FAQ

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Here you will find answers to a number of burning questions you may have about the 10 Things Project at BCDS. Furthermore, it will outline what you will need in order to successfully complete the course.

* How does the 10 Things Project work?
 The interactive course is conducted entirely online and completely self-guided. This course aims to expand your knowledge of these dynamic web-based tools and hopefully guide you toward examining how they can fit into the classroom environment. You are responsible for when and where you complete the exercises, but we encourage you to strive for a completion date of August 15, 2009.

* What are these "Discovery Exercises"?
 These exercises are activities you will complete for every module. The goal is to introduce a new tool and several discovery exercises each week that will hopefully build on upon your knowledge of Web 2.0.

* What is [|iTeach]?
It is a social networking site created by a few members of the Beaver staff to help staff share all the great information they have about education - events, readings, web tools, opinions, etc. The site is powered by [|Ning], which you will learn about in this course.

* How long will it take to complete these exercises?
 It depends on several factors, such as how much experience you have with a given Web 2.0 tool and your comfort level with technology. With that being said, if you are spending more than a few hours per module, please email for assistance.

* When is the start date?
 Now! Just complete the registration so we know you have started the course and to track your progress. Good luck! And have fun, learning about these tools should be about play not stress.

* How do I register?
 Please visit the Registration page for information on signing up and important dates.

* What technology will I need?
 You will need a computer with internet access and a headset unless your computer has a built-in mircrophone.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">* Where can I go for help?
<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">This course should not be completed in a vacuum, we want you to use any and all resources you have work on this. With that said, each module contains help videos, links to web resources, and examples. If still find yourself lost, feel free to collaborate with your peers and/or email Jenna or [|Kelley].

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">* What if I fall behind?
<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Some weeks you may find the exercises to be a bit more challenging than others. Because the course is self-guided, it allows you the flexibility to complete the tasks whenever and wherever you like. Try to develop a "personal schedule" by carving out time each week to work on a module. Please do not use the flexibility of the course as a means to procrastination.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">* How will I/you track my progress?
<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Progress will be tracked two ways, the Google Form embedded at the bottom of each module page and your [|iTeach] page.