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4. Learning in a networked world
This badge provides evidence of how you were able to use the connectivity offered by the worldwide web and the different tools and platforms that run on the web to help to connect information and individuals to support both formal and informal networked learning.
One of the key bits of added value in digital learning is the ability to form connections online with you wider learning community. The materials for module will explore personal learning networks, building learning communities, social learning, developing skills in online teaching, facilitation and support and peer support.
This is the fourth badge in our Digital Learning Design programme.
To earn this badge, you must:
- complete our free Learning in a networked world module (7 hours minimum)
- organise and manage a group of learners, to take part in an online seminar hosted and run by you on a topic of your choice
- develop a plan for the seminar using one of the templates provided in the module and attach this as evidence (5 hours minimum)
- host and moderate the session (1 hour minimum)
- ask participants to evaluate the experience using the micro-teaching evaluation template included in the module
- submit a written account of the session which includes a description of the event, your reflections on the experience and thoughts about the feedback you received. (1,000 words minimum)
Applications which do not adequately demonstrate these criteria will be returned.
Submit your application
I confirm that I have read, understood and completed all the activities listed in the badge criteria and that each question from the criteria is answered in the evidence I have provided. My evidence has been written or recorded by me and I have not copied it from anywhere or anyone else. I understand that it will take 28 days for you to assess my application and that feedback cannot be provided if my application is unsuccessful.
Your evidence, name, and email address will be sent to the organisation who issue this badge