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SEC4 2015 The Leeds Graduate the distinctive journey A blended approach to Discovery Theme module development
Carol Elston, James Little, Gareth Walker, Kirsten Thompson and Gillian Snape
SDDU and Digital Learning Team
Speaker: James Little.
Introduce us all (name and title)Carol Elston (Digital Learning Team Manager) James Little (Learning Technologist / Academic Staff Developer)Gareth Walker (Project Manager & Course Designer)Kirsten Thompson (Academic Staff Development Officer)Gillian Snape (Learning Technologist)
Gillian and Gareth will answer questions after the main section
To DoAdd New slide for introduction of people and overview of presentation 3 sections done.Background (funding and this specific module); Rationale/Good Practice; Showcase & Future - James Little done.
Change red section on intro to be solid red James Little done.Add funding context to discovery theme background (i.e. funding to make some elements online and buy expert time) James Little done.Add recent developments blended learning approach context text to last background slide James Little done.
Split moving sections to new slides Carol Elston done.Rationalise sections 15-25 Carol Elston. Put speakers on slide notes James Little done.1
Overview
An insight into the design and development of a new Discovery Theme module; providing a blended learning approach through the VLE. Developed in collaboration by Professor William Young, Students, the Digital Learning Team and SDDU
Background Drawing On ExperienceModule Showcase & Future
Speaker: James Little.2
Background
Leeds has always been active in promoting study outside the core of a chosen degree via additional elective modulesDiscovery modules (previously known as electives) have been grouped into 10 interdisciplinary Discovery Themes.Discovery Themes enable students to explore and choose from over 1,000 modules on offer outside their courseSupported by a comprehensive website providing choice and information
(adapted from: https://leedsforlife.leeds.ac.uk/Broadening)What are Discovery Themes?
Speaker: James Little.4
Discovery modules (previously known as electives) have been grouped into 10 interdisciplinary Discovery Themes.Discovery Themes enable students to explore and choose from over 1,000 modules on offer outside their course
(adapted from: https://leedsforlife.leeds.ac.uk/Broadening)Ten Themes
(Image from: https://leedsforlife.leeds.ac.uk/Broadening)
Speaker: James Little.
Ten Themes Can search by theme, keywords, subjectClearer and easier to find out about5
Discovering A New ApproachTo enable a rich, high-quality experience whilst enabling students to fit study most easily around their existing course commitments.Considerations affecting creating a new module
Speaker: James Little.
How to provide a high-quality experience. Considerations: Timetabling pressure Can students attend face-to-face? New modes of support Provide support off-campus? Flipped learning Understanding and information Rich resources video, discussion, activities
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Funding from Discovery Theme leaders was pooled to enable some modules to be created using recent developments in blended learning approaches in use around the University
Discovering A New ApproachPotential advantages of using new blended approaches to creating a new module
Speaker: James Little.7
Drawing on Experience
Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) portfolio
Speaker: Carol Elston
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The learning journey
Speaker: Carol Elston
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Using green screen
Speaker: Carol Elston
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Learner discussions
Speaker: Carol Elston
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Animation
Speaker: Carol Elston
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Expert discussion & debate
Speaker: Carol Elston
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Interactive elements
ExercisesQuizzesOnline polls
Speaker: Carol Elston
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MOOCs lessons learned52,646 registered learners97% found the structure of the course fairly/very clear 97% found the educator(s) engaging 95% believed the course had fulfilled their expectations 92% rated the overall experience as good or excellent
Speaker: Carol Elston16
Translating the MOOC approach to the taught student education context:
Consultation with subject matter expertsInstructional design: repurposing for online and blended learning deliveryGuidance: pedagogical and technical relating to best use of the VLESDDUs ExperienceSEC4 2015 The Leeds Graduate the distinctive journey
Speaker: Kirsten Thompson
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Pedagogy firstConstructive alignment (Biggs, 99):Module approval formModule handbookSEC4 2015 The Leeds Graduate the distinctive journey
Speaker: Kirsten Thompson
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Development also informed by:Lecturers pedagogical approach and timeRequirements of learnersCapabilities of VLE toolsGood practice in relation to usability, accessibility and mobileULTRA and ULTA1SEC4 2015 The Leeds Graduate the distinctive journey
Speaker: Kirsten Thompson
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Module Showcase & Future
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Digital learning on campus
New discovery theme module created in a MOOC style
Speaker: Kirsten Thompson
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Design elements support module navigability & learner journey
22Speaker: Kirsten Thompson
Lesson overviews presentation of learning outcomes
23Speaker: Kirsten Thompson
Case studiesvideo materials and activities to investigate issues
24Speaker: Kirsten Thompson
Interactive presentations/activitiespromote engagement and introduce complex principles
25Speaker: Kirsten Thompson
Blogs and social toolsencourage user interaction, debate and discussion
26Speaker: Kirsten Thompson
Cross-platform testingusability across student devices
27Speaker: Kirsten Thompson
Re-use of assets - digital learning on campus
Content re-used in existing modules
Speaker: Carol Elston
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Re-use of assets Discovery Theme modules
Content re-used in new discovery theme module
Speaker: Carol Elston
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Re-use of assets - iTunes U portfolio
Speaker: Carol Elston
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Questions?SEC4 2015 The Leeds Graduate the distinctive journey
Speaker: All
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