Module 1: My learning story

Learning objectives 

The why! -  conceptual understandings of learning 

Active learning

1. This week you will be introduced to the concept of active learning

The pro-active learner

2. The pro-active learner - examples - introduce vocabulary scaffold  and MODULE TASK 

active vs passive learning

Deep learning

3. Dive deeper 

Exand and consolidate

4.  Expand - connect other concepts - eLearning

We will introduce active eLearning and make connections to your next topic.

Check your understanding

5. Online quiz with feedback to test your understanding

Key concepts & vocabulary

Active learning, research-based methods, deep-learning, goal setting, formative assessment, engagement, peer collaboration (connects to final assessment),

MODULE 1: Vocabulary task

Learning objectives 

Reflect and connect

eLearning models

Rationale

Deep dive

eLearning advantages and challenges

Vocabulary task

Check your understanding

Key Concepts

activate prior learning, reflection, self-directed learning, student- centred learning

intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation, blended and flipped learning, time-management (will dig deeper next unit)

Learning objectives

Reflect and connect

Lifelong learners

My learning journey

Deep dive

• We learn about our different learning styles and consider this within the context of an eLearning framework. 

Vocabulary task

Check your understanding

Quiz - Formative assessment

Key concepts

co-construction of knowledge, learning dispositons, multiple intelligences, learning styles

Introduce yourself to your peers and eLearning specialist by creating a short video, outlining your background and motivations for studying. 

 Evidence shows that collaboration is a vital 21st-Century skill and fundamental to your continued success in any learning environment. The ablility to introduce yourself in an informative and personable manner is a valuable skill you can use in any situation. 

This task will prepare you to collaborate with your peers and develop your repetoire of 21st-Century skills. Being able to communicate clearly through a range of linguistic modes and formats are highly valuable skills and the use of video is now widely accepted as essential. 

"If there’s a good story, then it’s a good video. And people will watch it…. Even if we’re all not like Ingmar Bergman, we can all tell stories. Video just doesn’t take a super-talented high degree of skill to pull off. You can do it. Yes you can!"

(Haskin, 2012)