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We believe in 'learning by doing' .

We will often ask you to join activities as a 'student.'

You will need:

A laptop/desktop computer (NOT a tablet)

a webcam (for video)

headphones (for audio)

Notebook paper

Pens or pencils

Water and snacks

Day 1 Google Meet link (email)

To maximise your success, try to:

let your colleagues know you're taking a training course, the hours and times you'll be studying

keep in touch with your trainer by email if you will be late/absent

Remember - active participation is required for certification, including webcams on (at least 80%) and contributing to class discussions and Padlet posts. We do not provide lecture recordings. These are live, interactive workshops 😊

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Approx. 5 minutes

Padlet will be our digital space for sharing materials and reflections. Have you used it before?

Familiarise yourself with Padlet:

Create a FREE Padlet account via the link above (or login to your uni account)

Watch the video below about using Padlet with students and uploading posts.

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Welcome to the Queensland Institute in Brisbane, Australia.

To help you prepare for your course, please scroll to the RIGHT to review and complete the pre-course tasks before the course start on Monday 12 August. Note, the pre-tasks take approx. 60 minutes and are credited in your course certificate. Thank you!

Please tell us you've made it here by sharing a greeting in the comments below!

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Course Title
Lecture Ready: EMI and Active Learning in Higher Education

Course Dates
Monday 12 August-Friday 16 August, 2024

Class Times

9:30am-11:30am (Taiwan)

12.30pm-2.30pm (Taiwan)

11.30am-1.30pm & 2:30pm-4:30pm (Brisbane)

Wednesday 14 August

12.30pm-2.30pm (Taiwan)

3.00pm-5.00pm (Taiwan)

Program Goals

The following program goals were agreed with Lunghwa University of Science and Technology, namely, the QI training should:

1. enhance academics’ understanding of the foundations of English as the Medium of Instruction in academic lecture delivery

2. extend academics’ understanding of student-centred and active learning approaches for teaching content in English

3. demonstrate strategies to support learners with differing levels of English to study academic courses in English

4. include a focus on AI to support PowerPoint slide design

The 26 hours of training includes:

pre-course reading and/or orientation tasks (1 hour)

live, interactive workshops (16 hours)

self-paced reflection tasks and micro lecture preparation uploaded to Padlet (9 hours)

Program Outcomes

By the end of the program, participants will have:

planned and delivered a micro-lecture to a group of peers, presenting their ideas to apply lecture strategies and active learning in their classrooms

created a digital portfolio that showcases best practice approaches to EMI

actively participated* in at least 80% of the course sessions

Please note: 80% attendance is the minimum course participation requirement for QI certification.

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To prepare for Day 1, set aside:

Approx. 60 minutes

Step 1 - Please Read the Pink Post
Learn about the program outcomes and course expectations for participants. (5 minutes)

Step 2 -Complete the Yellow Post
Read and respond to the article. We will review it together during the course. (45 mins)

There are also 2 extension articles about AI.

Step 3 - Complete the Green Posts

Prepare your equipment including, your webcam, Google Meet, and Padlet ready for Day 1. (10 mins)

Step 4 - Google Meeting Link:

Google Meet Link for Day 1

https://meet.google.com/nvb-txyq-and

We look forward to meeting you!

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Approx. 5 minutes

Click on the image above and watch a video about using Padlet with students.  We use it daily!

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How to Upload Photos and Videos to Padlet

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Explore virtual tours of beautiful Brisbane, the capital city of the State of Queensland, Australia.

Do you have a connection to Australia?

Have you ever been to Brisbane?

Tell us in the comments below!

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Welcome to Queensland, Australia. Our garden's a one-million-year-old rainforest. Out the back is a red desert of dinosaur bones. Our swimming pool? The world's largest reef. Whether you want to snorkel the iconic Great Barrier Reef, know where to meet Australian wildlife, or travel like a local, our videos are here to inspire you to plan your next holiday.

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Please email your Course Tutors if you have any trouble accessing course content or pre-tasks:

Philippa Coleman

Fiona Wiebusch

Email

admin@thequeenslandinstitute.com

Course Code: LHU0824

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Google Meet will be our online classroom, not Microsoft Teams.

Perhaps its been a while since you've used Google Meet. Familiarise yourself with key features:

Do you have access to Google Meet?

Do you want a background/filters?

Do you have the link for Day 1?

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How to use Google Meet for Remote and Online learning

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How to Add English characters to your name

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How to Add English characters to your name

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[helpful for QI Trainers]

We welcome the chance to learn the pronunciation of your name in your language. However, please also include your name in English characters to help with attendance. Click the link above to learn how.

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Pre-Course Reading

[ESSENTIAL]

Approx. 40 minutes

Please open and read the PDF article above

Add a comment below:

Share 1-2 ideas from the article that interested you

Tell us why

Add your name

Write approx. 30 words

See example comment below.

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(OPTIONAL - Choose 1 Extension article to respond to]

Read the article about what a small group of Australian students think about Generative AI at university.

Add a comment: what do your students think about GenAI?

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(OPTIONAL - Choose 1 Extension article to respond to]

Skim these tips on writing prompts using generative AI tools.

Add a comment - What are your feelings about GenAI?

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Explore developer resources, tutorials, API docs, and dynamic examples to get the most out of OpenAI’s platform.

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Active learning's benefits challenge traditional teaching methods, emphasizing student engagement, collaboration, and brief activities. Shifting towards these approaches can enhance academic achievement and foster positive student attitudes in engineering education.