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A personal digital library (PDL) is simply a folder containing a set of sub-folders and files on your computer, which contain information on a particular topic. You can store information on different topics of interest to you in different folders, which together constitute your PDL on your computer.   

A personal digital library (PDL) is simply a folder containing a set of sub-folders and files on your computer, which contain information on a particular topic. You can store information on different topics of interest to you in different folders, which together constitute your PDL on your computer.   

The PDL is 'personal' meaning it is available on your own computer, for your use any time. It is 'digital';  it is available in a digital format, which makes it  easy for you to store, search and share. Most importantly, it is a 'library' meaning the digital resources are organised meaningfully, for you to easily access information when you want it. For your chosen topic, you can create a PDL, consisting of the set of resources downloaded from the GDL,  in your folders and sub-folders. You can later create a 'meta document' for each topic, using a simple text editor, which will have information about the resources and the files stored in the PDL.  

The PDL is 'personal' meaning it is available on your own computer, for your use any time. It is 'digital';  it is available in a digital format, which makes it  easy for you to store, search and share. Most importantly, it is a 'library' meaning the digital resources are organised meaningfully, for you to easily access information when you want it. For your chosen topic, you can create a PDL, consisting of the set of resources downloaded from the Global Digital Library,  in your folders and sub-folders. You can later create a 'meta document' for each topic, using a simple text editor, which will have information about the resources and the files stored in the PDL.  

You can build such libraries on any topic you are interested in, and support your own self-learning in a structured manner. Since the internet has resources on almost all topics, you have an opportunity to keep learning on topics of your interest. The topic or area need not be only one of theoretical interest or only to build your knowledge. You can also work on building skills, there are likely to be videos available for helping you learn a new language.  

You can build such libraries on any topic you are interested in, and support your own self-learning in a structured manner. Since the internet has resources on almost all topics, you have an opportunity to keep learning on topics of your interest. The topic or area need not be only one of theoretical interest or only to build your knowledge. You can also work on building skills, for example, there are likely to be videos available for helping you learn a new language.  

You can share this personal digital library with your colleagues, by simply copying the folder containing the sub-folders and files, so that they can also benefit. When teachers share their personal digital libraries / resources from their library with their colleagues, cumulatively, it creates a rich and diverse resource environment. (You may already be sharing music and video files with your friends on your phone or computer, for entertainment, the PDL extends the same idea for self-learning and peer-learning).  

You can share this personal digital library with your colleagues, by simply copying the folder containing the sub-folders and files, so that they can also benefit. When teachers share their personal digital libraries / resources from their library with their colleagues, cumulatively, it creates a rich and diverse resource environment. (You may already be sharing music and video files with your friends on your phone or computer, for entertainment, the PDL extends the same idea for academic purposes).  

There are a few steps in creating the PDL.

There are a few steps in creating the PDL.

# You could instead create sub folders for different sub-topics for your topic and save your files based on the sub topic. For instance, the topic 'energy' could serve as the name of your folder, within which you could create sub-folders for heat, light, magnetism, electricity etc. You should think about the way you would want to access your library later, and create the sub-folders (and sub sub-folders) on basis of this hierarchy. Searching for files later becomes easier if you have categorised them and then organised them in folders based on these categories.

# You could instead create sub folders for different sub-topics for your topic and save your files based on the sub topic. For instance, the topic 'energy' could serve as the name of your folder, within which you could create sub-folders for heat, light, magnetism, electricity etc. You should think about the way you would want to access your library later, and create the sub-folders (and sub sub-folders) on basis of this hierarchy. Searching for files later becomes easier if you have categorised them and then organised them in folders based on these categories.

# As a teacher, you could also have the 'academic year' as the base folder, within which you could create the resource folders and sub folders, for topics connected to your teaching. This way, when you begin a new year (2017-18), you can simply copy the folder of the previous academic year (2016-17) with the new year (2017-18) as the folder name. You can then add, modify or delete files in the sub folders within this year folder as per your requirements for the new year.

# As a teacher, you could also have the 'academic year' as the base folder, within which you could create the resource folders and sub folders, for topics connected to your teaching. This way, when you begin a new year (2017-18), you can simply copy the folder of the previous academic year (2016-17) with the new year (2017-18) as the folder name. You can then add, modify or delete files in the sub folders within this year folder as per your requirements for the new year.

# Access relevant resources - web pages, text files, images, animations, audio clips, videos, from internet

# Access relevant resources - web pages, text files, images, animations, audio clips, videos, from internet.  Make sure you check the copyright information on these resources.

# Save these on relevant sub-folders in your folder.

# Save these on relevant sub-folders in your folder.

# Create a 'meta' document which will provide your thoughts on the topic (you will learn how to create a text document in unit 2, so this can be done later)  

# Create a 'meta' document which will provide your thoughts on the topic (you will learn how to create a text document in unit 2, so this can be done later)  

#Create your PDL for the topic selected. Ensure you name your files and folders in an appropriate manner so that it is easy to identify the contents from the name itself.  

#Create your PDL for the topic selected. Ensure you name your files and folders in an appropriate manner so that it is easy to identify the contents from the name itself.  

#Try searching for files you want within the PDL using the 'search' function in the Ubuntu file browser.   

#Try searching for files you want within the PDL using the 'search' function in the Ubuntu file browser.   

References: [[Learn Ubuntu]]  

References: [[Learn Ubuntu]]  

==== Participation in online, email and mobile-based forums ====

==== Participation in online, email and mobile-based forums ====

Since the internet is a network of computers, you can send messages (called 'emails' or simply 'mails') from your computer to others, who can access it on any computer connected to the internet. Talking to a friend through Whatsapp or telegram chats, emailing or making a video call are just some of the ways in which the internet has changed the way we communicate with others. You can join other friends, form groups to learn about many things.

Since the internet is a network of computers, you can send messages (called 'emails' or simply 'mails') from your computer to others, who can access it on any computer connected to the internet. You may be using a 'free' (as in free of cost) email such as Gmail. You should know that your mails can be 'read' by the email provider Google. Just like Google retains your 'searches' information, it also  'machine reads' your mails, so that it can show you advertisements based on the content of your searches and mails.  

 

You may be using a 'free' (as in free of cost) email such as Gmail. You should know that your mails can be 'read' by the email provider Google. Just like Google retains your 'searches' information, it also  'machine reads' your mails, so that it can show you advertisements based on the content of your searches and mails.  

Your mails may also be 'tapped' by authorised and unauthorised entities as it passes over the internet. Hence you need to take the maximum care of your digital information and be careful of what you share digitally. You should not assume that anything digital is automatically private and confidential, it may not be.

Your mails may also be 'tapped' by authorised and unauthorised entities as it passes over the internet. Hence you need to take the maximum care of your digital information and be careful of what you share digitally. You should not assume that anything digital is automatically private and confidential, it may not be.

Some basic features of the 'compose mail' form are discussed below:

Some basic features of the 'compose mail' form are discussed below:

# To: enter in an email address

# To: enter the email address(es) of the recipient(s)

# Cc: “Carbon copy” or “courtesy copy” another email address (nOot the main recipient; meant to keep others in the loop)

# Cc: “Carbon copy” or “courtesy copy” another email address (not the main recipient; meant to keep others informed)

# Bcc: “Blind carbon copy” another email address (any email addresses entered here will be hidden from one another)

# Bcc: “Blind carbon copy” another email address (any email addresses entered here will be hidden from one another)

# Subject: a few words to describe what your email is about  

# Subject: a few words to describe what your email is about  

# Body of the email: type your message. Click on attachment icon (next to send icon) to attach your local files(text files, images, etc.) with the mail and send it to the receipt. After you done all the above steps and if are ready to send your mail, just click on Send icon.

# Body of the email: type your message. Click on attachment icon (next to send icon) to attach your local files(text files, images, etc.) with the mail and send it to the recipient. After you have done all the above steps and if are ready to send your mail, just click on Send icon.

# To access your sent mails, click on Sent from the left side panel.

# To access your sent mails, click on Sent from the left side panel.

===== Downloading an attachment =====

===== Downloading an attachment =====

# A paper clip icon next to an email indicates that there is an attachment with the mail, as shown in the attached image

#A paper clip icon next to an email indicates that there is an attachment with the mail

# To download an attachment in an email, open mail and scroll down the message and come to the file attached.

# To download an attachment in an email, open mail and scroll down the message and come to the file attached.

# You can either view or download the file (down arrow mark).

# You can either view or download the file (down arrow mark).

# Choose the location where you want to save the file

# Choose the location where you want to save the file

# Click on Save to finish

# Click on Save to finish

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#You will need to create an email id for yourself, this is like a digital post-box or digital address. You can create an email id using a Gmail on <nowiki>http://gmail.com</nowiki>. Login by providing your 'user id' and then 'your password'. Compose an email and send to another student whose id you know. Compose an email discussing some of the resources you saw on your topic and ask for your classmate to give suggestions and feedback on your resource. Copy your teacher's email id in the 'cc'.  

#You will need to create an email id for yourself, this is like a digital post-box or digital address. You can create an email id using a Gmail on <nowiki>http://gmail.com</nowiki>. Login by providing your 'user id' and then 'your password'. Compose an email and send to another student whose id you know. Compose an email discussing some of the resources you saw on your topic and ask for your classmate to give suggestions and feedback on your resource. Copy your faculty email id in the 'cc'.  

#Receive emails in your 'inbox' from your classmates. Open and read them. 'Reply-to' the sender of the mail and give your comments on the mails from your classmates.  

#Receive emails in your 'inbox' from your classmates. Open and read them. 'Reply-to' the sender of the mail and give your comments on the mails from your classmates.  

#Your faculty would have created a 'class group' mailing list. You can send a mail to this list id, which will go to all students, who are members of the list.  You can use email as a general sharing tool. You can share your assignments with your classmates (after they are assessed) and seek feedback. This peer feedback can complement the feedback from the teacher educator and support peer learning. Giving feedback and receiving feedback can both be intense academic processes and the email method can be used to enable students to share much more easily, as well as give and receive feedback. This can be extended to all the courses in the program, not just the ICT Mediation course.

#Your faculty would have created a 'class group' mailing list. You can send a mail to this list id, which will go to all students, who are members of the list.  You can use email as a general sharing tool. You can share your assignments with your classmates (after they are assessed) and seek feedback. This peer feedback can complement the feedback from the teacher educator and support peer learning. Giving feedback and receiving feedback can both be intense academic processes and the email method can be used to enable students to share much more easily, as well as give and receive feedback. This can be extended to all the courses in the program, not just the ICT Mediation course.