IT: Technology news

This course aims to teach learners how to effectively take notes, evaluate web resources, understand different learning styles, utilize mind maps and spray diagrams, practice netiquette when working with others online, and consider ethical and legal considerations in online collaboration. The course uses a combination of theoretical explanations, practical examples, and interactive activities. The intended audience for this course includes individuals interested in improving their information technology skills and staying updated on technology news.

• Introduction
• Learning outcomes
• 1 Take note
• 1 Take note
• 1.1 Why take notes?
• 1.2 Guidance on note taking
• 1.3 When is the right time to take notes?
• 1.4 Extra help
• 1.5 How to take notes
• 1.6 Alternative ways to take notes
• 1.7 Summarising
• 2 News from the Web
• 2 News from the Web
• 2.1 Introduction
• 2.2 Evaluating web resources
• 3 Learning to learn
• 3 Learning to learn
• 3.1 Learning styles
• 3.2 More about mind maps and spray diagrams
• 4 Working with others online
• 4 Working with others online
• 4.1 Introduction
• 4.2 Netiquette
• 4.2.1 Introduction
• 4.2.2 Thank, acknowledge and support people
• 4.2.3 Acknowledge before differing
• 4.2.4 Make clear your perspective
• 4.2.5 Emotions
• 4.2.6 Flaming
• 4.2.7 Some other advice
• 4.3 Ethical and legal considerations
• 4.3.1 Copyright
• 4.3.2 Plagiarism
• Conclusion
• References
• Acknowledgements