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Webinar- Towards a more inclusive Networked Global Learning: why you should care


Event type

Enhancing Current Practice

Event bookings can only be created between

12/03/2018 - 04/04/2018


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Description

Interactive Webinar

Digital technologies, social media and other online platforms democratise access to learning and enable everyone to actively participate and benefit as equals from the knowledge society we all live in. BUT DO THEY?

The potential of networked technologies for widening participation in society and education is too often taken for granted as reality. However, online learning experiences tend to be designed from a western-centric perspective, embodying a number of biases that can make it difficult for people from other backgrounds to fully engage and make the most of such opportunities.

This seminar will focus on cultural and technical barriers to truly inclusive global learning.

What are the benefits?

● Tips and Insights into making online learning more inclusive
● Opportunity to share and reflect on own practice
● Discussion of specific scenarios and approaches
● Focus on issues directly connected with two pillars of Coventry’s Educational Strategy: Intercultural & International Engagement and Digital Fluency & Innovation
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Topics covered include:

● Technical considerations to make networked global learning more inclusive
● Cultural and social considerations to facilitate participation in global learning

Who should attend?

● The webinar is aimed at anyone interested in the use of online technologies for teaching and learning
● This could be particularly relevant to involved in Online International Learning project or considering to do so
● No prior knowledge or skills are required.

Facilitator

Maha Bali, Kate Bowles (Associate dean international, University of Wollongong, Australia) and Paul Prinsloo (Professor, University of South Africa, South Africa)

Occasions for this event

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Occasion(s) Weekday Location Location status
Confirmed03/04/2018 11:00 - 12:00 Tuesday Confirmed