This page/course is presently under development. Please revisit on 1 June 2025 for the updated version.
This section provides information about the Pacific Partnership for Open, Distance and Flexible Learning, and the Digital Skills for Teaching in the 21st Century (DS4TC21) online course.
About the Pacific Partnership for Open, Distance and Flexible Learning
Partnership for Open, Distance and Flexible Learning (ODFL) in the Pacific is a 5-year project (2020 – 2025) funded by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade to support enhancing capacity and efficiency of education sectors in the Pacific through greater use of innovative delivery mechanisms and technology.
The Commonwealth of Learning (COL), together with the Pacific Centre for Flexible and Open Learning for Development (PACFOLD) are implementing the initiative.
About DS4TC21
| Course code
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DS4TC21
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| Duration
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4 weeks
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| Workload
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3 – 5 hours per week
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| Badges
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Five digital badges
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| Certification
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Certificate of Achievement and Certificate of Completion
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What will I learn?
Upon successful completion of this microcourse, teachers will be able to provide effective learner support in Open, Distance and Flexible Learning (ODFL) contexts.
Certification options
- Participants who successfully complete the five modules and achieve the five digital badges summarised below for the DS4TC21 course will receive a PDF Certificate of Completion.
- Participants who successfully complete Module 1 and achieve the Everyday Technology Champion badge will receive a PDF Certificate of Achievement.
| Digital badge
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Requirement
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| Everyday Technology Champion
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Design a lesson plan using around the use of technology.
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| Digital Competence Builder
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Identify and resolve one potential issue from your configured collaborative tool and prepare a brief guide for secure use of the tool.
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| Inclusive Learning Designer
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Create a mini-lesson plan for your equipment safety lesson.
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| Interactive Content Creator
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Design a one-page teaching poster using Canva for any topic you teach or support learners in.
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| Ethical Digital Educator
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Design a short assessment for learners in your trade area that focuses on equipment safety.
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Prerequisites
Any teacher is free and welcome to participate in this course. The course will be conducted in English. We recommend that you have:
- Access to a personal computer for 3 – 5 hours per week.
- Basic computer skills (saving files in different formats, setting up and deleting folders, starting programs, etc.).
- Access to the internet for 3 – 5 hours per week while working online on the course.
- Basic skills in navigating websites using a browser.
This page/course is presently under development. Please revisit on 1 June 2025 for the updated version.
This section provides information about the Pacific Partnership for Open, Distance and Flexible Learning, and the Digital Skills for Teaching in the 21st Century (DS4TC21) online course.
About the Pacific Partnership for Open, Distance and Flexible Learning
Partnership for Open, Distance and Flexible Learning (ODFL) in the Pacific is a 5-year project (2020 – 2025) funded by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade to support enhancing capacity and efficiency of education sectors in the Pacific through greater use of innovative delivery mechanisms and technology.
The Commonwealth of Learning (COL), together with the Pacific Centre for Flexible and Open Learning for Development (PACFOLD) are implementing the initiative.
About DS4TC21
What will I learn?
Upon successful completion of this microcourse, teachers will be able to provide effective learner support in Open, Distance and Flexible Learning (ODFL) contexts.
Certification options
Prerequisites
Any teacher is free and welcome to participate in this course. The course will be conducted in English. We recommend that you have:
Project lead
Supported by
Development Partner