[DiL] Multimedia and online learning in Higher Education

Important note: the learning materials and the live webinars are offered in English.

This seminar gives you a comprehensive introduction to multimedia and online learning design, production and implementation in higher education. The seminar is offered as a blended learning seminar. This means that the content is acquired in a self-directed way within an online course*. To enable a deeper understanding of the content and to discuss and share questions with peer learners, the online course is accompanied by two compact online webinars in the beginning and at the end of the study phase. The content covered will be reflected upon and can be transferred to your own practice. Furthermore, content-related tasks need to be completed for the acquisition of the working units (AE).

You have three different options for participation: 

1. Participation only in part 1. Topic: Multimedia design and production. 

2. Participation only in part 2. Topic: Online learning design and facilitation. 

3. Participation in part 1 and part 2. Topic: Multimedia design and production, online learning design and facilitation.

• Self-study phase: 29.04. - 23.06.2024 
• Three live sessions (45-60min): 30.04. and 23.05. and 20.06. (3 to 4 p.m.)
• Working Units: 25 AE
  

You can select the options after you registered some time before the seminar begins. 

* The online course is part of the Erasmus+ funded project “TransACTION!”. For more information visit: https:/media-and-learning.eu/project/transaction.

Goal

The TransACTION! online course provides you with a comprehensive understanding of multimedia learning, its principles, and its effectiveness in the educational context. It furthermore highlights the spectrum of possibilities from do-it-yourself (DIY) approaches to creating professional-quality multimedia content and provides a broad understanding of principles and guidelines to create effective and engaging online learning experiences. Lastly the course provides practical strategies for effectively facilitating online learners and supporting fellow educators in the online teaching environment.

Target group

Higher education lecturers, third space professionals (educational support units, technical staff)

(English speaking).

Content

Part 1: Multimedia design and production

Part 2: Online learning design and facilitation

Learning objectives

After attending the seminar, participants, 

Methods

Self-study, group discussion, presentation

Note/comment

Crediting of work units: 

For the acquisition of the AE, attendance in live sessions and completion of the course content is needed. Furthermore, tasks are given to be completed and presented in the live sessions. 

Part 1: 13 AE 

Part 2: 13 AE 

Part 1 + Part 2: 25 AE 

• 12 AE in A: Lehr-Lernkonzepte
• 1 AE in C: Prüfen
• 12 AE in E: Beraten und Begleiten