learning and Research
- 練習問題: 5.2 Practice Quiz
- ディスカッションのプロンプト: 5.2 Your Personal Learning Network
- 学習用教材: 5.3 Learning Outcomes
- Vídeo: 5.3a Managing Digital Identity
- ディスカッションのプロンプト: 5.3a Managing your Digital Identity
- 学習用教材: 5.3a Security Management Tips
- Vídeo: 5.3b Presenting yourself online
- 練習問題: 5.3 Practice Quiz
- ディスカッションのプロンプト: 5.3b Write a Twitter Bio
- 学習用教材: 5.4 Learning Outcomes
- Vídeo: 5.4a Communicating Online
- Vídeo: 5.4b Emailing Lecturers
- Vídeo: 5.4c Writing an Email
- Vídeo: 5.4d Discussion Board Netiquette
- 練習問題: 5.4 Practice Quiz
- ディスカッションのプロンプト: Module 5 - Questions for Instructors
- LTI項目: After Module 5 - Confidence Dashboard
Calificado: Summative - Module 5
Calificado: Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 5
SEMANA 6
Summative Assessment
3 lecturas
- 学習用教材: Summative assignment overview
- 学習用教材: How to mark your peer's assignments
- 学習用教材: Practice peer marking activity answers
Calificado: Critically evaluating sources
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