This section contains selected components from your course outline. For full details, please refer to the course outline that was emailed for your section.

Calendar Description

Examines various forms of distributed and open learning and related topics including its history and evolution. Explores the intersection of modality, pedagogy and access. Explores communities in online spaces and work with and across emerging forms of modality such as blended and multi-access learning. Introduces the concepts of open access licensing models, which have enabled open education, open research, and open data.

Textbook & Required Resources

No textbook purchase is required. Learners are required to access the course website regularly. Any required or recommended readings will be posted on the course website. This course will offer students an opportunity to explore technologies used in distributed and open learning and to think critically about their impact on education. By working on hands-on assignments, participants will be able to enhance their learning abilities as students and develop the necessary skills to develop materials and to teach in online environments.

Services

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) allows users to access networks and services over a secure connection. Please note that some university services, including library access, may require you to connect to the library servers by VPN. To download and install the Cisco VPN software, please visit the UVic VPN website.

Privacy

Please be familiar with the OIPC Cloud Computing Guidelines for Public Bodies and the UVic Educational Technology and Privacy Resource page and engage in any cloud-based tools only as it may be your personal preference as it is NOT required to complete this course.