I'm realising more and more the fun associated with learning new things. I've actually always known this, but in recent months, it's resonating more and more. Taking part in the National Forum's opencourse 'PD PACT', with a focus on commitment to professional development certainly supported this mindset. I'm not sure where I noticed it first, most likely on Linkedin or Twitter, but there was a free online course coming up about the future of higher education, "Higher Education 4.0 - Certifying your future", created by Dublin City University, focusing on new pedagogies and a phrase we are starting to hear more and more about of late: microcredentials. I signed up to take part, on the 'FutureLearn' platform. It was a 3-week, fully online course and you could work around your availability. I'm glad I joined, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience, learning so much from the ongoing conversations which complemented the course content and activities. Here, I want to reflect on my experience of the Futurelearn platform (I hadn't engaged with it before). I will write a reflection on the course specifics another time - I'm still processing and reflecting on all I learned!
Room to improve?
So yes, Futurelearn have developed a really great platform, one I have learned a great deal from in a short space of time, getting a true taster for certain areas. As I mentioned at the beginning, it's nice to learn new things again! I do feel the community aspect could be improved slightly, but there are already a lot to enjoy and appreciate already. Remember there are courses there for free, so why not try and one and see what you think! I really enjoyed the one I mentioned above - linked again here. Have fun and enjoy your future learning!" |
Ronan BreeEducation Developer,Science Lecturer, Archives
March 2023
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