Learning Technologies Online An online programme to help

Learning Technologies Online “An online programme to help academic staff explore the ways in which technology can transform teaching and learning”.

Learning Technologies Online Introduction Learning Technologies Online is a programme of seven online courses designed to help you explore the ways in which technology can transform teaching and learning. The programme examines the features of a wide range of digital learning tools and resources, and helps you to determine how best to blend traditional and online teaching methods. Completing this course will help you meet the student demand for improved technology enhanced learning in today’s competitive higher education environment. Developed in collaboration with: City University London Delft University of Technology Durham University Edith Cowan University Hogeschool Leiden Institute of Education, University of London Leeds Beckett University Leiden University Massey University Newcastle University The Hague University The University of Auckland The University of Edinburgh The University of Sussex The University of Warwick The University of York University of London University of Liverpool University of New England, Australia Lead Advisor Professor Diana Laurillard , Professor of Learning with Digital Technologies, Institute of Education, University of London

Learning Technologies Online Contributors Authors: Professor Caroline Haythornthwaite - Director, School of Library, Archival and Information Studies, University of British Columbia Sam Brenton- Deputy Director of Educational and Staff Development and Head of E-Learning; The Learning Institute, Queen Mary, University of London Dr David M. Kennedy - Director, Teaching and Learning Centre, Lingnan University, Hong Kong Dr David Lefevre - Director, Educational Technology Unit, Imperial College Business School and Co-Founder of Epigeum Professor Mark Brown - Director, National Centre for Teaching and Learning and Distance Education and Learning Futures Alliance, Massey University Dr Lawrence Ragan- Director of Faculty Development, World Campus, Penn State University & Kevin Burden- Director, Post-Graduate Professional Development, University of Hull Simon Paul Atkinson - Associate Dean of Learning & Teaching (Teaching Enhancement), BPP University College of Professional Studies Professor Geoffrey Crisp - Dean, Teaching and Learning, RMIT University Dr Phil Davies - Degree Project Organiser, Faculty of Advanced Technology, University of Glamorgan Dr Rhona Sharpe - Head, Oxford Centre for Staff and Learning Development; Deputy Director of the Directorate of Human Resources, Oxford Brookes Reviewers: Professor Ron Oliver - Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning), Edith Cowan University Steve Ryan - Director of the Centre for Learning Technology, London School of Economics and Political Science Dr Terry Anderson - Professor and Canada Research Chair in Distance Education, Athabasca University Dr Richard Millwood - Director, Core Education UK and Reader, Institute of Educational Cybernetics, University of Bolton Richard Mc. Cracken - Director, ecch Dr Cathy Gunn- Head of E-learning Group, Academic Advisor, Centre for Academic Development, University of Auckland Professor Shirley Alexander - Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Teaching, Learning and Equity) and Professor, Learning Technologies, University of Technology, Sydney

Learning Technologies Online About the course Structure: • 7 hour online programme • Comprised of seven courses: 1. Introduction to learning technologies 2. The effective use of VLEs 3. Internet based collaboration tools 4. Course planning 5. Developing course content 6. e-Assessment 7. Teaching with learning technologies Who is it for? Higher education teaching staff who want to learn how to use learning technologies effectively in their teaching and e-learning teams who design online programmes. Published: February 2010 US version editor - Professor Ray Schroeder - Associate Vice Chancellor for Online Learning; Director of Center for Online Learning, research and Service and Professor Emeritus, University of Illinois at Springfield, USA

Course and Times Syllabus Introduction to learning technologies 1 hour, 30 minutes The effective use of VLEs 1 hour, 30 minutes Internet based collaboration tools 2 hours Learning Technologies Overview and content Online Authors/Reviewers Module 1: Uses of technology in teaching: benefits, different technologies and their attributes Module 2: New teaching and learning practices: traditional, blended and online teaching, synchronous/asynchronous communication, dynamics of online groups Module 3: Technology-enhanced learning in context: your institution, your learners’ context; the future of technology enhanced learning Module 1: An introduction to VLEs: what is a VLE; why use a VLE Module 2: Planning and preparation: learners’ needs; accessibility and preparation for learners; integrating the VLE with face-to-face teaching Module 3: Building and running your course area: structure and navigation; communication, content, assessment and administration tools Author: Professor Caroline Haythornthwaite Reviewer: Professor Ron Oliver Author: Sam Brenton Reviewer: Steve Ryan Module 1: Introduction to internet-based collaboration tools (IBCTs) and their benefits Author: Dr David M. Kennedy Module 2: IBCTs for discussion: text chat, internet-based telephony/video, Author: Dr David Lefevre web conferencing, discussion forums Module 3: IBCTs for knowledge building: wikis, collaborative diagrams, shared Reviewer: Dr Terry Anderson documents Module 4: IBCTs for community building: social networking, collaborative workspaces, microblogging Module 5: Selecting and adopting IBCTs: institutional contexts and successful implementation

Course and Times Syllabus Course planning 2 hours Developing course content 2 hours, 30 minutes e-Assessment 2 hours Teaching with learning technologies 1 hour, 30 minutes Module 1: Principles of learning design: benefits for teachers and learners, course design teams Module 2: Know your audience: demand supply, who are your learners, planning for diverse learners’ needs Module 3: Scaffolding the design process: drawing up a plan, tools for learning design Module 4: Finding your own blend: blended learning, static and dynamic content, aligning learning technologies with pedagogy, deciding on assessment Module 1: Types of digital learning resources, mapping resources to support learning needs Module 2: Benefits of using digital resources Module 3: Using existing content: benefits, locating content, VLE course cartridges Module 4: Creating digital learning resources: advantages and drawbacks, digital tools, sharing resources Module 5: Issues in using digital learning resources: quality assurance, storage and access, intellectual property rights Authors/Reviewers Author: Professor Mark Brown Reviewer: Dr Richard Millwood Author: Dr Lawrence Ragan Author: Kevin Burden Author: Simon Paul Atkinson Reviewer: Richard Mc. Cracken Module 1: Relationship between learning and assessment: why we assess learners, diagnostic and formative assessment Author: Professor Geoffrey Crisp Module 2: Types of questions used for e-assessments: activities and tasks, interactive e. Author: Dr Phil Davies assessments, types of responses Module 3: Practical issues: potential problems, marking and grading, security and accessibility Reviewer: Dr Cathy Gunn Module 4: Assessing communication, collaboration and group work, self and peer assessment, e-portfolios Module 5: Future of assessment in higher education Module 1: Experiences of teaching with technology: drivers and rationale for technology-enhanced learning, learner expectations, impact on your role Module 2: Planning to teach with technology: tasks and activities, supporting learners, developing a structured and engaging learning process, preparation for collaborative work Module 3: Tutoring with technology: the role of the online tutor, social needs of students, e-moderating, organisation Author: Dr Rhona Sharpe Reviewer: Professor Shirley Alexander

Learning Technologies Online Course features • Interactive activities to engage participants and allow them to test their learning. • Video interviews with e-Learning experts. • Video dramas to illustrate and reinforce key learning points. • Case studies exploring examples of the successful use of learning technologies. • Practical scenarios allowing participants to apply what they have learned to realistic situations.

Learning Technologies Online What does it look like? Video interviews Interactive activities

Learning Technologies Online What does it look like?

Learning Technologies Online Learning outcomes By completing this programme, participants will be better equipped to: 1. Understand how technology is being used to strengthen teaching practices across higher education. 2. Evaluate and use a range of technology tools to help locate and produce digital learning resources, facilitate collaborate work and assess learners’ progress. 3. Understand how and why selecting and implementing specific technologies can best meet learners’ needs, and make informed choices when matching pedagogic activities to technology tools. 4. Identify the differences between conventional and online teaching delivery and pedagogy, and determine the appropriate blend for their students.

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