Developing the Online Learning Experience (Flexible)

This course has been developed to address the need for teachers and trainers to adopt a blended learning approach, which involves a combination of traditional classroom-based learning and remote distance learning formats.

The course focuses on the different experiences and expectations of learners when approaching the online learning experience, and how they may best be supported in moving into using differing online tools. The use of the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) is central in this unit and it will be used heavily in order to promote the culture of blended learning and realise its full potential.

Benefits

Southampton Solent University is a renowned provider of qualifications which are sought after in the modern employment market. We have a formidable track record in providing learning interventions and qualifications tailored to the needs of organisations. The university has a strong team of learning specialists and have invested greatly in learning technologies for the benefit of our students on undergraduate and post-graduate programmes. This training programme has emerged from years of development, and can now be utilised by professionals in all sectors of the education and commercial training markets.

Course content

Participants will:

• Consider the resources and activities available and the value of these to effective teaching

• Analyse developments in educational technology and the new teaching models that have recently emerged

• Discuss how to facilitate the active engagement of students in online activities

• Evaluate their learners’ needs and decide on a simple activity in which to involve the learners in working actively online

• Plan and develop this activity paying attention to how to introduce, facilitate and support the activity

Assessment

Participants will be assessed through two pieces of written work:

• A review of the literature on blended learning

• A plan to introduce and support elements of an online activity with a group of students

Who is this course for?

The course is for professional training providers and education providers that use e-learning as part of their delivery. The course is also suitable forthe professional bodies etc.

Accreditation

This course leads to the achievement of Higher Education CAT (Credit Accumulation and Transfer) points and Southampton Solent University Post Graduate Certificate in Professional Development.

Fees

Available on request

Delivery

Ten hours of workshop sessions will be interspersed with online learning activities. The programme can be tailored to organisational needs for a group of participants.

Duration

10 hours of workshop sessions, plus online learning

Professional Development Unit

30 CAT points (Masters level)

PDU

The unit has SEDA (Staff and Educational Development Association) accreditation so by passing Developing the On-line Learning Experience unit will give the SEDA award for Supporting Learning with Technology.

How to apply

Places on the course may be booked at any time by submission of a booking form. Please contact:

Leanne Close, Admissions Officer

Leanne.Close@solent.ac.uk|

Tel: 02380 319410