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Online distance learning community
Internal University network supporting teaching and support staff involved with online distance education.
- This page covers:
- Support for online distance learning community
- Bursaries for Introduction to Digital Environments for Learning course
- Online distance learning community hub
- Online distance learning community mailing list
- Upcoming ODL networking and training events
- Introduction to online tutoring course
Support for online distance learning (ODL) community
The Online Distance Learning (ODL) community is supported by the Online Learning Advisor who coordinates resources, networking opportunities and events. Our remit is to support the whole of the ODL community (not just those with Distance Education Initiative funding) which includes:
- staff involved in supporting or teaching on existing online distance learning courses/programmes
- staff developing new online distance learning courses/programmes (with or without Distance Education Initiative funding)
- staff considering developing new online distance learning courses/programmes and/or applying for Distance Education Initiative funding
Please contact the Online Learning Advisor if you have any questions or suggestions about this work.
- ODL contact: Dr Louise Connelly
- Online Learning Advisor
- Institute for Academic Development
- Email:
- IAD.ODLstaff@ed.ac.uk
Bursaries for Introduction to Digital Environments for Learning course
Introduction to Digital Environments for Learning (IDEL) bursaries are open to all staff at the University who are working in or considering developing an Online Distance Learning (ODL) programme. This course is worth 40 credits and is the foundation element of the MSc in eLearning.
- Introduction to Digital Environments for Learning: course information
- Application process for IDEL bursary (PDF)
- Guidance note: eligibility and selection criteria (2013-14) (PDF)
If you have any questions, please contact:
Online distance learning community hub
The online distance learning hub is a communication and community tool for developing and expanding online distance learning. The hub is available to all staff members of the University of Edinburgh.
Through a peer support model, the hub enables staff members to openly discuss topics surrounding online distance learning, share good practice, explore collaborative initiatives and develop a future vision for online learning at Edinburgh. Access to the hub is granted when you join the ODL mailing list (see below).
Some of the work supporting the online distance learning (ODL) community is carried out in partnership with the eLearning@ed forum who also support this community as part of their wider remit.
Online distance learning community mailing list
The online learning mailing list is a managed communication channel for all staff interested in online learning. It communicates current online learning developments, ODL and DEI updates, and general information to the wider staff community. It is open to all University of Edinburgh staff members.
To be added to this list, please email:
Forthcoming events
Digital Environments for Online Distance Learning (Part 2)
| Description | This session will present case studies showing how digital environments are being used to support teaching and community building in Online Distance Learning programmes. From student recruitment to graduation these environments will be proven to enhance the ODL student experience. This session explores additional themes to those from 6 Dec 2012 event, which included digital environments for community building, synchronous teaching and dissertation support. Guest speakers and topics include: Sharon Boyd (MVM) - First Steps in Building an Online Relationship/Community" This session will provide plenty of opportunity for discussion to focus on your particular needs of delivering online courses; opportunities to network with others from the online distance learning community at the University; and engage with the DEI team. The ODL topic based events offer the opportunity to meet colleagues working in various roles on Online Distance Learning programmes across the University. We aim to include a variety of speakers from programme teams and support services, with time set aside for discussion and networking. Please contact Louise Connelly (Online Learning Advisor) if you have any suggestion for topics you would like to see covered iad.odlstaff@ed.ac.uk
Attendance at part 1 is not a prerequisite |
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| Eligibility | All staff |
| Date | Tuesday 28-May-2013, 15:00 - 16:30 |
| Venue | Lecture Theatre 4, IAD, 7 Bristo Square Central Area |
| Bookings | If you are eligible, you can Book a place on this course. |
Understanding Assessment: practical approaches
| Description | This event is open to all staff This short information session will consider different assessment approaches and supporting technologies as well as providing an overview of some of the existing applications used at the University, including: WebPA; Grademark; PeerMark; and Pebblepad. There will be a case study focusing on WebPA, as well as practical advice on implementing different assessment methods. The speakers will outline the benefits, including the provision of richer feedback to students and easy to manage workflows.
Speakers include colleagues from the School of Geosciences, Information Services and the Institute of Academic Development. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and share experiences.
Please feel free to bring your lunch with you. Refreshments will be provided.
On booking: you will be asked if you have any specific questions about assessment and we hope to answer these during the session. |
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| Eligibility | All staff |
| Date | Monday 03-Jun-2013, 12:30 - 14:00 |
| Venue | Lecture Theatre 3, 7 Bristo Square Central Area |
| Bookings | If you are eligible, you can Book a place on this course. |
Introduction to online tutoring course
This is a 6-week online course for staff new to tutoring and teaching for online distance courses. There is no fee for this course.
The next 6-week course is likely to run from 25th Feb - 5th April 2013:
This article was published on Apr 4, 2013