MOOCs

=MOOCs= What MOOC have you enrolled in? Describe the features of the course- what sort of interaction is there?. Is it engaging? Will you finish the course? if not why not? Are there things that this course uses that you are going to use in your tutorial?

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=2016=

Nikaela Chettleburgh-Hall


 * //MOOC://** CodeAcademy

CodeAcademy is displayed to have an effective platform for the tutorial. The layout and structure of the tutorial is appealing as it allows you to read the example and instructions as well as complete the required task on the same page. It is displayed to start off as a simple course will full instructions but then gradually progresses to minimal instructions. I found this to be encouraging as it made you think about the previous steps but it still allowed reasonable hints to be opened if you were struggling to remember. After each exercise you are able to check the result to ensure that it is correct before moving on to the next task. If the result is incorrect, there are clear examples as to which part of the code is incorrect.
 * //Describe the features of the course://**

It appears to be very engaging, with a lot of different lessons and tutorials depending on what you were wanting to learn. I chose to do the JavaScript tutorial as it is something that I currently struggle with. CodeAcademy ensured that it was easy to follow and motivating to continue along with. The badges appealed to me as it was displayed as being mile stones that the user can aim to achieve.
 * //Is it engaging?//**

I will continue along with the course as it is displaying to get more complex as the course goes along, but is very easy to complete and understand.
 * //Will you finish the course? if not, why not?//**

As of yet, I am not entirely sure how I would use this type of tutorial in my own tutorial. I will definitely be aiming to make my tutorial easy to follow with simple instructions. I will also try to ensure that it is going to be an entertaining tutorial and not off putting to the users.
 * //What features does your course use that you are going to use in your tutorial?//**

2016
Ili Vakalala - **Khan Academy**

Learn how to use HTML and CSS to make webpages.
 * Describe the features of the course?**

It is definitely engaging. The tutorial page is split up into two side by side page, as soon as you make changes to the css file you see the changes straight away on the other page.
 * Is it engaging?**

Maybe if I can find the time, I will.
 * Will you finish the course? If not, why not?**

Theres really nothing in the tutorial that would be useful in my tutorial. But maybe make my tutorial simple and easy for the users to understand.
 * What features does your course use that you are going to use in your tutorial?**

=2015=
 * Joshua Smith**

Combination of Khan Academy and Lynda Kharn Academy is just a nice platform of easy to navigate lessons on a number of subjects, they are quick to do and offer plenty of help if you need it; You are marked and rewarded for getting through each lesson with a game style manic of an evolving avatar. Lyda is more just short to medium length online tutorials as topics get more complex these tutorials are broken down into playlists (basically); Allowing you to work through them in short busts when you have time. Karn Academy is very engaging. Lydia I find a bit dry. I will play around with relevant lessons and tutorials if I feel they will help me with my school work this year, otherwise no as I really just don't have enough hours in the day because well 3rd year. At this point I'm not sure how I would use these styles with my topic, a short tutorial playlist would probably work, combined with short easy to understand lessons and tasks to help give a sense of accomplishment to the user.
 * MOOC:**
 * Describe the features of the course:**
 * Is it engaging?**
 * Will you finish the course? if not why not?**
 * What features does your course use that you are going to use in your tutorial?**

=2015=

What MOOC have you enrolled in? Codecademy - Java script Describe the features of the course.Regular java script that helps to build on previous knowledge. Is it engaging? yes it is well laid out with easy lessons and lots of help if you need it. They give you rewards when you finish each section correctly Will you finish the course? if not why not?Yes I will finish it as I really like java but am just not very good at it What features does your course use that you are going to use in your tutorial? The idea of very short lessons which give you a feeling of accomplishment quickly, It helps with motivation to continue.
 * Keith Ross**

=2015= CodeSchool, Angular.JS The course features step by step activities, includes a reward and hint system, as well as videos and slides to study off. It is quite engaging, the course is for people who know javascript, but even then, someone who doesn't know it could probably get through it. I tried, but it is a steep road on some pieces, I will most likely finish this due to the relation of this to my 2015 project. Short and Easy, well laid out tasks without room for too much interpretation.
 * Matthew Chipping**
 * What MOOC have you enrolled in?**
 * Describe the features of the course.**
 * Is it engaging?**
 * Will you finish the course? if not why not?**
 * What features does your course use that you are going to use in your tutorial?**

=2015=


 * Chris Ware**

What MOOC have you enrolled in? Khan Academy. Describe the features of the course. This course has many different subjects that helps the user master the course they are trying to learn. Is it engaging? Yes, the avatars and ability to evolve your own avatar is pretty cool. Will you finish the course? if not why not? Probably not, I don't have time for that. What features does your course use that you are going to use in your tutorial? Keeping things short and simple is the main goal

=2015= What MOOC have you enrolled in? Khan Acadamy. Computer programming The course is easy to follow and sometimes quite humourous it has a good format and is user friendly What feature am i going to use in my tutorial. As many as I can
 * Dean Huakau**

=2014= Adam Charlton Code Academy - Sun, Earth by Code Build a simple solar system with code! This project incorporates basic html, css, and css animations! Yes - very engaging gave me rewards for getting things right Yes - The course are only 30 mins long and makes the progression constant, made it impossible to get stuck I would like to investigate giving rewards and keep it short, easy and impossible to get stuck

=** Alex Jones **=

What MOOC have you enrolled in? **Code Academy – Animate Your Name** Describe the features of the course. **The course allows you to learn how to animate your own name in CSS3, using the animation side of CSS3.** Is it engaging? **The course is very engaging giving you prompts once you have done something right, which is very affective for motivating the student. It certainly motivated me by trying to further complete the course.** Will you finish the course? if not why not? **Yes the course was very simple and I managed complete it in under 30 minutes. The course gives you and outline on how long it will take to complete which is a appealing for people complete!** What features does your course use that you are going to use in your tutorial? **In my course, I will try and implement the interactive characteristics that Code Academy has to offer.**

= **Thomas Weily** =

Udacity - HTML5 Game Development
 * What MOOC have you enrolled in?**

Use HTML5 and Javascript to create high performance HTML applications.
 * Describe the features of the course.**

Yes the course feels very broken down and informative. Easy to follow along with.
 * Is it engaging?**

I will give the course a good attempt.
 * Will you finish the course? if not why not?**

A unique overlay of code on the tutors hand allows him to point out bits of code he is talking about, so maybe something similar to this.
 * What features does your course use that you are going to use in your tutorial?**


 * Jonathan Becht**

What MOOC have you enrolled in? Codeacademy - JavaScript

Describe the features of the course. Learn how to make your websites interactive and how to build browser based games.

Is it engaging? Yes it has a notepad editor and a preview window to display your code executed.

Will you finish the course? if not why not? Yes because I am currently studying JavaScript. The tutorial is easy to follow, informative and the examples of interesting.

What features does your course use that you are going to use in your tutorial? Clearly structured steps, easy to follow and interesting content.

Tanvi Ashok

Codeacademy - Animate your name
 * What MOOC have you enrolled in?**

Learn how to animate your name using javascript.
 * Describe the features of the course.**

Yes. It takes you step by step on what they expect you to do and gives heaps of examples.
 * Is it engaging?**

Yes. Definitely. The tutorial is very very easy to follow so that even people who don't know Javascript can do it.
 * Will you finish the course? if not why not?**

Clearly defined objectives, rewards at the end of each section.
 * What features does your course use that you are going to use in your tutorial?**


 * Jay Steele**

Cisco Networking Academy - CCNA https://www.netacad.com/
 * What MOOC have you enrolled in?**

The networking academy helps individuals prepare for industry-recognized certifications and entry-level information and communication technology (ICT) careers in virtually every type of industry.
 * Describe the features of the course.**

Yes. It has detailed information each subject being covered in the module and includes interactive material (described below).
 * Is it engaging?**

I have completed all four CCNA modules.
 * Will you finish the course? if not why not?**

Each chapter in the modules have what looks like flash animation videos and built-in Packet tracer labs.
 * What features does your course use that you are going to use in your tutorial?**


 * Bryce Sellars **


 * What MOOC have you enrolled in?**** : ** Code Academy - jQuery


 * Features: **Instant feedback, a Q&A forum if you get stuck, hints, attractive layout


 * Is it engaging: ** Very.


 * Will you finish the course? ** I already have, and it was superb and easy to follow


 * What features does your course use that you are going to use in your tutorial?**** : ** Attractive presentation


 * Grant Ford**


 * Mooc:** Code Academy, Javascript


 * Features:** Excellent visuals. Asks you to try solve the problem on your own and gives you hints if you need them.


 * Is it engaging:** Yes.


 * Will you finish the course?** Yes as it is helpful for classes and also a good way to learn or catch up on code.


 * What feature will I steal for my tutorial?:** Clear and easy to follow objectives.