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Purpose and aim of unit
Human beings have always learned by, and from, interacting with each other. As new technologies rapidly expand the reach and frequency of interaction, so opportunities for learning are increased. This unit introduces learners to the concepts of collective and social learning and the different ways these can take place. The unit looks particularly at how the specific technologies of e-learning programmes (with online discussion elements) and social media are impacting on collective and social learning – and correspondingly on the roles and required skill sets of L&D professionals. Having built the learners’ knowledge in these areas, the unit requires them to both facilitate an online discussion and to use a form of social media to support learning within an L&D activity.
This unit is suitable for persons who:
- are aspiring to, or embarking on, a career in L&D
- are already working in the field of L&D and aim to develop their knowledge and skills in relation to facilitating technology-based collective and social learning.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this unit, learners will:
- Understand the concepts and evolving practices of collective and social learning.
- Be able to facilitate collective and social learning within an e-learning programme.
- Be able to use social media to support collective and social learning.
Unit assessment
To achieve this unit, the evidence the learner presents for assessment must demonstrate that they have met all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
| Learning outcomes
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Assessment criteria
The learner can: |
| 1. Understand the concepts and evolving practices of collective and social learning.
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1.1 Explain the concepts of collective and social learning.
1.2 Describe formal and informal types of collective and social learning. 1.3 Evaluate how e-learning programmes and social media are impacting on collective and social learning.
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| 2. Be able to facilitate collective and social learning within an e-learning programme.
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2.1 Analyse the role of the e-learning tutor in facilitating and maximising collective and social learning. 2.2 Facilitate an on-line discussion within an e-learning programme.
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| 3. Be able to use social media to support collective and social learning.
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3.1 Compare and contrast currently available social media platforms.
3.2 Select and use social media to support collective and social learning within an L&D activity. 3.3 Justify choice of social media and evaluate its effectiveness in supporting collective and social learning.
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