Topic 1

Understanding of different learning possibilities using the internet.

 

Creative commons ?

 

Creative Commons (CC) is a non-profit organization that works to increase the amount of productivity (cultural, educational and scientific content) in the commons, the body of work that is available to the public for free and legal sharing, using, repurposing and remixing.

 

It aims to promote better identification, negotiation and reutilisation of content for the purpose of creativity and innovation. it works alongside copyright and its not an alternative to copyright.

 

Incoporating creative commons licences into training institutions in South Africa?

 

1. It can be incorporated into Arts Faculties/ Departments for artists to sample and share their artworks, music, etc.
2. Scientists potentials can share their solutions under copyright terms.
3. Books can be distributed and shared for educational programs in South Africa.
4. Audio and video recordings that can aid schools.
5. Open source software that schools can benefit from.

Evaluating Microsoft learning website and suggestions: 

1. The look and feel of the website is too plain and would require to at least be more attractive to the readers' eye.
2. The website should be more easier to navigate
3. Enchancing the web colours need to be more attractive.
4. Add more videos
5. Text size can be increased.