00: The ICT CSTT Course Orientation

Activity

Instructions:
This assignment is designed to help you apply and demonstrate your understanding of the training orientation. Your completed work will be compiled into a Portfolio, which will serve as both a learning record and an assessment tool. Submit your portfolio as a single document (Word/PDF) or through the LMS by the stated deadline.

Tasks to Include in Your Portfolio

1. Training Objectives and Expectations
• Write a short reflection (½–1 page) summarizing the training objectives, prerequisites, and your personal expectations from this course.
• Highlight what skills or knowledge you aim to gain.
2. Moodle Account Creation
• Provide a screenshot or short description showing that you successfully created and accessed your Moodle account.
• Note any challenges faced and how you solved them.
3. Navigating Moodle
• Explore Moodle and list at least three features or tools you discovered (e.g., forums, quizzes, assignments, announcements).
• Provide a brief explanation of how each feature supports learning.
4. Portfolio-Based Assessment
• Write a paragraph explaining what a portfolio is and why it is important for documenting learning progress.
• Mention how you will ensure your portfolio reflects your true efforts and growth.
5. Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
• Summarize, in your own words, the plagiarism policy and academic integrity rules.
• Provide an example of how to correctly acknowledge a source (e.g., book, article, or website).
6. Technical and Academic Support Services
• Identify at least two types of support services available (e.g., IT helpdesk, academic advisors, library resources).
• Write a short plan on how you will use these services during your studies.

Portfolio Submission Guidelines

• Organize the tasks in the order given above.
• Include a cover page with your name, student ID, course title, and date.
• Submit electronically through Moodle or email (as instructed by the facilitator).
• Word count: approximately 1,500–2,000 words (including reflections, summaries, and screenshots).

Assessment Criteria:

• Completeness of portfolio (all tasks covered)
• Clarity, organization, and presentation
• Evidence of understanding and application
• Academic integrity (original work, proper citations)