News on Collaboratory and MOOC camp etc - BRAC net, world youth community and Open Learning Campus2024-03-28T22:21:45Zhttp://bracnet.ning.com/forum/topics/news-on-collaboratory-and-mooc-camp-etc?commentId=4777346%3AComment%3A8130&feed=yes&xn_auth=noMOOC CAMP
About MOOC Camp
MOO…tag:bracnet.ning.com,2014-10-18:4777346:Comment:81302014-10-18T17:21:40.340Zchris macraehttp://bracnet.ning.com/profile/chrismacrae
<p>MOOC CAMP</p>
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<p>MOOC Camp are facilitated discussions around massive open online courses (MOOCs), Open Courseware, and other free online courses. They are hosted at <a href="http://www.usembassy.gov/" target="_blank">U.S. Embassies</a>, Consulates,…</p>
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<p>MOOC CAMP</p>
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<p>MOOC Camp are facilitated discussions around massive open online courses (MOOCs), Open Courseware, and other free online courses. They are hosted at <a href="http://www.usembassy.gov/" target="_blank">U.S. Embassies</a>, Consulates, American Spaces, and other public spaces around the world. Facilitated discussions are led by alumni who have participated in U.S. government exchange programs, such as the Fulbright program, and U.S. Embassy staff, who are familiar with the course materials and volunteer their time. U.S. Embassies and Consulates in more than 60 countries are currently participating, in subjects ranging from entrepreneurship and college writing to science and technology. Course content is drawn from major MOOC providers, including Coursera, edX, and Udacity, as well as from multiple Open CourseWare providers.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://state.gov/" target="_blank">Department of State</a> is committed to identifying new models that offer broad learning opportunities, help meet the aspirations of young people around the world, and offer skills and knowledge that they can use to succeed in life. MOOC Camps do exactly that – all the while offering students a chance to test-drive a U.S. higher education experience. Program participants will also be able to learn more about opportunities to study in the United States through <a href="https://www.educationusa.info/" target="_blank">EducationUSA</a>, a network of hundreds of student advising centers around the world that the State Department supports. Participation in the program is free and open to the public.</p>
<p><strong>Interested in volunteering to host a MOOC Camp or in partnering with us?</strong> Contact the nearest <a href="http://www.usembassy.gov/" target="-blank">U.S. Embassy or Consulate</a>.</p>
<p>Facilitators of MOOC Camps can access the first version of our <a href="http://eca.state.gov/files/bureau/mooc_camp_guide_facilitators.pdf" target="_blank">Guide for Facilitators</a> online. One of the goals of the program is to learn about what works in blending MOOCs with in-person learning experiences. The practices in the guide are drawn from recommendations by facilitators, staff from our Embassies and Consulates, course professors, and MOOC providers. We are sharing this document publicly so that others can draw from past experiences and so that others can contribute recommendations where there are currently gaps. If you have a good practice you would like to share, send it to <a href="mailto:MOOC-WG@state.gov">MOOC-WG@state.gov</a>.</p>
<h2>MOOC Camp, One Year Later</h2>
<p>The MOOC Camp initiative was launched in August 2013 and formally announced in October 2013. After one year, we are excited to share some of the result of the program over the last year.</p>
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<li> Embassies, Consulates, and partner institutions hosted more than 200 total courses in more than 60 countries.</li>
<li> In our first year, over 4000 students participated in the program.</li>
<li> On average, between 40 and 60 percent of participants completed their courses. Camps in Kolkata, Kinshasa, Jakarta, and many other locations had more than 80 percent of their participants complete their courses.</li>
<li> In Spring 2014, the most popular subjects were English Language learning and teaching (60% of courses) and entrepreneurship and business (20% of courses).</li>
<li> In September 2014, we published the first version of our Guide for Facilitators</li>
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<h2>Courses</h2>
<p>Below are locations that are hosting MOOC Camps. This list is updated regularly as new locations are added.</p>
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<li><strong>Course: To Be Determined</strong><br/>Discussion Location: Yerevan<br/>Contact: <a href="mailto:webmasteryerevan@state.gov">webmasteryerevan@state.gov</a></li>
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<li><strong>Course: <a href="http://ocw.uci.edu/Courses/introduction_to_business_english.html">Introduction to Business English</a></strong><br/>Discussion Location: Antananarivo<br/>Start Date: TBD<br/>End Date: TBD<br/>Contact: <a href="mailto:PAOAntananarivo@state.gov">PAOAntananarivo@state.gov</a></li>
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<li><strong>Course: <a href="https://www.coursera.org/course/sustain">Introduction to Sustainability</a></strong><br/>Discussion Location: Lima<br/>Start Date: To Be Determined<br/>Contact: <a href="mailto:lima_webmaster@state.gov">lima_webmaster@state.gov</a></li>
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<li><strong>Course: <a href="https://www.edx.org/course/uc-berkeleyx/uc-berkeleyx-colwri2-2x-principles-1348">College Writing 2.2x: Principles of Written English</a></strong><br/>Discussion Location: Montevideo<br/>Start Date: TBD<br/>End Date: TBD<br/>Contact: <a href="mailto:ircmvd@state.gov">ircmvd@state.gov</a></li>
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<p><strong>Benin</strong><br/><strong>Course: <a href="https://www.coursera.org/course/growtogreatness">Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part 1</a></strong><br/>Discussion Location: Cotonou<br/>Start Date: January 20, 2014<br/>End Date: February 28, 2014<br/>Contact: <a href="mailto:IRCCotonou@state.gov">IRCCotonou@state.gov</a></p>
<p><strong>Bermuda</strong><br/><strong>Course</strong>: <a href="https://www.edx.org/course/mitx/mitx-15-390x-entrepreneurship-101-who-1312"><strong>Entrepreneurship 101: Who Is Your Customer?</strong></a><br/>Discussion Location: Hamilton<br/>Start Date: March 18, 2014<br/>End Date: May 2, 2014<br/>Contact: <a href="mailto:HmlAmConGen@state.gov">HmlAmConGen@state.gov</a></p>
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<p><strong>China</strong><br/><strong>Course: <a href="https://www.coursera.org/course/publicspeak">Introduction to Public Speaking</a></strong><br/>Discussion Location: Shenyang<br/>Start Date: March 31, 2014<br/>End Date: June 6, 2014<br/>Contact: <a href="mailto:xiaob@state.gov">xiaob@state.gov</a></p>
<p><strong>Czech Republic</strong><br/><strong>Course: Understanding Terrorism and the Terrorist Threat</strong><br/>Discussion Location: Prague<br/>Start Date: January 27, 2014<br/>End Date: March 21, 2014<br/>Contact: <a href="mailto:acprague@state.gov">acprague@state.gov</a></p>
<p><strong>Egypt<br/>Course: <a href="https://www.coursera.org/course/publicspeak">Introduction to Public Speaking</a></strong><br/>Discussion Location: Cairo<br/>Start Date: March 31, 2014<br/>End Date: June 6, 2014<br/>Contact: <a href="mailto:cairoculture@state.gov">cairoculture@state.gov</a></p>
<p><strong>Course: Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies: The First Step in Entrepreneurship</strong><br/>Discussion Location: Cairo<br/>Start Date: February 3, 2014<br/>End Date: March 21, 2014<br/>Contact: <a href="mailto:cairoculture@state.gov">cairoculture@state.gov</a></p>
<p><strong>India</strong><br/><strong>Course</strong>: <a href="https://www.edx.org/course/mitx/mitx-15-390x-entrepreneurship-101-who-1312"><strong>Entrepreneurship 101: Who Is Your Customer?</strong></a><br/>Post Location: Kolkata<br/>Start Date: March 18, 2014<br/>End Date: May 2, 2014<br/>Contact: <a href="mailto:KolkataMOOC@state.gov">KolkataMOOC@state.gov</a></p>
<p><strong>Course: <a href="https://www.edx.org/course/uc-berkeleyx/uc-berkeleyx-colwri2-2x-principles-1348">College Writing 2.2x: Principles of Written English</a></strong><br/>Discussion Location: New Delhi<br/>Start Date: January 23, 2014<br/>End Date: February 28, 2014<br/>Contact: <a href="mailto:AmCenterND@state.gov">AmCenterND@state.gov</a></p>
<p><strong>Course: <a href="https://www.edx.org/course/uc-berkeleyx/uc-berkeleyx-colwri2-2x-principles-1348">College Writing 2.2x: Principles of Written English</a></strong><br/>Discussion Location: Mumbai<br/>Start Date: January 23, 2014<br/>End Date: February 28, 2014<br/>Contact: <a href="mailto:libref@state.gov">libref@state.gov</a></p>
<p><strong>Indonesia</strong><br/><strong>Course: <a href="https://www.edx.org/course/uc-berkeleyx/uc-berkeleyx-colwri2-2x-principles-1348">College Writing 2.2x: Principles of Written English</a></strong><br/>Discussion Location: Jakarta<br/>Start Date: January 23, 2014<br/>End Date: February 28, 2014<br/>Contact: <a href="mailto:jakartasocnetwork@state.gov">jakartasocnetwork@state.gov</a></p>
<p><strong>Iraq</strong><br/><strong>Course: <a href="https://www.edx.org/course/uc-berkeleyx/uc-berkeleyx-colwri2-2x-principles-1348">College Writing 2.2x: Principles of Written English</a></strong><br/>Discussion Location: Baghdad<br/>Start Date: January 23, 2014<br/>End Date: February 28, 2014<br/>Contact: <a href="mailto:BaghdadEnglishLanguageOffice@state.gov">BaghdadEnglishLanguageOffice@state.gov</a></p>
<p><strong>Course: <a href="https://www.coursera.org/course/growtogreatness">Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part I</a></strong><br/>Discussion Location: Baghdad<br/>Start Date: January 20, 2014<br/>February 28, 2014<br/>Contact: <a href="mailto:BaghdadEnglishLanguageOffice@state.gov">BaghdadEnglishLanguageOffice@state.gov</a></p>
<p><strong>Kenya</strong><br/><strong>Course: <a href="https://www.edx.org/course/mitx/mitx-15-390x-entrepreneurship-101-who-1312">Entrepreneurship 101: Who Is Your Customer?</a></strong><br/>Discussion Location: Nairobi<br/>Start Date: March 18, 2014<br/>End Date: May 2, 2014<br/>Contact: <a href="mailto:ircnairobi@state.gov">ircnairobi@state.gov</a></p>
<p><strong>Lithuania<br/>Course: <a href="https://www.edx.org/course/uc-berkeleyx/uc-berkeleyx-colwri2-2x-principles-1348">College Writing 2.2x: Principles of Written English</a></strong><br/>Discussion Location: Vilnius<br/>Start Date: January 23, 2014<br/>End Date: February 28, 2014<br/>Contact: <a href="mailto:WebEmailVilnius@state.gov">WebEmailVilnius@state.gov</a></p>
<p><strong>Macedonia</strong><br/><strong>Course: <a href="https://www.edx.org/course/uc-berkeleyx/uc-berkeleyx-colwri2-2x-principles-1348">College Writing 2.2x: Principles of Written English</a></strong><br/>Discussion Location: Skopje<br/>Start Date: January 23, 2014<br/>End Date: February 28, 2014<br/>Contact: <a href="mailto:EmbSkoWebM@t-home.mk">EmbSkoWebM@t-home.mk</a></p>
<p><strong>Madagascar<br/>Course: <a href="https://www.coursera.org/course/growtogreatness">Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part 1</a></strong><br/>Discussion Location: Antananarivo<br/>Start Date: January 20, 2014<br/>End Date: February 28, 2014<br/>Contact: <a href="mailto:PAOAntananarivo@state.gov">PAOAntananarivo@state.gov</a></p>
<p><strong>Course: <a href="https://www.edx.org/course/uc-berkeleyx/uc-berkeleyx-colwri2-2x-principles-1348">College Writing 2.2x: Principles of Written English</a></strong><br/>Discussion Location: Antananarivo<br/>Start Date: January 23, 2014<br/>End Date: February 28, 2014<br/>Contact: <a href="mailto:PAOAntananarivo@state.gov">PAOAntananarivo@state.gov</a></p>
<p><strong>Course: <a href="https://www.edx.org/course/mitx/mitx-15-390x-entrepreneurship-101-who-1312">Entrepreneurship 101: Who Is Your Customer?</a></strong><br/>Discussion Location: Antananarivo<br/>Start Date: March 18, 2014<br/>End Date: May 2, 2014<br/>Contact: <a href="mailto:PAOAntananarivo@state.gov">PAOAntananarivo@state.gov</a></p>
<p><strong>Mexico</strong><br/><strong>Course: <a href="https://www.edx.org/course/uc-berkeleyx/uc-berkeleyx-colwri2-2x-principles-1348">College Writing 2.2x: Principles of Written English</a></strong><br/>Discussion Location: Mexico City<br/>Start Date: January 23, 2014<br/>End Date: February 28, 2014<br/>Contact: <a href="mailto:Emb.eua.mex@state.gov">Emb.eua.mex@state.gov</a></p>
<p><strong>Nigeria<br/>Course: <a href="https://www.coursera.org/course/publicspeak">Introduction to Public Speaking</a></strong><br/>Discussion Location: Lagos<br/>Start Date: March 31, 2014<br/>End Date: June 6, 2014<br/>Contact: <a href="mailto:culturallagos@state.gov">culturallagos@state.gov</a></p>
<p><strong>Peru</strong><br/><strong>Course: E-Teacher: TESOL Methods for Teachers of English</strong><br/>Discussion Location: Lima<br/>Start Date: March 31, 2014<br/>End Date: May 2, 2014<br/>Contact: <a href="mailto:lima_webmaster@state.gov">lima_webmaster@state.gov</a></p>
<p><strong>Course: <a href="https://www.edx.org/course/mitx/mitx-15-390x-entrepreneurship-101-who-1312">Entrepreneurship 101: Who Is Your Customer?</a></strong><br/>Discussion Location: Lima<br/>Start Date: March 18, 2014<br/>End Date: May 2, 2014<br/>Contact: <a href="mailto:lima_webmaster@state.gov">lima_webmaster@state.gov</a></p>
<p><strong>Russia</strong><br/><strong>Course: <a href="https://www.edx.org/course/uc-berkeleyx/uc-berkeleyx-colwri2-2x-principles-1348">College Writing 2.2x: Principles of Written English</a></strong><br/>Discussion Location: Moscow<br/>Start Date: January 23, 2014<br/>End Date: February 28, 2014<br/>Contact: <a href="mailto:moscowirc@state.gov">moscowirc@state.gov</a></p>
<p><strong>Course: <a href="https://www.coursera.org/course/publicspeak">Introduction to Public Speaking</a></strong><br/>Discussion Location: Moscow<br/>Start Date: March 31, 2014<br/>End Date: June 6, 2014<br/>Contact: <a href="mailto:moscowirc@state.gov">moscowirc@state.gov</a></p>
<p><strong>Course: <a href="https://www.coursera.org/course/entpecon">Beyond Silicon Valley: Growing Entrepreneurship in Transitioning Ec...</a></strong><br/>Discussion Location: Moscow<br/>Start Date: April 28, 2014<br/>End Date: June 13, 2014<br/>Contact: <a href="mailto:moscowirc@state.gov">moscowirc@state.gov</a></p>
<p><strong>Slovenia<br/>Course: <a href="https://www.edx.org/course/mitx/mitx-15-390x-entrepreneurship-101-who-1312">Entrepreneurship 101: Who Is Your Customer?</a></strong><br/>Discussion Location: Ljubljana<br/>Start Date: March 18, 2014<br/>End Date: May 2, 2014<br/>Contact: <a href="mailto:USEmbassyLjubljana@state.gov">USEmbassyLjubljana@state.gov</a></p>
<p><strong>Spain<br/>Course: <a href="https://www.edx.org/course/uc-berkeleyx/uc-berkeleyx-colwri2-2x-principles-1348">College Writing 2.2x: Principles of Written English</a></strong><br/>Discussion Location: Madrid<br/>Start Date: January 23, 2014<br/>End Date: February 28, 2014</p>
<p><strong>Course: E-Teacher: TESOL Methods for Teachers of English</strong><br/>Discussion Location: Madrid<br/>Start Date: March 31, 2014<br/>End Date: May 2, 2014</p>
<p><strong>Course: <a href="https://www.coursera.org/course/publicspeak">Introduction to Public Speaking</a></strong><br/>Discussion Location: Madrid<br/>Start Date: March 31, 2014<br/>End Date: June 6, 2014</p>
<p><strong>Tanzania<br/>Course: <a href="https://www.edx.org/course/mitx/mitx-15-390x-entrepreneurship-101-who-1312">Entrepreneurship 101: Who Is Your Customer?</a></strong><br/>Discussion Location: Dar es Salaam<br/>Start Date: March 18, 2014<br/>End Date: May 2, 2014<br/>Contact: <a href="mailto:paodar@state.gov">paodar@state.gov</a></p>
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