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Neil MorrisDirector of Digital Learning
Professor of Educational Technology, Innovation and Change
Establishing capacity to deliver MOOCs at Leeds: impacts on the University
• Strategy / vision
• Digital learning team
• Governance
• Selection process
• Pedagogy and production
• Outcomes from first two MOOCs
Overview
The University’s vision for FutureLearn:
The online platform provided by Futurelearn will give the University of Leeds the opportunity to make our inspirational, high-quality educational resources
available to any individual with access to the Internet. By raising the University’s profile nationally and internationally, it will provide a key
recruitment tool; by setting a standard for Leeds Open Educational Resources (OERs), it will enhance blended learning for resident students and drive the
development of innovative distance and mixed-delivery programmes.
Digital learning channel portfolio
Guidance on OERsPromoting online learning channels
Only available to Registered Students Available to all learners
Engage new global audiences with accessible content
Showcase the University to prospective UG / PG students
Provide digital materials for disadvantaged learners
Provide additional learning resources for current students
Guidance on OERsBenefits of external digital learning resources
Hazel Smoczynska (team support); Leanda Johnson (graphics / marketing); Tom Hinchliffe (animation); Neil Morris; Stephen Livesey (learning technologist); Carol Elston (manager); Ben Pierce (production)
The Digital Learning Team
FutureLearn governance
MOOC approval process
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* And FL Education Committee
MOOC development process
MOOC development process• Month 1-2: Initial planning meetings with academic team; development of
• Month 2-3: Content production needs agreed; academic team prepares course plans and content in conjunction with digital learning team;
• Month 2-4: Content production (multimedia, e-learning elements, academic material); rights and permissions clearance for existing / third party content; course construction in platform; marketing;
http://futurelearn.comCourse starts on 10 February 2014For 3 weeks, 4 hours per week
Explore the inner workings of the human abdomen with experienced anatomy lecturer Dr James Pickering http://twitter.com/accessanatomy #FLanatomy Learn about the structure and function of vital organs, and through discussion relate this to common surgical scenarios and current research. Interested in the anatomy of the human body? This course is for you.
http://futurelearn.comCourse starts on 10 February 2014For 3 weeks, 4 hours per week
Explore the inner workings of the human abdomen with experienced anatomy lecturer Dr James Pickering http://twitter.com/accessanatomy #FLanatomy Learn about the structure and function of vital organs, and through discussion relate this to common surgical scenarios and current research. Interested in the anatomy of the human body? This course is for you.
http://futurelearn.comCourse starts on 10 February 2014For 3 weeks, 4 hours per week
Explore the inner workings of the human abdomen with experienced anatomy lecturer Dr James Pickering http://twitter.com/accessanatomy #FLanatomy Learn about the structure and function of vital organs, and through discussion relate this to common surgical scenarios and current research. Interested in the anatomy of the human body? This course is for you.