Course discussions and direct messaging

Over the next three weeks, conversations will take place in discussion forums. You will find a separate discussion forum for each of the key theme(s). These discussions are a vital aspect of the course. You are expected to contribute regularly. I recommend that you try to check your messages every day to make sure that you keep up with the discussions. 

The Course café is where I will contact you with information such as course deadlines, new materials, and urgent messages. The cafe is also for general discussions about the syllabus, your teaching or any other subject that you want to talk about.

You can access the Course café and discussion forums from the sidebar.

You have the ability to direct message other colleagues and your tutor. We would recommend that the only time you should use direct messaging is to contact your tutor if you have a personal issue that may affect your ability to complete the course. All other discussions and questions should be directed to the relevant discussion forums or the Course café. 

Course completion

Collaboration and reflection are key to effective learning. During this course you will be working closely with other teachers to develop your understanding and share ideas and experiences.  Reflection is key to relating knowledge to your own experience. In each lesson, there are questions to help you reflect on what you are have learned and how it relates to your own teaching experience.  In order to complete the course and receive your certificate, you must fully participate in the collaborative activities throughout the course.

The course checklist in the sidebar shows your progress throughout the course. You are not expected to be online at particular times of the day, but you need to complete the activities within the week they are set. Failure to do this will mean that those activities will not be marked as complete.

If you are going to be absent from the course for more than 2 days or cannot continue with the course, contact your tutor.

New to online learning

• If you are new to online learning, take a couple of minutes to read our guide to What is online learning?  to find out how to make the most of your time on this course 
  

Moodle app

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