Digital Learning Short Program
Introduction to Digital Learning
COURSE INFORMATION
DATES AVAILABLE
27 July 2020 - 30 October 2020 (includes pre-reading and assessment time)
CONTACT HOURS
Online workshop: 2 hours x 3 weeks
Online activities: 2 hours x 4 weeks
MODE
Online
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A three year Bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised higher education institution
FEES
$1,000 per course
LOCATION
Online
Course overview
In this program, students will develop a broad understanding of the theories, concepts and practices of digital learning, and critically reflect on their own teaching experience and context using digital learning.
Why Introduction to Digital Learning?
On completion of the course, Introduction to Digital Learning, students should have the ability to:
- Understand the policy and historical context of digital learning in schools
- Critically appraise pedagogical traditions of digital learning in schools
- Apply contemporary practices of design, assessment, teaching and evaluation in digital learning to their professional practice
- Respond effectively to the growing demand for digital learning in schools, particularly in response to COVID-19
Who should study this program?
Teachers who want to expand their pedagogic knowledge of and experience with digital learning environments.
Course structure
The course, Introduction to Digital Learning, has three modules:
- Policy and historical context of digital learning
- Effective pedagogy for digital learning
- Practices of design, assessment, teaching and evaluation in digital learning
Assessment
Introduction to Digital Learning
- Blog – 3000 words (60% of course grade)
- Essay – 1500 words (40% of course grade)
Additional information
Cancellation policy
All refunds attract a 10% administration fee. No refunds two weeks after enrolment.
