Online learning has the power to transcend boundaries, break barriers, and empower learners worldwide. Its accessibility, flexibility, and personalized approach make it an effective catalyst for continuous growth and knowledge acquisition in the digital age.Matt Willis, Chief Learning Experience Officer
In this online training program, we aim to equip you, with the essential knowledge and skills to excel in the ever-evolving landscape of online education. As we navigate the modern world of learning, embracing effective online teaching methods and harnessing cutting-edge technologies has become more crucial than ever.
Throughout this course, we will also explore:
- how to harness the full potential of the platform
- how to engage with our services
- how to create, deliver and manage best practice online learning
| # | Module Name | Description | Topics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Content Developers | In this module, we will delve into the art of crafting engaging and interactive online learning content. You will learn to design learner-centric materials that foster knowledge retention, promote critical thinking, and accommodate diverse learning styles. By the end of this module, you will possess the expertise to create enriching online experiences that captivate and empower learners. | |
| 2 | Lecturers, Trainers and Facilitators | For those guiding the virtual classroom, this module provides a comprehensive guide on effective online facilitation. From fostering meaningful student interactions to mastering online assessment strategies, we will equip you with the tools to create a dynamic and supportive online learning environment. By the end of this module, you will be adept at engaging students, nurturing their academic growth, and inspiring lifelong learning. | |
| 3 | Online Program Management | In this final module, we turn our attention to the critical aspects of online program management. Whether you oversee an entire online learning initiative or support specific courses, this module will guide you in optimizing resources, evaluating program outcomes, and implementing continuous improvements. By the end of this module, you will be well-prepared to lead successful online learning endeavors and drive educational excellence. |
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Based out of Sydney Australia, eddy was established in mid-2019 and was tasked with developing technology solutions and services to grow UP's existing businesses into new markets. eddy established an online ecosystem and assembled an experienced team of online learning experts. Since its establishment, eddy has been collaborating with all areas of the UP education network to support getting existing programs online.
eddy provides universities and the wider education sector the ability to quickly enter the online market by providing end-to-end solutions, therefore, solving the challenge of capacity and capability constraints. Through its proprietary technology and data platform, eddy enables educators to deliver high-quality and meaningful online programs spanning degrees, diplomas, and certificates.
The term OPX defines the entire spectrum of services which support universities and the wider education sector in the design, development, and delivery of online tertiary education, and offers new combinations of capabilities and economic models.Source: Holon IQ
As an OPX eddy offers the following service options to its education partners:
- Market Expansion: eddy's acquisition team enables partners to expand their market through best-in-breed digital marketing, driving prospective students to have conversations with their team to provide partners with the right students in the right courses at scale.
- Product Development: eddy's product development team are experts in online development. They design and build engaging online materials designed for mobile consumption coupled with a robust and innovative assessment for industry-ready student outcomes.
- Technology Enablers: eddy's technology team is agile and is constantly delivering to the needs of our students, staff, and partners. Unlike off-the-shelf products, its technology team designs and delivers new features and solutions that cater to the unique needs of your students and institution quickly.
- People Solutions: Technology is an enabler, not a solution. eddy's digitally capable workforce drives the success of partnerships and most importantly, student outcomes at scale.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Active learning | A term used to describe activities and strategies used to increase learner engagement. |
| Asynchronous learning | A term used to describe learning that does not take place at the same time or location. |
| Formative assessment | Any knowledge check that occurs at regular intervals throughout the learning and provides opportunities for feedback – usually not formally assessed. |
| Learning outcomes | A learning outcome is a statement of what knowledge and/or skills a learner is expected to acquire at the conclusion of a given unit of study. It should include the attainment level required to achieve the outcome. |
| Scaffolding strategies | A learner-focused method of instruction progressively moves the learner towards greater independence and comprehension. |
| Subject matter expert (SME) | A skilled and experienced person in the topic at hand. |
| Stakeholder | Any party who has an interest in the outcome of the learning. |
| Storyboarding | A process used to lay out content for any learning piece. |
| Summative assessment | A formally assessed set of questions to test how well a learner has absorbed the learning. |
| Synchronous learning | A term used to describe learning that takes place at the same time and location. |
| Volume of learning (VoL) | A term used to describe the amount of time it will take a learner to understand the concepts and develop the skills associated with the course or module. |
eddy provides its partners with fit-for-purpose templates to help guide content creators through the development pipeline:
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