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Showcase event (March 2017)

Welcome and Scene Setting – Celeste McLaughlin, Head of Academic Development for Digital Education, Institute for Academic Development

Activity: What do people hope to get from the Online Learning Network? Highlight topics of interest and provide an indication of what people hope being a member of the Community of Practice will provide. This will inform the direction of the network.

Dr Christine Sinclair, Lecturer in Digital Education and Programme Co-Director for the MSc in Digital Education.Christine’s presentation (Pdf).

  • My dual perspective as a teacher and student
  • Brief overview of our courses
  • Our teaching methods
  • How our students have impressed us (why it’s such a joy)
  • Main messages about teaching and supporting online students

Cristina Mathews, eLearning Coordinator (Master of Public Health). Cristina’s presentation (Pdf).

  • Risk taking aspect of online learning courses
  • More risk than on campus courses
  • Examples and reflections
  • Touch on Elder
  • Possibly touch on collaboration/partnership on other courses

Dr Paula Smith, Senior Lecturer in Online Education and Academic eFacilitator for the MSc in Surgical Sciences programme. Paula’s presentation (Pdf).

  • Focus on an established course – MSc Surgical Science (300 students) and a new course which part of the Clinical Trials programme (8 students)
  • General observations
  • One size doesn’t fit all
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