NCI Courses

Introduction to Learning and Technology Interactive exercise to prompt reflection and discussion on current and desired digital practices using the Visitor and Residents framework. Discussion to explore understandings of technology-enhanced learning and the policy context for its development within the sector. Guided introduction to the blended learning environment, including the virtual learning environment and virtual classroom. Presentation and discussion on the flipped classroom pedagogical model, and group exercise to design a flipped lesson. Demonstration and discussion of classroom/workshop technologies (e.g. interactive presentation tools, lecture capture, polling/response systems), including mobile computing/Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) considerations. Introduction to assessment and formation of discussion groups to support project generation and development. Presentation and discussion on role of learning journal and digital tools for personal reflection.

Digital Learning Resources – Finding and Evaluating Directed study of materials addressing curation versus creation of resources, finding and evaluating resources (including use considerations such as usability, accessibility, copyright and intellectual property), and multimedia forms (e.g. infographics, audio, video, animation, screencasts, ebooks). Activity to find and evaluate a digital learning resource relevant to practice context (Discussion Forum).

Digital Learning Resources ‐ Developing and Managing Presentation and discussion addressing tools for creating/adapting digital learning resources, storyboarding, and the management and sharing of resources.

Digital Learning Resources ‐ Learning Design Directed study of materials introducing the DADDIE (Define‐Analyse‐Design‐Develop‐Implement‐Evaluate) instructional design model as a systematic approach to the development of instructional strategies that integrate digital learning resources. Activity to review and update draft project plan in light of DADDIE model.

Presentations Practitioner presentations of stage 1 assignment (plan for digital learning resource).

Active Learning with Technology – Instructional Strategies Directed study of materials addressing active learning theories and strategies. Exercise to design a learning activity complementary to the developing digital resource.

Active Learning with Technology ‐ Tools Presentation and discussion of tools for active learning, including communication and collaboration (preparation for week 8).

Active Learning with Technology ‐ Tools Directed study of materials addressing active learning tools (follow‐up to week 7). Activity to use and evaluate a tool to promote active learning.

Assessment and Evaluation Presentation and discussion addressing principles for effective assessment and feedback in teaching and learning.

Assessment and Evaluation Directed study of materials addressing assessment and evaluation tools (e.g. online quizzes, rubrics and surveys). Activity to use and evaluate an assessment/evaluation tool appropriate to practice.

Reading Week

Presentations and Professional Development Planning Presentation and discussion of digital competence frameworks. Presentation and discussion on using digital technologies to support continuing professional development (e.g. special interest groups, MOOCS etc.) Reflection and revised action planning.