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Module 1: Digital Education: The Myths and Facts
- Video Overview of Module 1
- Learning Objectives
- Map Your Digital Day Activity
- How digital tools support the typical characteristics of adult learners
- ACTIVITY- Download Discover’s “Typical characteristics of Adult learners” and see which traits apply most to YOUR students!
- ACTIVITY- Download Quiz and use Kahoot to turn it into an interactive quiz for your participants!
- Lesson Activity Part 1- Group Research Exercise Using Diigo!
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Module 2: Digital Inclusion: How the Design and Use of Digital Technology Can Promote Equality in Education
- Video overview of Module 2
- Learning Objectives
- What is digital inclusion, why is it important?
- How can we promote digital inclusion?
- ACTIVITY: Download Digital Inclusion Case Study Guide
- TRUST- Overcoming the phycological barriers of the digital world
- MOTIVATION-Supporting Adult learners driven by a specific purpose!
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Module 3: Innovative teaching...resources and practices that enhance learning and teaching!
- Video Overview of Module 3
- Module 3’s downloadable learning objectives
- Why do we need Innovative teaching methods?
- The role of the educator
- The flipped classroom teaching method!
- Problem based learning as an innovative teaching method!
- Jigsaw technique as an innovative teaching method!
- Inquiry based learning as an innovative teaching method!
- ACTIVITY: Download DISCOVER’s learner feedback worksheet!
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Module 4: Mobile Learning
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Module 5: Games and learning
- Video summary of Module 5
- Module 5’s Downloadable learning objectives
- Introduction to Game based learning
- The Advantages and disadvantages of game-based learning
- Game based learning in practice- how to get started!
- Examples of Adult learning games!
- Lesson Activity Part 2 – Group Presentation Activity using Powtoon
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Module 6: Learning Spaces AND Collaborative virtual environments
The different types of collaborative learners and the skills involved
In the sections which follow you will learn about Peer Connections and some tools you can use to connect and collaborate. Before moving on, first have a think about the type of collaborators learners can be and the skills you need to be aware of to make the very most of collaborative learning for your students.
The Ringleader
Big ideas person, discussion starter and collaboration initiator, lots of creative energy.
The Expert
Borderline geek, loves trying and mastering, new and innovative ways of working
The Socialite
Natural storyteller and connector, great communication skills and is used to social conversations on Facebook, Twitter etc
The Siloist
Enjoys working alone, often reluctant to share work in progress, likes to hoard information
The Dinosaur
Creature of habit, not keen on trying new things, takes encouragement to embrace new tools
The Skeptic
Can be very vocal opponents to collaboration, often focus on the WIIFM (what’s in it for me?) mentality
The Executive
Decision maker that is driven by time, speed and efficiency
The Stealth Ninja
Likes to lay low and oversee without too much involvement
The Taskmaster
Loves being organised, is operational focused and keen to get things done, loves lists and action plans
ACTIVITY- Download the DISCOVER Collaboration Skills Checklist!
Activity- Click HERE to Download the DISCOVER Collaboration Skills Checklist!