Title: Stage 0 - Orientation

Why this course? This course arises in the context of the expanding possibilities for blended teaching and learning created by the EdTech-UEM sub-program. The goals of EdTech-UEM are consistent with the UEM strategic plan which includes the importance of integrating technology in teaching and learning. The pioneering work in several UEM units on the use of ICTs for teaching and learning, notably the Faculty of Education and the Centre for Distance Learning (CEND), dates back a few years, but progress has always been limited by infrastructure, resource constraints, Internet access and the experience and knowledge of lecturers.

Thus, other components of the EdTech programme include the rehabilitation of communication networks within UEM, an increase in bandwidth and improved management capacity, and an increase in the computer equipment available within Faculties and Schools, as well as scholarships for graduate studies in the field of educational technologies. As a purpose, it is intended that most teachers and students of UEM will have access to the benefits of technological integration in their courses. At the most practical level this will mean that UEM teachers design their courses well for blended (and in some cases online) teaching and use the Moodle-based Vula platform courses to support learning by their students.

The planned roll-out of the EdTech-UEM staff development course in the blended mode to all the UEM campuses was delayed by the advent of the global COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020. The course has now been adapted for fully online provision, and the roll-out phase is able to commence online. The course will also be provided in a blended face-to-face format when conditions allow. Comments and input from participants will be important contributions to the further revisions and institutional adoption and sustainability.

Description: We will start on this learning journey together by exploring what is possible with educational technology and then engage with course design, online and blending teaching, and the creation and collation of resources and activities. By the end of the EdTech course participants will be equipped to complete the development of their new blended/online courses.

Category: EdTech-UEM: Eng — Note: This suite of modules is also available in Portuguese.

Why this course? This course arises in the context of the expanding possibilities for blended teaching and learning created by the EdTech-UEM sub-program. The goals of EdTech-UEM are consistent with the UEM strategic plan which includes the importance of integrating technology in teaching and learning. The pioneering work in several UEM units on the use of ICTs for teaching and learning, notably the Faculty of Education and the Centre for Distance Learning (CEND), dates back a few years, but progress has always been limited by infrastructure, resource constraints, Internet access and the experience and knowledge of lecturers.

    Thus, other components of the EdTech programme include the rehabilitation of communication networks within UEM, an increase in bandwidth and improved management capacity, and an increase in the computer equipment available within Faculties and Schools, as well as scholarships for graduate studies in the field of educational technologies. As a purpose, it is intended that most teachers and students of UEM will have access to the benefits of technological integration in their courses. At the most practical level this will mean that UEM teachers design their courses well for blended (and in some cases online) teaching and use the Moodle-based Vula platform courses to support learning by their students.

    The planned roll-out of the EdTech-UEM staff development course in the blended mode to all the UEM campuses was delayed by the advent of the global COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020. The course has now been adapted for fully online provision, and the roll-out phase is able to commence online. The course will also be provided in a blended face-to-face format when conditions allow. Comments and input from participants will be important contributions to the further revisions and institutional adoption and sustainability.

eLearning Basics (EdTech)
Essential Course and Support Information
  About the EdTech Course
  Glossary of Terms
  Supporting Course Resources
  Moodle HELP
Staying in Touch
  Announcements
  General news and announcements of interest to ever...
  Moodle FAQs & Tips
  Ask your questions or share your tips about any Mo...
  Open Space Forum
  Share your achievements, discoveries and questions...
Preparation BEFORE Stage 0
About Stage 0: Orientation
1. Getting to know each other and our Purpose
  Orientation Session 1 (synchronous - 90 mins)
  Stage 0 - Live Session 1
  Topic 1 Learning Resources and Activities
  Now tell us about yourself in Activity 0.1: Introd...
  Online Behaviours - the 4 Ps!
  Finally, we revisit our discussion on online behav...
  Notes: (Optional, but recommended): You may like ...
  Activity 0.1: Introduce Yourself
  Activity 0.2: Set up your buddy group
  Activity 0.3: Online Learning Norms
2. Introducing Online and Blended Teaching & Learning
  Orientation Session 2 (synchronous - 90 mins)
  Stage 0 - Live Session 2
  Topic 2 Learning Resources and Activities
  What is Online / Blended Teaching & Learning?
  Transforming our Courses
  Practical: Undertake Activity 0.4: Moodle Orientat...
  Activity 0.4: Moodle Orientation
  Activity 0.5: Consolidation
  Activity 0.6: Stage 0 Evaluation
Stage 0 Closing
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4