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Online Course Delivery
Application of Online Learning
| Date: | 3 November 2008 - 9 February 2009 |
| Venue: | Online course |
| Ref: | C1757/1108 |
| Fee*: | £425, Additional fee covering registration for NOCN accreditation £35 NB: NIACE does not charge VAT on conference and course fees |
[Background] [What the course offers] [Who would benefit from the course?] [Course structure and content] [What past participants say] [Participant commitment and requirements] [Minimum technical specifications] [Further information] [Application Form]
Are you introducing blended or online learning courses for your learners?
Background
As more and more organisations provide online or blended learning opportunities through virtual learning environments there is a greater need for teaching staff to have the skills, knowledge and confidence required in delivering and supporting online learning.
The Application of Online Learning course aims to support those wishing to use online learning and online methods within their learning provision to reach new and different learners. By completing the online programme, participants will gain the practical experience of being part of an online learning community, and will explore the skills and knowledge required to create their own online courses.
A new round of this NOCN accredited, fully facilitated 12 week online course will commence on 3 November 2008 and finish on 9 February 2009.
NIACE began delivering staff development training online in 2006. Our courses have proved very popular with participants from all sectors including:
 | Work-based learning |
| Adult and community learning |
| Further education |
| Offender learning and skills |
| Voluntary and community organisations |
The participants feel they have really benefited from the combination of collaborative group work and self study.
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What the course offers
| High-quality purpose written course materials, which introduce and guide participants through the principals of online learning |
| Support from the experienced course facilitators and collaborative working in small tutorials groups |
| National Open College Network accreditation at Level 3. Participants will complete 3 NOCN units worth 3 credits each |
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Who would benefit from the course?
The course has been structured to allow for the varying needs of people employed in the education sector, whether managers, teachers, facilitators or support staff. The ability to choose an optional module allows participants to personalise the course according to their needs.
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Course structure and content
The course aims to provide participants with the opportunity to explore the potential of online learning and consider how it might be incorporated into their learning provision. It encourages a reflective approach and will contribute towards participants’ Continuing Professional Development. The programme is delivered through the NIACE Moodle learning platform and consists of an online induction and five modules. Modules 1 and 5 are compulsory and participants choose one optional module from modules 2, 3, and 4, completing three modules overall.
Introduction
Introduces participants to the Application of Online Learning course and provides them with the opportunity to practise using Moodle. Length 2-3 hours.
Module 1: Understand e-learning (introductory module)
Explores the pedagogy and principals of e-learning and online learning
Module aims: The module aims to define
terminology relating to online learning, examine basic principles of e-learning
and e-learning pedagogy, discuss the benefits and disadvantages of e-learning
and online learning and explore methods of incorporating e-learning into the
participants’ organisation or curriculum area.
Length: 12 hours plus additional independent study time over 4 weeks.
Module 2: Widening participation and e-learning
Explores widening participation by incorporating e-learning and online learning into participants' delivery, and associated issues such as accessibility and outreach provision.
Module aims: The module aims to provide
information about what ‘widening participation’ means, identify who ‘hard-to
reach learners’ are, explore existing practice in widening participation with
e-learning and provide information about the use and benefits of e-learning for
widening participation.
Length: 12 hours plus additional independent study time over 4 weeks.
Module 3: Developing online programmes
Explores the conversion of face-to-face courses to blended/online courses, useful software, and support mechanisms.
Module aims: The module aims to provide
an introduction to developing online materials, offer guidelines on
instructional design for online learning and discuss some of the issues that
may affect the success or failure of online learning materials.
Length: 12 hours plus additional independent study time over 4 weeks.
Module 4: Personalised online support
Explores effective online learner support, the role of online facilitation, the use of communication tools and how to manage an online community.
Module aims: The module aims to provide
information about the role of an online facilitator, advise on technical
support for online tutors and learners, give an understanding of how online
learning can support individual learners’
needs, explore online communication tools and give an understanding of the
structure and management of an online community.
Length: 12 hours plus additional independent study time over 4 weeks.
Module 5: Evaluation and assessment of online learning
Explores a range of evaluation methodology for face-to-face, blended and online courses, and provides the opportunity to evaluate the participants’ own blended/online learning experience.
Module aims: The module aims to explore assessment methods including online
assessment, examine ways of evaluating a learning experience, enable
participants to appreciate how reflective practice can contribute to personal
development, allow participants to review their experiences of completing an
online course within continuing professional development and enable them to
create an action plan for moving forward with online learning within their
professional practice.
Length: 12 hours plus additional independent study time over 4 weeks.
Assessment
Assessment is through a series of Assessed Activities, which consist of written assignments, participation in collaborative activities within the online environment, reflective journal entries and use of e-learning software. Participants can expect to complete between five and nine Assessed Activities per module.
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What past participants say
"It has opened my eyes to how well an online course can be run and I am looking forward to trying my hand at this."
"Content of the course is excellent in giving a good grounding in understanding e-learning and how and why it is developed."
"The facilitators were second to none. Great support and encouragement provided throughout the duration of the course."
"My confidence has increased and I feel the course has inspired me more to pursue delivering on-line within my own courses."
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Participant commitment and requirements
To gain the maximum benefit from these courses, participants will need:
| Access to an internet-connected computer and an individual email address |
| Experience of using the web, email, Windows® applications and office-based products such as word processing and presentation software |
| Personal commitment to follow and complete an online learning course and adequate study time - participants can expect to spend five or six hours a week participating in collaborative activities and on independent study. |
Exploring new and creative ways of delivering learning makes this ideal continual professional development for anyone in the education sector including teachers maintaining their qualified teacher status.
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Minimum technical specifications
Ideally, the computer you are using should have the following minimum specifications and facilities:
| Intel Pentium 100 processor or above |
| 1gb hard drive |
| 64mb RAM |
| 56k+ model or equivalent (broadband is preferable) |
| Reliable access to the internet |
| Internet Explorer 5 or above or equivalent |
| Windows 98 or above or equivalent operating system |
| Headphones/speakers |
| Email account |
| Word processor software |
| Presentation software |
| Up-to-date antivirus software and firewall |
| Adobe Reader (free download) |
| Anti-spam sofrware (useful) |
| Printer (useful) |
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Further information
For information on start dates or to register your interest for this or any of the other online delivery courses that NIACE offers, contact: Kajal Samat, kajal.samat@niace.org.uk
For further information regarding course content, please contact: Sue Charlish, susan.charlish@niace.org.uk
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Application Form
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