Anderson, M. (2014) Making a MOOC - tips for technophobes. Workshop presented to: Northampton Learning and Teaching Conference 2014: Northampton 2018: Planning, Designing and Delivering Student Success, The University of Northampton, 22 May 2014. (Unpublished)
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Abstract:
Rationale
MOOC ‘s have become a growing phenomenon and termed an “educational buzzword” by Daniel (2012). Sharing digital content is not new amongst academics and the HE sector and there is a continuing upwards trend of the use and publication of open educational resources, OERs (Corbyn 2012) . A MOOC is discussed as collaboration between educational experts including academics in order to share learning experiences across boundaries. For me as an academic, herein lies the rub, as a passionate advocate of education for all and a true believer in the agenda of widening participation the concept of a MOOC appears the ideal, free, open access sharing platform for anyone who wishes to learn. However as a self confessed technophobe I feel alienated by technical language and a complete lack of understanding of online terminology and behaviour.
Content
This workshop seeks to outline, briefly, the trend in MOOC offerings in the HE sector. The session will include a brief overview of a personal experience of being involved in the design of a MOOC for Northampton Business School particularly in relation to feelings of fear and alienation related to technology and social media.
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Creators:
Anderson, M.
Northamptonshire and East Midlands:
Education, Training and Skills
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Date:
22 May 2014
Date Type:
Presentation
Event Title:
Northampton Learning and Teaching Conference 2014: Northampton 2018: Planning, Designing and Delivering Student Success
Event Dates:
22 May 2014
Event Location:
The University of Northampton
Event Type:
Conference
Language:
English
Status:
Unpublished
References:
● Corbyn, Z. (2012, December 6). This could be huge... Times Higher Education.
● Daniel, J. (2012). Making sense of MOOCs: Musings in a maze of myth, paradox and possibility. Journal of Interactive Media in Education, 3.
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