Online Learning Communities: Formal and Informal

Course aim

To critically analyse the online learning communities that evolve in informal and formal digital environments. It will explore and evaluate the learning occurring in formal online and blended learning settings as well as that occurring through social media and open source (MOOCs) and the theories underpinning these trends.

Course content

Students will explore the different types of interactions typical of any learning leading to the development of learning communities whether in formal or informal settings. Students will critically examine and evaluate some key pedagogical online design principles that support the development of learning communities while investigating the opportunities for learning evidenced in MOOCS/Open courseware, social media and formal settings. Students will examine a range of the learning analytics tools offered in these settings that can be used to further support learners.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
EDUC 5240	The Networked Educator
EDUC 5238	New Pedagogy Studies: Frontiers and Provocations

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
EXTERNAL, MAGILL, ONLINE
External (Online activities)	3 hours x 10 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Case study, Essay

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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