Dear Colleague
There are still some places available on the following Netskills workshops running at Oxford University Computing Services in September:
1. Mobile Learning: Education on Demand, 25th September
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Mobile Learning: the next stage of e-Learning, or a whole new learning experience? This workshop explores the principles and practice of m-Learning. It is for anyone who is interested in the application of mobile technologies in education, or those who simply wish to know more about the emerging technologies and potential uses.
Topics covered during this workshop include:
Issues, uses and implications of m-Learning for learners, practitioners and institutions
Overview of devices and technologies
Examination of m-Learning case studies
Mobile content and communication
Current and future trends in mobile device usage
2. Developing Problem Based e-Learning, 26th September
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Fed up with passive, page turning e-learning? Engage your learners in active, dynamic, enquiry based e-learning by developing realistic problem solving activities that encourage the application of analytical, creative and critical thinking skills.
Topics covered during this workshop include:
Whats the problem? Analysisng problem based e-learning
Web quests, hot lists, treasure hunts and subject samplers defined
Action planning and Scenario building for problem based e-learning
Resource gathering to underpin learning
Tools for rapid development of online problem based e-learning
3. Effective e-Learning with Moodle, 27th September
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The Moodle learning environment is becoming increasingly popular in the UK education sector. It is free to use, having been developed through the Open Software model, and is designed using sound pedagogical principles. This workshop introduces Moodle, its main features and demonstrates why Moodle is different from other learning environments. You will be given access to your own installation of Moodle for 4 weeks after this workshop.
Topics covered during this workshop include:
e-Learning pedagogy
Moodle and the VLE (Virtual Learning Environment) market
Communication and collaboration tools
Course structures and content development explained
Access to Moodle as an administrator, teacher and student
Further details these workshops, including prices and booking forms, and of all future Netskills events are available from:
www.netskills.ac.uk/workshops
These workshops can also support our BTEC-accredited qualifications:
www.netskills.ac.uk/accreditation
Regards
Jamie Stogden
Netskills
University of Newcastle
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
NE1 7RU
tel: 0191 222 5000
fax: 0191 222 5001
web: http://www.netskills.ac.uk/
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