MOOCS – Yes they can work! 29 October 2015 Abstract In 2013, The University of Melbourne became the first institution within Australia to partner with Coursera to deliver Massive Open Online Courses to students worldwide. Seven courses were initially developed, since then, the stable of offerings has increased to over 24, and by 2016, over… Continue reading
To Badge or not to Badge? That is the Question, 29 September 2015 Abstract Open Badges are a form of digital credential that make it possible for learners to receive credit for all forms of learning they engage in. Badges can recognise skills, achievements and participation across a learner's many contexts. Badges received by learners… Continue reading
Flipped classroom – where to start? 16 September 2015 Synopsis The term "flipped" or "inverted" classroom refers to a teaching strategy in which students engage with a set of activities prior to meeting in a classroom. The use of these activities offers a more gradually complex path for students to achieve their learning outcomes. If… Continue reading
Awards for Excellence in Learning Analytics (Information Session), 17 August 2015 Synopsis The inaugural Awards for Excellence in Learning Analytics were an initiative of the ascilite Learning Analytics Special Interest Group (LA SIG). The Awards focus on the practical application of Learning Analytics at any scale – from the classroom to the Institution as a… Continue reading
Building a CMALT Australasia Portfolio, Thursday 16 July 2015 Synopsis CMALT (Certified Member of the Association of Learning Technologies) is a professional accreditation for those working in the use and/or support of learning technologies in Higher Education. In this session, Oriel Kelly (NZ Tertiary College), discuss the process of building and submitting the required portfolio… Continue reading
Developing Your Professional Portfolio for CMALT Australasia, 23 April 2015 Synopsis This webinar was designed to provide information and support to CMALT candidates, in particular those looking to complete their portfolios in 2015. If you not currently a CMALT candidate but are interested in developing a professional portfolio and obtaining peer recognition for your work… Continue reading
ascilite's Community Mentoring Programme Explained, 5 February 2015 Abstract This one-hour webinar provided an understanding of how ascilite's Community Mentoring Program (CMP) works and how it can benefit you either as a mentor or mentee. The ascilite CMP provides mentoring opportunities across a number of fields including technical, academic development, learning development, faculty academics and… Continue reading
