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

Introduction Developed in collaboration with: Lead Advisor 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: Lead Advisor 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 Professor Diana Laurillard , Professor of Learning with Digital Technologies, Institute of Education, University of London

Contributors Authors: Reviewers: 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 McCracken - 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

About the course Structure: Who is it for? Published: February 2010 7 hour online programme Comprised of seven courses: Introduction to learning technologies The effective use of VLEs Internet based collaboration tools Course planning Developing course content e-Assessment 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

Overview and content Course and Times Syllabus Authors/Reviewers Introduction to learning technologies 1 hour, 30 minutes 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 Author: Professor Professor Caroline Haythornthwaite Reviewer: Professor Ron Oliver The effective use of VLEs   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: Sam Brenton Reviewer: Steve Ryan Internet based collaboration tools 2 hours Module 1: Introduction to internet-based collaboration tools (IBCTs) and their benefits Module 2: IBCTs for discussion: text chat, internet-based telephony/video, web conferencing, discussion forums Module 3: IBCTs for knowledge building: wikis, collaborative diagrams, shared documents Module 4: IBCTs for community building: social networking, collaborative workspaces, microblogging Module 5: Selecting and adopting IBCTs: institutional contexts and successful implementation Author: Dr David M. Kennedy Author: Dr David Lefevre Reviewer: Dr Terry Anderson

Developing course content 2 hours, 30 minutes Course and Times Syllabus Authors/Reviewers Course planning 2 hours Module 1: Principles of learning design: benefits for teachers and learners, course design teams Module 2: Know your audience: demand and 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 Author: Professor Mark Brown Reviewer: Dr Richard Millwood Developing course content   2 hours, 30 minutes 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 Author: Dr Lawrence Ragan Author: Kevin Burden Author: Simon Paul Atkinson Reviewer: Richard McCracken e-Assessment Module 1: Relationship between learning and assessment: why we assess learners, diagnostic and formative assessment Module 2: Types of questions used for e-assessments: activities and tasks, interactive e-assessments, types of responses Module 3: Practical issues: potential problems, marking and grading, security and accessibility Module 4: Assessing communication, collaboration and group work, self and peer assessment, e-portfolios Module 5: Future of assessment in higher education Author: Professor Geoffrey Crisp Author: Dr Phil Davies Reviewer: Dr Cathy Gunn Teaching with learning technologies 1 hour, 30 minutes 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

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.

Interactive activities What does it look like? Video interviews Interactive activities

What does it look like?

Learning outcomes By completing this programme, participants will be better equipped to: Understand how technology is being used to strengthen teaching practices across higher education. Evaluate and use a range of technology tools to help locate and produce digital learning resources, facilitate collaborate work and assess learners’ progress. 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. Identify the differences between conventional and online teaching delivery and pedagogy, and determine the appropriate blend for their students.

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