Learning in the Network Age
Find out how digital technology is changing learning, and how to build your own learning network, with this online course on learning in the network age.
Duration
2 weeks
Weekly study
4 hours
100% online
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Develop the skills to succeed in education today.
Digital technologies have fundamentally changed how we learn. The web is no longer simply an information resource, but also a space for interaction, scholarship and creativity.
In this world where knowledge is widely distributed, accessibility is determined by and dependent on the strength of an individual’s learning network. This course will equip you with the skills needed to succeed in education, in this networked age. You’ll explore our digital differences and how to address them and examine ways to grow and manage your own personal learning network.
What topics will you cover?
- How we learn in the network age (learning theory)
- Understanding digital inequalities and digital citizenship in an educational context
- What your Personal Learning Network (PLN) looks like and how you use it
- Growing your network – making new connections and assessing reliability
- Contributing to your network – managing your online identity (single vs multiple); creating and sharing
- Putting your network to work – searching; sending/requesting/posting; collaborating
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