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During this course, you will engage with a variety of content and activities. Below are some of the icons you will find in this course with a description of what you can expect to do or see.


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Course learning outcomes
These are shared at the start and end of the course. They articulate what students you should know or be able to do as a result of taking the course.
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Key questions
These are shared at the start and end of each lesson to help you understand what progress you expect to make.
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Required activity
This icon indicates that you need to complete the activity on the page to complete the course. The activity could be contributing to a learning forum, creating a resource, writing an action plan, etc. Your tutor will set a deadline to complete the activity and will review your contribution and mark it accordingly on your checklist.
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Reflect
Reflection is key to effective learning and fundamental to the constructivist approach our courses are built on. During the course, you are encouraged to relate the content to your own context including your classroom, your learners, the resources and technology available to you, and your experience as a teacher.
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Write
During the course you will be encouraged to write notes, as writing supports good-quality reflection. You may also have to create a resource, a lesson plan or an action plan which you will then share with your colleagues in the course. They will provide you with feedback which you will use to refine your work. You will also have the opportunity to review your colleagues' work and give them feedback so they can develop their own thinking.
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Share
Research has shown that asynchronous discussions facilitate deeper reflection and critical thinking. Having time and distance to formulate answers allows for, in many respects, greater mastery over the course content. Learning forums are where you will share your work and ideas, review your colleagues' work, give them feedback, ask questions or simply socialise. It is where much of your collaboration and reflection will happen, and are a vital aspect of our courses. It is crucial you contribute to these discussions regularly.