What is your idea for flexible learning and why have you chosen it?Well, is it my idea or isn't it - the directive is that my course is on-line from next year. On-line totally, but with a workshop popped in there somewhere...Gertie will be pleased!
So, my idea is to create an online course that is diverse, innovative, interesting. I want to ensure connectivity by having students connect with each other in as many ways as possible, and connect with the lecturer as well. I need to ensure the assessment includes summative throughout as well as at the end to assist with student motivation to go on-line weekly. My on-line course will be dynamic, interactive, colourful, diverse and cater for all learning styles. I will encourage face to face interaction as much as possible between students.
What examples of Flexible Learning does your idea draw on?
You-tube, internet, reading, writing, talking, listening, concept mapping, doing, quizzes, face-to-face in workshop, active learning activities including scenarios, elluminate sessions, eXe packages, voice-over powerpoint presentations...
How does your flexible learning plan fit with an educational organisation's strategic directions?
Must fit as it is the bosses directive! Fit's with EDC encouragement to utilise online tools and to create more interactive and divers resources for on-line learning. Fits with strategic direction regarding increasing accessability to courses.
Any risks or concerns that you will need to resolve before you can implement your plan for flexible learning. Need to ensure students are aware that they will need good internet connection, or to at least ensure Polytech has appropriate level of internet support availiable to students. Also need to ensure assessment is modified appropriately, and that there is enough time allocated to developing the resources prior to the commencement of the course. Students will need to be able to use the resources and so will need training in how to use moodle and the exe packages.
