Adding Sustainable Value Development

This page is for the initial development plan of a 15 credit level 5 course made up of 4 micro courses drawn from the Certificate of Sustainable Practice.

Four Key Micro courses
=Micro course design=

The follow sections come from the OCL4Ed micro course structure.

Course guide


 * overview
 * course aims
 * learning environment
 * 1) course structure indv to each course ; each course is divided into Sessions (a distinct unit of learning); see Structure of a session below
 * 2) interaction technologies
 * 3) Learning process (ways of engaging)
 * study tips
 * resources

Assessment


 * assessment overview of activities and options for participation / credit

Learning Console


 * Communication channels
 * schedule = timetable of session dates and activities
 * participants

Courseware:
 * access to all sessions

For each Micro course
Microcourse Name:   The inspiring challenge of Sustainable Development

Learning outcome: At the successful complete of this course, students will be able to:

- Know there are inspiring examples of sustainable development occuring now in Living Buildings and Living Industrial systems

- Understand systems thinking enables better decision making

- Know the basic science of how the earth works

- Define Sustainable development

- Reflect on how well your own needs are being met

Assessment =Yes we can =
 * Quiz; What it takes for Sustainable development

Objectives
 * Know there are inspiring examples of sustainable development occuring now in Living Buildings and Living Industrial systems
 * Reflect on how you feel when you learn of these success stories
 * Time 60 mins

Video signpost mins) ·   Living Building Challenge videos (Jason F McLennan) (2:13)
 * ·   Video: The Living Building Challenge – Jason F McLennan (14:29

·   Kalundborg industrial symbiosis in Denmark (website)

·   Kalundborg industrial symbiosis (video – 2:35 mins)
 * video stimulus (or similar), with microblog activity - sharing / reflection / question        Share how these stories affect you.

Introduction
 * Yes we can create Sustainable

Content 1
 * include an actevelopment. Watch these examples of what is possibleivity that connects to their practice or context

Content 2

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E-Activity

Summary

Session design (for each session)

include a variety of activities, microblog activities, at least one google+ discussion forum, an E-Activity (Summative assessment activity)

Objectives
 * list of objectives and assessment for this session
 * identify anticipated length of learning time for this session

Video signpost
 * video stimulus (or similar), with microblog activity - sharing / reflection / question

Introduction
 * outlines the topic, include an activity

Content 1
 * include an activity that connects to their practice or context

Content 2

'''Content ... '''

E-Activity

Summary

Session design (for each session)

include a variety of activities, microblog activities, at least one google+ discussion forum, an E-Activity (Summative assessment activity)

Objectives
 * list of objectives and assessment for this session
 * identify anticipated length of learning time for this session

Video signpost
 * video stimulus (or similar), with microblog activity - sharing / reflection / question

Introduction
 * outlines the topic, include an activity

Content 1
 * include an activity that connects to their practice or context

Content 2

'''Content ... '''

E-Activity

Summary

Session design (for each session)

include a variety of activities, microblog activities, at least one google+ discussion forum, an E-Activity (Summative assessment activity)

Objectives
 * list of objectives and assessment for this session
 * identify anticipated length of learning time for this session

Video signpost
 * video stimulus (or similar), with microblog activity - sharing / reflection / question

Introduction
 * outlines the topic, include an activity

Content 1
 * include an activity that connects to their practice or context

Content 2

'''Content ... '''

E-Activity

Summary

OERu Opening Page blurb for each micro course
Name of Course

Summary Sentence

What’s it about?

What will I learn?

This course is designed for people who want to learn more about XXX.... This course will help you to:  What’s involved?
 * understand ...

You will participate in an open international online course for XX weeks. You will need to allocate up to XX hours per week for the duration of the course including time spent on assessment activities. The course is divided into X sessions inclusive of suggested learning activities:
 * 1) exploration of ...
 * 2) Exploration ...
 * 3) Exploration ...
 * 4) Exploration ...

Self directed study to complete the assessments for this course is included in the time allowance identified above for learners aiming for the Certificate of ...

Prerequisites?

Anyone is free to participate in this course. An internet connection and basic web browsing skills are recommended with the ability to create a blog and microblog account (instructions and self-study tutorials provided.)

Learners aiming to submit assessments for formal academic credit will need to meet the normal university admission requirements of the conferring institution (eg language proficiency and school leaving certificates).