SKILLS FOR THE NETWORKED AGE CLUSTER How to create an online course: This two-weeks online course aims to familiarize you with the theory and practice of online learning and to enable you to start developing your own online course. The course is based on TNU's approach towards online learning: Participants will embark on a process of collaborative learning in which they gain insight in the essentials and pitfalls of online learning. Frequent interaction and joint discussions are central. Having attended the course, participants should be able to critically assess how and when they can best use online learning for their own purposes. Register for this course. Characteristics of the course in short: Familiarise participants with the potential, the opp ortunities and shortfalls of online learning Offer an environment where participants can experiment with various tools for online learning Facilitate discussions among participants about how to best design assignments, motivate and support participants and evaluate the course afterwards Encourage the participants to 'learn by doing'; participants who are in the process of creating their own online course are given the opportunity to apply the assignments of the course to their own course Become an active member of a virtual learning community through which you can exchange ideas and experiences on how to create a successful online learning experience. Target group The course is designed for people from the field of education and training who want to get familiar with online learning or develop online courses themselves, but are not yet acquainted with the various elements and the theory underlying an interactive approach towards online learning. Participants having attended so far came from teaching and research institutes, universities, schools, NGO's, and private and governmental organisations. Requirements The workload is estimated at 10-12 hours weekly allowing participants to continue other work duties. The course is offered and moderated entirely through the Internet. Participants can log-in at any time convenient to them while the course is running. Minimum Internet requirement to effectively participate in this course is an Internet browser version 4 or higher. Costs € 250,- for individual participation. Please contact TNU about a reduction for group participation. Next Course Dates To be announced.