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Headings denoted with an asterisk ( * ) is retrieved from the course syllabus version Spring 2019
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
The course participants will receive detailed instructions towards using the highly sophisticated audio visual equipment/communication in the two “Energy Learning Theatres” at EGI.
Seminars will be given to address the issues in teaching and in supervising project work students. Training will be provided to build up highly qualified course assistants (and future teachers). Experienced lecturers and testimonials from course assistants will show and discuss the qualities and challenges present in course assistance.
One part of the course will be the establishment of an e-teaching material in the student’s research area. The student should adapt the educational material into an e-learning chapter with the use of modern educational computerized multi-media tools (to be selected together with the examiner) and preferably with a high degree of interactivity. Technical, pedagogical and multi-media aspects and skills shall be considered. During the development of the educational material, students will evaluate the learning material, and give suggestions for modifications.
The topic of study is selected together with the examiner. It should consist of one or two chapter(s) (corresponding to a 2-3 hours lecture or more) of the undergraduate curriculum given at a university within the EXPLORE Energy platform. The student should study the existing material in detail, and read related materials.
The course will treat the general philosophy regarding interactive and computerized education. Individual readings and summary reports are part of the course. As part of the discussions, an evaluation will be presented regarding what students so far have considered to be the pros and cons of the present interactive learning material developed by different teachers at EGI, including remote lab exercises, pod-casts of lectures, Explore Energy and E-learning platforms, etc.
Intended learning outcomes
The overall goal of the course is to make graduate students act as an educational entrepreneur in a global context, with the aim to bring education outside the traditional approach. The course participants will gain experience by actively joining course seminars, by performing assigned individual readings followed by group discussions, and by supervising students/planning & assisting a course.
After the end of this course, the participants will be able to:
Implement pedagogical approach within a course in line with student centered learning approach and constructive alignment concept
Develop interactive learning material and on-line exam/exercise suitable for e-learning
Give lecture/ presentation/ seminar with modern audio-visual interactive tools, such as video showing, live software demonstration, online video conferencing, use of multimedia among others in line with integrating technologies in education and one of the following
Acquire methods in supervising BSc/MSc thesis students to be independent researcher/scientist, or
Apply new pedagogical thinking in ongoing courses as a course assistant
Detailed plan
Content Overview
Assignment for the following session
Session 1
Introduction
- Interactive learning philosophy in a global perspective
- Presentation of learning platforms: Canvas, Compedu, Udacity, Udamy, Edx, Learnify and others.
1A. Read and comment on Part 1 of “E-Learning in the 21st Century : A Community of Inquiry Framework for Research and Practice” (1 page ±10%)
1B. Research and reflect on online/distance education (0.5 page ±10%)
Session 2
E-learning and Lecture Material Development
- e-learning/blended learning material presentation from existing courses
- What to avoid when developing course materials
- Discussion on assignment 1A.
2A. Write a reflection on the book “Teaching in a Digital Age- Guidelines for Designing Teaching and Learning” (Choose 1 chapter and prepare a PPT)
2B. Review and criticize three online e-learning materials (prepare PPT slides)
Session 3
Course Assistantship
- Overview on course assistantship
- Tutorial on lecture recording, podcasting
- Administrative guide on taking in interns, BSc, MSc thesis students
- Presentation of assignment 2B.
3A. Reflection on being a course assistant and thesis supervisor (1 page ±10%)
3B. Design the to-be-developed e-learning/blended learning material
Session 4
Canvas Platform
-Training session on Canvas
-Presentation of Automatically Corrected Exercises, MCQ, online exams, and others
-Presentation of remote lab
-Presentation and discussion on assignment 3A and 3B.
4A. Reflections on the use of filmed and remote lab as well as automatically corrected exercises (0.5 page ±10%)
4B. Read and comment part 2 of “E-Learning in the 21st Century : A Community of Inquiry Framework for Research and Practice”. (1 page ±10%)
Session 5
Life Long Learning
- Presentation of educational MSc and PhD programs at EGI
- Walkthrough and peer knowledge sharing of technical equipment for courses
- Discussion on the prospect of community of inquiry in assignment 4B
5.A. Continue developing e-learning/blended learning material
5.B. Read and reflect on gender equality, diversity and equal opportunities see appendix B3 (1 page ±10%)
Session 6
Gender equality, diversity and equal opportunities
-Presentation of equality and diversity at KTH and in education
- Discussion on assignment 5B
6. Finish developing e-learning/blended learning material send for peer review
Session 7
Peer Review
- Peer review and defense on the newly developed learning materials
7. Update learning materials according to comments
Session 8
Final Project Presentation
8. Peer grading for course credits
Preparations before course start
Literature
E-Learning in the 21st Century : A Community of Inquiry Framework for Research and Practice
INL1 - Hand in exercise, 5.0 credits, Grading scale: P, F
PRO1 - Project, 2.5 credits, Grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
The section below is not retrieved from the course syllabus:
Hand in exercise ( INL1 )
Project ( PRO1 )
Other requirements for final grade
The assessment criteria in the appendix are to be fulfilled to at the minimum C grade to pass the course.
Ethical approach
All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
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Contacts
Communication during course
All coomunication is done through Canvas or by email.