Introduction

=Welcome to the wiki!= ====The information and activity on this page have been designed to help you understand the purpose and use of the wiki and to give you an opportunity to introduce yourself and meet the other students on this course.====

=What is a wiki?= ====A wiki is an interactive web page. The activities included in these modules ask you to interact with the information and the resources both within this wiki and on the web.You will also need to interact with other participants on this course. When you have been invited to join this wiki you will be able to use the EDIT button on the top left hand side of the page and add your information, upload files and pictures and comment in discussion forums that have been posted to this wiki.==== = = =Time allowance= ====The expected amount of time taken to complete this course is 20 hours. This includes the time taken to complete the activities, interact with the other course participants, follow up on feedback and advice offered by the tutor and undergo the necessary research and self-study to gain the most from this course. Successful learning online requires good management of your time. The suggested number of hours to complete each module are given at the top of the page. It is advisable to log in a few times a week to check on the progress of the response pages.====

= Assessment = ====You will be assessed continually throughout the course. The blog posts in each unit are an opportunity for you demonstrate what you have learned. Read the instructions for the blog carefully and check the assessment criteria before posting your blog. You will also have a final assessment at the end of the course in the form of a 2-3 minute talk. You will be asked to talk about one of the topics within the course. Please check the assessment criteria before completing this task. Assessment Criteria for writing and Speaking ====

Tools and Time Allowance
Computer with Internet access Time - 30 minutes

=**Activity -**=

You must be keen to "meet" the other participants in the course!
====Write a short introduction telling other people on the course some information about yourself. You could include information about your country, your family, plans for your stay in New Zealand, hobbies, plans for the future. Please click on the Social forum link below to add your introduction:====