Merlot

Informational Emails to trainees from the trainer/instructor
1.) From: Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 2:41 PM
To:
Subject: MERLOT GRAPE Camp
Hi, Everyone:
Thank you for attending MERLOT GRAPE Camp today. The session this morning was archived so if you need to go back to review the information, you can get to it at: https://csuelm
All you have to do is click on that link and it will play automatically, even though it may take a while to download. (If you are going to be doing the GRAPE Camp asynchronously, please let me know by return email.)
I want to repeat the homework assignment for next week:
1. First, make sure you join MERLOT if you are not already a member: http://www.merlot.org/merlot/join.htm
2. Read over the Policies Regarding Peer Review (these are attached)
3. Go to some of the learning materials in your discipline and look at them. Try to make 5 Member Comments (instructions attached)
4. Work through the Business Peer Review Tutorial part 1. This is found at: http://editors.merlot.org/09PRTutorial_business_part1a.swf I did this using Camtasia, so I’m interested in your feedback.
5. We will Peer Review a learning material next week – please look at the site (the actual one, so you will have to click on “Go to Material.” Just look around the site and we’ll talk about it then. – APA Essentials - http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=84676
6. I forgot to mention MERLOT Voices. This is a discussion forum where you can make comments about GRAPE Camp or ask questions. You will have to join Voices the first time you log on. We can use that to communicate with each other: http://voices.merlot.org/group/grapecamp/forum/topics/fall-2009-grape-camp
Thank you for tuning in today. I look forward to “seeing” you all next Tuesday at the same time. I will send out the contact information on Monday.
In the meantime, if you have any questions, please let me know. Cheers,
Cathy
2.)From: Cathy
To: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 2:26:50 PM
Subject: RE: MERLOT GRAPE Camp
Hi, Everyone:
Thank you for attending today. You can find an archive today’s session at: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
And now, homework for next week:
1. Please read through “A Guide for Writing Peer Review Reports for MERLOT” (attached). This will be handy as you work through the Peer Review.
2. Please complete sections 2, 3, & 4 of the Business Peer Review Tutorial (plays as a movie) - http://editors.merlot.org/PeerReviewTutorial.htm This is a different site than last week.
3. Go through short clip on Peer Reviewing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzMUqm5Sqm4
4. Review the following site and enter on Review Form (will be sent to you) “Beginner’s Guide to Business Research” http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=261217
a. Look through the actual material
b. Complete the Peer Review form that is also attached on that material.
I recommend creating a folder for MERLOT on your computer.
Save the Peer Review form
Use a paper copy of the Peer Review form as you work through the learning material. Or if you’re really adept, you can take notes on screen and switch back and forth.
When you are ready to complete the form, save it immediately with your name and the material name, i.e. xxxx.Beginners Guide to Bus Research (That way you won’t lose the blank form) Can you tell I already have at times?
When you have finished the review, spell-check it. Then just save it and we’ll use it next week.
Next week we will be entering the review in Workspace {Note: Workspace is a section on the Merlot website where the evaluation is deposited.}
I enjoyed chatting with y’all. If you have any questions, please let me know. Don’t forget to take advantage of the discussion area in GRAPE Camp for questions and comments: http://voices.merlot.org/group/xxxx/forum/topics/welcome-to-fall-2009-grape I receive a notice when you add something to the discussion, so I can reply immediately.
Cheers,
Cathy ,Director - Academic Partner Services

3.) From: Cathy
Sent: Monday, September 21, 2009 3:20 PM
To: Subject: MERLOT GRAPE Camp
Hi, Everyone:
This is a reminder about tomorrow’s call. Please join me on the following site: Meeting Link: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
We’ll be delving into the Peer Review Process more deeply on tomorrow’s call and will be peer reviewing (during the call) “APA Essentials” http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=84676
I’m looking forward to talking to you tomorrow at: 11AM Eastern; 10AM Central; 9AM Mountain; 8AM Pacific.
See you then.Cheers,
Cathy