Online Learning Environments
Where do you start and what else can you do?
Comparing common online learning environments at OSIE
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Based on peer-to-peer online collaboration
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BEST for learning through online discussion or if your course is at a distance.
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accessible via web browser
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any email is possible, but is not an email repository
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three permission levels available - instructor, student and observer.
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administrative control (e.g. entering participants) by instructor
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Accounts for non-OISE or UofT visitors easily handled.
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very simple user-interface
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uses one layer of conferencing (no nesting) for discussions and resources.
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allows for linking of notes and ideas BETWEEN conferences.
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threading of discussion in same window
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resources stored in one area - requires re-upload with each new curse, no transferable content storage system.
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extra features
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can use HTML and customize message
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small learning curve for both instructors and students
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Based on managing institutional information and resources
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Best for resource-oriented courses
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excellent for large courses
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management of resources, grades...
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UofT's official LMS.
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linked to ACORN and other UofT services and information
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accessible via browser and mobile app
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requires UTORID login
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a course shell is automatically created if the course is official
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administrative control by instructor, participants are automatically entered if registered in the course.
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online web conferencing
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excellent for resource posting and adding web-based information
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has content storage system and courses can be transfered (copied) for another rendition of a course.
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offers extra features such as portfolios, grading, assignment uploads
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small learning curve for students
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medium learning curve for instructors (administration and setup) depending on complexity of features used
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Student Photographs in the EC Online Portal - myStudents
Student photographs are not going to be a standard orientation. However, any faculty who wishes to use the student photo system for their own course or option is more than welcome to use the self-serve system. Download our 1 page guide for taking and accessing student photos, or follow the steps below:
Students - taking myProfile photo
You will need a webcam enabled computer and your UTORid username and password to take your photo.
Step 1: Click on "EC Online Portal" link in the Educaton Commons menu above.
Step 2: Login with your UTORid username and password.
Step 3: Click “myProfile” near the top right corner.
Step 5: Click “Edit Profile”.
Step 6: Click “Take Photo”.
Step 7: Scroll down and click “Allow”.
Step 8: Click “Capture” to take a photo. (You can redo this step as many times as you wish)
Step 9: When you are happy with the image, click the “Save Image” button.
Step 10: Important! When image is saved, also click the “Save Profile Changes” button.
Faculty - accessing myStudents photos
Step 1: Click on "EC Online Portal" link in the Educaton Commons menu above.
Step 2: Login with your UTORid username and password.
Step 3: Click “myStudents ” in the Tools section.
Step 4: Select your Course or Cohort group to view your student's photographs.