Exploring options for online and remote learning

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=LTDF Exploring Options for Remote and Online Learning, October 4th 2013= This session started with a brief overview of remote courses that are currently being delivered by staff at Victoria. This includes presentations about/ by

Science in Context - Rhian Salmon Modern Korean Society - Stephen Epstein Chemistry - Suzanne Boniface Marketing - Lachlan McLaren Linguistics - Irina Elgort Information Studies - Brenda Chawner Masters in Geographical Information Systems - Mairead de Roiste Diploma of Clinical Research - Sandra Taylor

[[Media:VUW_onlinecourses_comiled_red.pdf | slides about VUW online courses]]

It was followed by a presentation by Dr Jennie Swann, from AUT University. Abstract There are many ways in which a student may be distanced from their university campus: geography, work demands, family commitments, community obligations etc. In this session we will explore some options for helping such students to feel connected to their learning and to each other, using Blackboard and free tools. Some examples are: Mahara for BEd and work placement Blackboard Collaborate (or a free alternative) for interpreting, and for post-grad supervision Mobile devices – apps for teaching Youtube for mobile learning and off-campus oral presentations Google communities for staff support and teaching About Dr Jennie Swann Before coming to New Zealand in 2003 I spent 30 years working as a university lecturer, distance educator and instructional designer in six countries in East Asia, Central Africa, Europe, and the South Pacific. I am currently working with academic staff at AUT University to develop mobile and digital approaches to learning and teaching at university level. My PhD, Dialogic inquiry: From theory to practice, involved the development and testing of a theory-based online community support tool http://www.dialogicinquiry.net

Both sections of this seminar can be viewed within the: Learning and Teaching Collection VStream presentations

Apologies for the poor use of the camera - previous seminars recorded voice only so we were accustomed to that mode and walking all over the place!

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