Teachers and lecturers are being offered a free online course to help them make the most of technology to continue teaching their own students through the Covid-19 school shutdown. The three week programme, being hosted by Dublin City University (DCU) in partnership with the global online education platform, FutureLearn, starts on Monday. The “How To Teach Online: Providing Continuity for Students” programme was specially designed for those who have to rapidly move from face-to-face to online teaching in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The focus of the course is not subject content but practical steps towards, and advice around, online teaching and supporting students, with participants encouraged to reflect on their work, adapt their approaches, and share their experiences. DCU already has a strategic partnership with FutureLearn, which offers online short courses as well as undergraduate and postgraduate degrees to millions of subscribers worldwide.

Source: Irish Independent March 20, 2020 19:07 UTC