Dublin City University - A Digital Edge: Essentials for the Online Learner

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A Digital Edge: Essentials for the Online Learner
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Overview

Thrive at university and build the skills you need to get the most out of online, digital and hybrid university learning

Duration	4 weeks
Total fee	₹4,450
Mode of learning	Online
Difficulty level	Beginner
Official Website	Go to Website
Credential	Certificate

A Digital Edge: Essentials for the Online Learner

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A Digital Edge: Essentials for the Online Learner
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Highlights

Earn a certificate from Dublin City University

A Digital Edge: Essentials for the Online Learner
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Course details

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for higher education students at all levels who’d like to enhance their online learning experience.

It’s also suitable for those who want to become more capable online learners for their chosen careers.

What are the course deliverables?

Reflect on and apply different ways of thinking.

Develop good study habits and create your space for learning.

Engage more effectively with instructors and online content.

Contribute successfully to online collaborations with peers.

Identify digital tools and online resources relevant to your learning.

Identify and make the most of your wider support network.

Improve and manage your online identity.

Discuss your well-being and know how to flourish online.

Demonstrate an understanding of what academic integrity is and its importance in an academic and professional context

Identify situations of academic misconduct including plagiarism, collusion, contract cheating, and fabrication in academic practice.

Demonstrate techniques to avoid plagiarism.

Apply strategies to prevent academic misconduct in general.

Employ onsite and online resources to uphold the practice of academic integrity.

Understand the role of Generative AI in modern information search.

Consider the ethical implications of AI use in education.

Identify the best use of AI in education.

Acknowledge the limitations of AI in education.

More about this course

This course is designed to give students the digital edge to succeed as an online learner at university and set you on the path to achieving your learning goals.
On this interactive course, you'll discover what successful online learning looks like, and reflect on how you can contribute collaboratively online, and find your own online support groups.
You'll identify the tools and resources you need to get the most out of your independent learning and studies.
As you learn how to develop and professionalize your online identity and safeguard your online presence, you'll pick up the skills required to thrive as a lifelong learner in today's rapidly changing digital world.
Paid certification course

A Digital Edge: Essentials for the Online Learner
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Curriculum

Taking charge of your learning

Setting goals and establishing good learning habits

Creating the right places and spaces for learning

Managing collaboration and effective online relationships

Developing your online support network

Harnessing digital tools and online resources

Looking after your digital well-being and flourishing online

Managing and professionalizing your online identity

Generative AI and its role in Online Education

Academic Integrity

A Digital Edge: Essentials for the Online Learner
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Faculty details

Mairéad Nic Giolla Mhichíl

Associate Professor and Senior Researcher in Dublin City University. Head of the Ideas Lab in the National Institute for Digital Learning@DCU - @1MNGM