Welcome back to the Transformation by Innovation in Distance Education (TIDE) project, which aims to improve the quality of distance education in Myanmar through collaboration with universities and colleges across the country. We are delighted to see you again and hope you are staying well.
As you are probably already aware, the current situation means we are unable to work with you face-to-face or synchronously online, as previously planned. However, we have designed a short programme of activities for ICT, librarian and support staff which you can study on your own and at a time that suits you.
The programme has two strands:
The online learning design strand will take you through the key components of developing and uploading a new online course, onto OpenLearn Create. The technical practice strand is unique to the ICT study programme and provides ICT staff with additional support on the use of OpenLearn Create.
The programme aims to:
Myanmar Higher Education is undergoing rapid transformation, both in terms of recent government initiatives such as 1 campus: 2 systems but also as we all adapt to the impact of COVID-19. The need for many universities and colleges to move to online teaching means that all staff should have an awareness of good online learning design practices and how to use platforms which host online learning content. Being able to find and reuse learning resources legally is also a key skill for librarians and other ICT and support staff, particularly with the enactment of Myanmar’s new Copyright Act. This programme aims to give you invaluable skills to support you and your university in successfully navigating this terrain.
As a result of studying this programme you should be able to:
In order to achieve these learning outcomes, and apply your skills, you will participate in a number of activities throughout the programme to develop an online course and produce a small piece of learning for your colleagues. You will make this available for others to use on OpenLearn Create. This piece of learning will comprise:
The materials that constitute this programme are presented as a series of ‘Steps’ which indicate what material you should read over a set period. There are also a series of activities that you will need to complete at certain points. The programme has been designed so that you can study the material individually and work through the material at a time that works best for you. At certain points in the programme, you may have the opportunity to work with academic colleagues at your University on courses they are creating.
The programme consists of pre-recorded online webinars and narrated PowerPoint presentations. We will provide the resources you need online via this OpenLearn Create website and in other formats. As you work through the materials, you may find it useful to use a notepad to write down what you have learnt or any questions you may have.
At the end of each Step you will have the opportunity to participate in a short quiz. These quizzes will help you assess your understanding of different aspects of the course material.
The programme requires 36 hours of self-study time that you can study at your own pace.
These materials have been designed to give insights into the broader TIDE programme and to support any further interest you may have in different topics. To that end we have included some additional resources that are not compulsory to review, but which might be interesting and useful to consolidate your understanding.
There are seven quizzes, one at the end of each of the seven Steps. Each quiz tests your understanding and counts towards completion of the programme. You must complete each Step and the accompanying quiz before you can move on to the next Step. In order to gain your Certificate, you must gain a pass grade of at least 60% on a minimum of six quizzes in this course. There is no limit to the number of times you can attempt each quiz.
The following outlines the programme for ICT, Librarian and Support Staff. For each step there is an overview of activity and a list of materials you need to review. There is also a list of additional resources, should you wish to further explore particular topics.
You must complete each Step and the accompanying quiz before you can move on to the next Step. In order to gain your Certificate, you must gain a pass grade of at least 60% on a minumum of six quizzes in this course. There is no limit to the number of times you can attempt each quiz.
When you are ready, you may continue to Step 1.