Reflections on the project: Skills gained
As POCKET comes to an end this month I will use this blog to help me reflect on the project as a whole and what has been learned though it.
New Skills
I feel that I have learnt many new skills from my role as Learning Technologist including:
- XML: How to write XML and in-depth knowledge of using the OU XML schema.
- Interoperability: Knowledge gained on interoperability issues of online learning material and technical and educational standards.
- Open Content initiatives: Knowledge gained on other Open Content initiatives and material available under Creative Commons licenses.
- OpenLearn tools: How to use the freely available tools on OpenLearn including Compendium (knowledge mapping software) and FM meeting (video conferencing software) to support and enhance the project and learning materials.
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Website: Using the University’s Content Management System to keep the project website updated and maintain an RSS feed. Also attending an internal workshop on Google Analytics provided me with the skills to look deeper at how the website was being viewed.
- Presentations: Planning and delivering workshops and presentations.
External events I’ve attended include: the RSP Repository Service Day; JISC CETIS E-SIG meeting; OSS Watch workshop; CETIS annual meeting; SUETr Interoperability training event; the Jorum Forum event; CETIS/OpenLearn OER event
I’ve also had the opportunity to get my CMALT accreditation, which I feel will be a really valuable asset to my future career.