Topic 2 – ‘Learning on the Web’ – question and starter sources

LEARNING ON THE WEB

The MOOC has introduced you to the importance of your Personal Learning Network and the need for lifelong learning skills. As many of you have already commented during the MOOC, one of the key features of having an effective learning network is developing the digital literacies needed to identify reliable, trustworthy information online.

Task – Evaluate how to assess the reliability and authenticity of online information.  

To help get you started, check out the materials in the Learning in the Network Age (#FLlearningnetworks) MOOC sections 2.2 to 2.5 and engage with other learners in the discussions there. Then explore the topic more widely using your own research.

You may choose to focus on a specific area of this topic (such as Fake News), or to approach the topic more broadly.

Deadline for posting your response to the set task is 4pm on 12/3

Deadline for posting your comments is 4pm on 15/3

Deadline for posting your reflection is 4pm on 19/3