Satellite skills training online: a short introduction
In this short course we will discuss 5 principles for teaching skills (Merril, M. D (2002) for teaching skills online. We will mainly show examples from teaching satellite applications. The short course will consists of webinar followed by a guided design process for those who have active courses to design. The live session for this short course is on 6 October 2020 at 13UTC - the details are in a section below.
with Mark Higgins
Merrill's 5 principles - Learning is promoted when:
1. learners are engaged in solving real-world problems.
2. existing knowledge is activated as a foundation for new knowledge.
3. new knowledge is demonstrated to the learner.
4. new knowledge is applied by the learner.
5. new knowledge is integrated into the learner’s world.
2. existing knowledge is activated as a foundation for new knowledge.
3. new knowledge is demonstrated to the learner.
4. new knowledge is applied by the learner.
5. new knowledge is integrated into the learner’s world.
Pre-webinar tasks
Here are three things to do before the webinar - they are optional but interesting.
- Read the original paper
- Answer a short survey on your approach
- Post examples from your training that apply Merrill's principles
You are welcome to read the paper before the webinar
Here is a short survey to complete before the webinar
