Learn how to promote effective practice and pedagogy in blended learning on this vocational education training course.
This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.
This course is designed to help anyone teaching in the vocational education and training (VET) sector understand the benefits of blended learning. You will find out how to use technology more effectively to support your learners, and understand how to better embed it in your classroom.
Supported by industry experts, you’ll connect with teaching and training professionals who understand the practical challenges of using blended learning.
You’ll discover the importance of being able to blend digital learning methods into your teaching, to help your learners become familiar with the digital workplaces they’ll be joining.
You’ll learn the principles of blended learning and will review a number of case studies to see how it can be applied in different environments.
After an activity that encourages you to review your own readiness to implement blended learning - and what processes you may need to follow, to develop it - you will explore how other educators have overcome similar challenges.
You may be able to better support blended learning within your virtual learning environment, but it never hurts to have some extra resources ready. This course will review your current VLE options and offer a range of open educational resources to expand your options.
Once you’ve understood the principles and resources available, it’s time to look at designing your own approach.
Upon completion of this course, you’ll have a solid foundation in blended learning and a better understanding of your options when it comes to using it within your teaching. You’ll also be ready to move to the next course in this ExpertTrack, which focuses on implementation.
This course is aimed at everyone working in further education, skills training, vocational education, workplace learning and lifelong learning or adult education.
Whether you are directly supporting learners or delivering training, this course will help you use blended learning more effectively.
This course is provided through eLearnAfrica’s partnership with FutureLearn.
Please note that, should you choose to purchase a Certificate of Achievement or a Statement of Participation, you will be re-directed to the FutureLearn for processing.
The following information is from the Future Learn website:
A Certificate of Achievement is a valuable certificate to prove what you’ve learned on your course.
Your Certificate will include your name; an outline of what you’ve learned and how long it took; the logos of the university and other organisations associated with your course. Your printed certificate will also include the lead educator’s signature.
In addition to the digital and printed certificate, you will receive a detailed transcript of what you’ve learned, how long it took and your average test score (if your course contained tests).
You can view our page about Certificates of Achievement to see what they look like.
To be eligible to buy a Certificate of Achievement, you must:
If you’re taking a course, we’ll email you details of how to buy a Certificate of Achievement, once you’re eligible for one.
The cost of the Certificate of Achievement varies depending on the course. They normally cost from £39.00 (GBP) to £59.00 (GBP) + shipping. The price shown includes a digital and printed certificate and transcript, and VAT or local sales tax. The exact price for your course will be shown within the course itself.
If you don’t qualify to buy a Certificate of Achievement because your test score does not meet the 70% pass threshold, you have a couple of options. You will still be able to purchase a Statement of Participation for the course, or you could join a later run of the course. Unfortunately it is not possible to retake tests in FutureLearn courses.
A Statement of Participation is a collectable printed and digital record that you can buy, to show that you’ve taken part in a FutureLearn course. Statements are available for the vast majority of FutureLearn courses in both digital and printed formats. You can view our page about Statements of Participation to see what they look like.
Your Statement will include your name; a short summary of the course and how long it took; the logo of the university and other organisations associated with your course. In addition, your printed certificate will also include the lead educator’s signature.
Your Statement will confirm that you’ve completed the majority of steps in a course and attempted all test questions, but it will not show your individual level of completion or your test scores.
To be eligible to buy a Statement of Participation, you must complete over half of the steps in a course (by using the “Mark as complete” button on each step) and attempt all test questions.
If you’re taking a course, we’ll email you details of how to buy a Statement of Participation, once you’re eligible for one.
To be eligible, you must complete the majority of steps in the course and attempt all test questions. You can check how close you are to being eligible on your course progress page.
The cost of a Statement of Participation varies depending on the course. They cost from at £19.00 (GBP) to £34.00 (GBP) plus shipping. The price shown includes a digital and printed version, and VAT or local sales tax. The exact price for your course will be shown within the course itself.
For more information on Fees and Eligibility, please feel free to consult the Frequently Asked Questions:
If you do not find an answer to your question, you can also contact FutureLearn directly via email, at: feedback@futurelearn.com
The information provided was current as of 22 September 2016. Please visit Certificates and Statements to check for changes.
Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.
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As one of the UK’s largest research-based universities, the University of Leeds is a member of the prestigious Russell Group and a centre of excellence for teaching.
Academics at the University of Leeds lead pioneering research that addresses major global challenges, in areas such as energy, water and climate change, human health and wellbeing. The University works in interdisciplinary teams to find innovative solutions to global problems such as poverty, hunger and crime. It strengthens communities through its outreach and public engagement.
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