The technologies used for this learning resource are WordPress Blogs, Google Docs, and Google Sheets.
WordPress Blogs: Each student will sign up for their own WordPress site and set it up using the instructions on the “Getting Started” page. Most of the assessments throughout the learning resource involve students reflecting on their learning through discussion/blog posts on their WordPress site. WordPress is designed to be accessible and simple to set up, which is why we chose it as the technology to facilitate the discussion posts.
Google Docs: We use Google Docs for one document to collect a list of student blogs. It can be completed anonymously without a Google account. If a student does not want to share their blog with the whole class they can reach out to us and we will arrange an alternative method of interacting with the material.
Google Sheets: We use Google Sheets for as a recommended technology for one budgeting activity. The activity can be completed with any spreadsheet software, or even on paper, if the student does not have access to a Google account.
The content and resources for this course also include YouTube videos and a variety of websites. We chose each of these resources because we felt the resource covered its content efficiently and understandably.
Optionally, the student can choose to email their submissions to the instructor directly. We encourage student’s to use their WordPress Blogs for learner-learner interaction, but if they aren’t comfortable for some or all of the posts the alternative is there as needed.