M90
Award in Online Teaching, Learning and Assessment
This module introduces educators to online learning with a focus on online teaching, learning and assessment. Online teaching requires various competences, strategies and tools. In this module, participants will learn how to support the success of a diverse class, foster inclusion through student-centred activities and communications, and be present for students via online learning. Participants will have the possibility to utilise various online services that enable learning. In this module, participants will also learn how to design and deliver equitable and engaging online courses.
Applicants interested in following this programme are to satisfy the minimum eligibility criteria:
• Bachelor’s Degree at MQF Level 6 (with a minimum of 180 ECTS, or equivalent).
By the end of this module, the learner will be able to:
a) Develop a researched-based approach in adopting pedagogical methods to provide an effective educational experience through online teaching and learning;
b) Guide others in identifying local and international support for online teachers and learners;
c) Develop and manage online teaching and learning activities for learners with diverse needs.
d) Support and foster a virtual learning community amongst students;
e) Create and effectively integrate tasks to record evidence student of learning as well as give feedback through a variety of digital tools.
a) Demonstrate an understanding of the main theoretical models of education relevant to online teaching and learning;
b) Identify the most popular and effective online services for specific learners.
c) Determine the affordances of specific online tools in relation to its use for a specific teaching and learning activity and/or assessment task/s;
d) Identify techniques and approaches for engaging learners online;
e) Identify and discuss regulations that impact online course policy and practice;
f) Develop awareness of online accessibility;
g) Develop an understanding of open education resources;
h) Outline a variety of digital tools to record evidence of student learning and give feedback.
a) Participate effectively in synchronous and asynchronous virtual learning communities,
b) Critically evaluate and adapt the proposed online learning activity based on peer and learner feedback,
c) Critically assess appropriate online tools and/or resources for a specific teaching and learning activity and/or an assessment task/s,
d) Make use of the main features and functions of learning management systems,
e) Use the pedagogical affordances of various online applications and tools, including Learning Management Systems, social networking sites and Web 2.0 tools.
f) Apply knowledge of digital tools to gather evidence of student learning and give feedback.
g) Assess strengths and weaknesses of online educational tools and resources,
h) Identify and integrate digital learning objects in online learning activities,
i) Evaluate and apply accessibility guidelines to online teaching and learning.
j) Interact with other participants using innovative digital tools,
k) Communicate the affordances of online teaching & learning services,
l) Collaborate in a digitally mediated learning environment.
m) Search and identify disruptive and emerging technologies;
n) Evaluate own digital competence in the area;
o) Keep abreast with innovation in the field of online teaching and learning.
p) Identify and engage with online teaching and learning services,
q) Engage deeply in an online community focusing in online education.
This module adopts an online to teaching and learning. Information related to the structure and delivery of the module may be accessed through the IfE Portal. For further details, kindly refer to the Teaching, Learning and Assessment Policy and Procedures found on the Institute for Education’s website.
This programme adopts continuous and summative methods of assessment including assignments, online tasks, reflective journals, projects and video presentations. For further details, kindly refer to the Teaching, Learning and Assessment Policy and Procedures.
Participants may be assessed through the following:
• Analysis and evaluation of current practice including active participation in discussions and workshops (25%)
• Presenting an online activity carried out in practice to cater for the diverse learners and abilities through a theme or project. (50%)
• Peer-reviewing their colleagues’ shared learning activities (25%)
Upon successful completion of this module, course participants will be conferred an accredited certification.
Upon successful completion of this module, course participants may use certification conferred to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning for accredited programmes. Teachers may also use this certification in their application for accelerated progression.
