The 2013/14 schedule of courses from the E-Learning Development Programme is currently being added to The Learning Institute’s Course Bookings website. The schedule over the last two years has been strongly focused on initial training for those migrating from other systems. This year there are still plenty of opportunities for new starters in academic or administrative roles to access initial training but there is also a much wider programme of training for those keen to enhance their teaching with technology. You’ll shortly be able to see the full list of courses we’re offering during 2013/14 by visiting the Learning Institute’s Course Bookings site and selecting the date range that you are interested in, so you can start planning your professional development for the year ahead.
Over the next few weeks, the e-learning unit has the following opportunities for you to develop your skills in e-learning. What would you like to learn more about? If you don’t see a course listed that covers what you want to know, click here and leave a comment at the end of the page or email: elearning@qmul.ac.uk.
- Getting Started With QMplus – 10:00-12:00, 3rd September 2013
- QMplus for Support Staff – 13:00-15:00, 11th September 2013
Both of these courses are ideal for those who have little or no prior experience of using QMplus. They will cover the basic skills of using QMplus although in different contexts, the former is aimed at academics, and is focused on using QMplus for teaching whilst the latter is tailored for those working in a support or administrative role that does not involve teaching. During the session, we’ll briefly examine the purpose of a VLE, provide an overview of QMplus and its most commonly used tools, and focus on the practical use of the system necessary to get started with cusing the site.
There will be plenty of hands-on experience to ensure you are confident to set up or edit a module area, add users to it or organise submission and grading or assignments. You’ll also have the opportunity to see examples of good practice from those already using the environment and discuss how these ideas can be adapted to suit your own requirements.
