Online education using communication tools (Manchester, 1 June 07)
Date: 1 June, 2007
Location: Room 3.59, Williamson Building, University of Manchester
Event type: Workshop
Short description: This workshop aims to introduce experienced f2f (face to face) lecturers to online education. The workshop will be delivered via a blended learning format with a mixture of f2f and simulated distance learning using communication tools.
This event is organised under the Subject Centre's Workshops to go scheme.
You may also be interested in our alternative workshop on 30 May 2007 in London.
This event is now fully booked. You may still join the waiting list in case of cancellations
Workshop fee
Please note there is no charge for this event but we reserve the right to charge a £20.00 non-attendance fee.
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 9.30 - 9.45 | Registration and coffee |
| 9.45 - 10.00 | Introduction to workshop |
| 10.00 - 10.30 | Presentation: Fundamental principles in training experienced f2f lecturers to moderate courses online |
| 10.30 - 11.30 | Asynchronous discussion |
| 11.30 - 11.45 | Coffee break |
| 11.45 - 12.30 | Synchronous communication: Presentation and practice |
| 12.30 - 13.30 | Lunch |
| 13.30 - 14.00 | Introduction to social networking free software: blogs, MySpace, Second Life etc |
| 14.00 - 14.30 | Designing a micro-lesson plan using a discussion board or a chatroom tool: Group work |
| 14.30 - 15.00 | Participating in the lessons previously planned |
| 15.00 - 15.15 | Coffee break |
| 15.15 - 15.45 | Discussion: Lessons learnt |
| 15.45 - 16.00 | Completing the online workshop evaluation survey |
Powerpoint slides
Materials from this workshop are now available in our materials bank
