social software at coventry university andy syson – [email protected]
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Background
• VLE – Blackboard/WebCT Vista– Renamed as CUOnline
• Integrated with the student record system• Students have a CUOnline study web for each of
their modules
• Social Software – ELGG– Renamed as CMeOnline
• Integrated with CUOnline via a PowerLink• Students have their own personal space• Tutors can create a community for their study webs
CMeOnline PowerLink 11. Click Add Content Link
2. Click CMeOnline Community
3. Click Create CMeOnline Community
CMeOnline PowerLink 21. Enter TitleCMeOnline Community
2. Select Section
3. Enter Owner
CMeOnline PowerLink 3
Students click on the icon to access the community space
CMeOnline
Click on CMeOnline to return to homepage
The communities you own
The communities you belong to
Your Profile
Edit your profile
Control who can see the information
Control who can see the information
Upload files
Create folders
Control who can access the files
Community Blog
ELGG - Social Software Summary
• Pro’s– Easy to set up– Easy to use
• Con’s– Duplicates other facilities e.g. CUOnline and
PebblePAD– Students’ prefer their own social software,
myspace, facebook etc.