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The environmental impact of teaching and learning
The environmental impact of teaching and learning

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Learning outcomes

After studying this course, you should be able to:

  • understand an overview of the factors that should be included in an assessment of the carbon-based environmental impacts of higher education (HE) – these are the main sources of energy consumption and carbon emissions in HE

  • understand the types of teaching models used in higher education, how ICTs are changing them and their likely carbon impacts

  • understand the likely carbon impacts associated with your studies on a higher education course or module

  • apply a Carbon Calculator tool designed to assess the impacts of your study-related activities

  • identify possible ways to change study-related activities to reduce carbon impacts.