Digital literacy is the capacity of an individual to find, interpret and input information on various digital devices. This course covers the basic skills required to navigate the internet reliably, consume information, troubleshoot problems
with common devices. Comprising three modules, each module focuses on a set of skills on a given domain. Beginning with an introduction to digital literacy, the course dives right into the basics of computer and internet use for educational purposes.
The final module presents a discussion on media literacy.
Education
Connected Learning Essentials
This course introduces teaching staff to the concept and key practices of Connected Learning.
It has been developed in haste and with acknowledgement of the challenges currently facing teaching staff. We recognise that it isn’t realistic to ask you to completely redesign your modules, but you will be guided through some of the urgent and important aspects of Connected Learning design.
A range of further resources and opportunities for development for those who can and want to spend more time on a particular topic are signposted in each section.
Teaching Critical and Creative Thinking
Coming soon!
Be Safe Online
This course is for adults who use devices and spend time online. It is for anyone who wants to learn about online safety issues and essential safety precautions, and learn about tools and strategies to keep themselves safe. Women and girls are especially vulnerable online; therefore, we have included sections focused on common issues they face. For teachers, this course will give you the necessary foundation to support your students as they also learn about being safe online.
English for Beginners
Are you interested in improving your English skills?
There are many reasons why you might want to improve your English skills:
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you want to work in a job where it is important to speak English,
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you want to show prospective employers that you are motivated to master English,
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you are planning to move to a country where English is spoken.
Improve your English skills with a free and fun online course from a reputable Canadian University.
- The course can be completed over six weeks.
- When you complete this course, you will get a certificate from Queen’s University in Canada.
This course covers
By the end of this course, you will be able to have simple conversations and use proper grammar. For example, you will be able to:
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Introduce yourself
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Ask questions
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Learn about Canadian life and compare Canadian towns to your hometown
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Learn important grammar such as past, present and future tenses
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Use complex sentences, articles and possessives
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Learn proper punctuation and capitalization.
How it works
This course has been developed by Queen’s University in Kingston, Canada.
It is offered to anyone for free.
Enrol to start the course.
How to Teach Online: Designing Distance Courses
This course will cover guidance, examples and good practices for the design and delivery of online learning solutions. The course focuses on adult learners and professional learning; however, the content is generalizable to younger students. Adapted from the United Nations’ Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO)’s eLearning Academy Methodology manual, this course focuses on instructional design best practices using an established design framework.