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Welcome to this short course on "Teaching in a Digital Age".
We recommend you to do the following, before taking the course:
- Create an account and log in to the course to take the test;
- Read the course introduction carefully;
- Watch the videos in each of the lessons (as many times as you want);
- Take a critical perspective for adopting online/blended learning;
- Apply your new learning to your own context;
- Wherever possible, discuss opportunities and challenges with colleagues;
- Practice the "Knowledge Check", as many times as possible;
- Take the final test, when you are ready;
- Download the certificate (appears as pop-up, and thus your browser should be pop-up enabled); and
- Please complete the "Course Completion Survey" to provide feedback.
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Introduction:
Welcome to this lesson on understanding the learners. In this lesson, you will learn about the older, part-time, and isolated, often less confident learners in the digital age. This lesson will highlight the need for manageable 'chunks' of work, regular feedback, and Internet access.
Objectives:
Upon completion of this lesson, you are expected to be able to:
- Identify the different types of learners in the digital age
- Explain the need for manageable 'chunks' of work
- Identify how to regularly provide feedback
- Understand the variable internet access
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