Topic outline

  • General


  • 1st synchronous meeting

  • Course Orientation


    • Welcome to the asynchronous study section (MG Online)

      View the welcome message below from your facilitator.


    • Poll

      Do you think MGSLG courses in general, and your course in particular, should be offered as either traditional face-to-face, online, or as both alternatives? Use the poll below to post your position.

  • Topic 1 - Blended vs Bichronous Online Training


    • As a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic MGSLG is experimenting with different delivery models. A return to offering only face-to-face workshops seems some way off. In fact it looks like MGSLG will need to offer different modes of study options in the future. Two options worth investigating is Blended Learning, a combination of face-to-face and online learning approaches, and bichronous online learning, that mixes synchronous (e.g. Zoom) and asynchronous (e.g. Moodle) online technologies. Let us investigate these two options below. While studying the resources below keep in mind what such an approach might mean for the reorganisation of the MGSLG course you manage.

      Blended learning


    • Bichronous Online Learning


    • Discussion

      So, what approach, blended or bichronous, could offer some advantages for the future delivery of MGSLG courses, and your course in particular? Provide some thoughts (both pro and con) for the use of technology for course delivery. Use the forum below to discuss. Make sure you post at least once and reply to colleagues at least twice.

  • Topic 2 - Online Facilitation Techniques

  • Topic 3 - Tracking, Statistics and Reporting


    • How do we know if learning is taking place when study is online? One of the concerns with adopting online learning is that teachers are unaware of how remote students are progressing. If, however, the course manager has set-up the online course properly there is plenty data to determine individual progress and set in place strategies to support students-at-risk. One of the benefits of using a Learning Management System, such as Moodle, is that it generates a lot of statistical data that can be used for reporting. As a course manager you need to be able to access this data and do the analysis.


    • What data do you need to pull from MG Online for your reporting? Use the forum below to list the type of data you would like to draw.

  • Topic 4 - Course Manager's Online Checklist


    • So what is your role as course manager? What do you need to do to ensure successful training? Below is a draft checklist that we will discuss and refine in the next synchronous meeting. Are you in agreement? How might it be improved?


    • Useful tool or not? From your perspective is the Course Manager's Check list a useful tool, or not. Have your say in the forum below. (Minimum response: Post once and reply twice.)


    • What did you learn from that hearing your colleagues opinions. Lets collect some data on what items you think should remain, which items removed and identify any additional duties not mentioned here. Use the questionnaire below to share your perspective. 

  • 2nd Synchronous Meeting

  • Credits