Recording of the session now available (2/7/2020) at thislink which includes video. transcript and presentation slides.
The topic was on enhacing online teaching practice. Two presenters, Dr. Mark Nichols, Executive director for Learning Design and Development at the Open Polytechnic and Ali Hughes Learning expererience and success Manager from the Tertiary Alliance NZ (TANZ) presented for about 15 minutes each. Question and answer session followed. The session was ably facilitated by Sara Williams, Principal Advisor at the TEC and had 500 people registered.
Mark provided an overview of several online learning theories for practice including the SAMR model and TPACK. He reiterated the importance of context. What works well in one course or cohort of student, may not work with another. Also reiterated that teachers cannot always be content, pedagogical and technology experts. Hence the need to ensure there is a collaborative, co-constructed relationship between instructional/educationa designers/developers and subject experts to create the best means to engage with and support learners.
Ali Hughes' presentation charted the learner experience. What worked and did not and the importance of understanding learner needs. She detailed the TANZ process and how learners were supported through distance learning. Especially important given TANZ courses range from level 3 to 7 with many learners first in family and second chance learners, seeking to attain the first step back into tertiary learning.
Both presentations were good overviews and the Q & A session worked through various questions posted on the chat function.
Mark provided an overview of several online learning theories for practice including the SAMR model and TPACK. He reiterated the importance of context. What works well in one course or cohort of student, may not work with another. Also reiterated that teachers cannot always be content, pedagogical and technology experts. Hence the need to ensure there is a collaborative, co-constructed relationship between instructional/educationa designers/developers and subject experts to create the best means to engage with and support learners.
Ali Hughes' presentation charted the learner experience. What worked and did not and the importance of understanding learner needs. She detailed the TANZ process and how learners were supported through distance learning. Especially important given TANZ courses range from level 3 to 7 with many learners first in family and second chance learners, seeking to attain the first step back into tertiary learning.
Both presentations were good overviews and the Q & A session worked through various questions posted on the chat function.
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