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The future lies in personal learning networks and paths, learning that blends experiential and digital approaches, and free and open-source educational models.

Anya Kamenetz
DIY U: Edupunks, Edupreneurs, and the Coming Transformation of Higher Education


In this pathway our focus shifts to learning in particular the digital, academic and study skills required for success in higher education in a digital age.

objectives

Objectives

On successful completion of this learning pathway, you will be able to:

  1. Use an online note-taking tool to summarise video and/or audio presentations for academic purposes.
  2. Summarise an academic publication to support your research.
  3. Identify the range of academic and study skills for learning success in higher education and share support resources for improving these skills.
  4. Discuss the future of higher education in a digital age with particular emphasis on the implications for academic and study skills.
  5. Prepare a learning reflection.
  6. Improve skills and build confidence in using social media to support learning on the Internet.