The Net-Trainers Course
Developed and delivered by key members of the award-winning LeTTOL team, in partnership with online learning experts across Europe
Net-Trainer is a European term to describe the job of the online or e-tutor. This person:
- develops or adapts learning so that it can be delivered using Internet technologies
- establishes effective and ethical processes to ensure learners are supported throughout the course
- provides individual learners with supportive and constructive feedback
- manages online group interactions
The Net-Trainers course has been developed by a partnership of nine European countries. Experts in online and e-learning have worked together to develop a common job profile, training framework and learning objectives. Each course is delivered by a different country, and the course contents are written to recognise the educational context and culture of that country.
Net-Trainer Course Outline
What The Course Offers You
The European Focus
What You Need To Benefit From the Course
Qualification
Method
Fees
Payment Methods
To Apply For the Course
Contact Us
Net-Trainer Course Outline
The Net-Trainers course is split up into a pre-training module and four main modules, each of which corresponds to different vocational functions of online trainers.
Module 1: The First Steps in Net-Training
Module 2: Concept and Challenges of Net-Training
This module explores the principles of net-training, considering how it can enhance the learning experience, and how e-learning models differ from other delivery models. Issues and challenges are explored, in the context of a changing world where technology and attitudes to it are changing fast.
Module 3: Tutoring Net-Learners
This module considers how the needs of learners are met when they are taught at a distance, using technological means. Participants gain understanding in the support of individual learners, and the management of online collaborative groups. Participants explore the policies and strategies needed to deal with particular situations - learners with special needs, discord within groups and unethical behaviour.
Module 4: Designing Net-Learning Materials
This module focuses on how to collect, adapt, create and organise the different types of training materials that are necessary for Net-Learning. Participants are taken through the steps they need to take to develop an e-learning specification.
Module 5: Developing a Net-Training Project
In order to develop e-learning that will work, it has to be properly resourced, and must have the support of others, including managers. This module provides a framework to enable participants to plan their implementation strategy and identify the resources - human and technological - they will need for the successful implementation of an online project.
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What the Course Offers You
- A pre-course assessment process that ensures that you and the course are the right match
- Professionally designed content, that conforms to usability and accessibility standards
- Online delivery - there is no need to attend the College at any time
- Full support from highly experienced, expert tutors who will provide guidance and feedback from the start to the finish of the course
- Communication with course peers, enabling networking and the sharing of ideas and experiences. Some assessed activities will be collaborative
- The opportunity to develop an online learning project, with support from tutor and peers
- A recognised qualification at Level 4 from the Open College Network
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The European Focus
- Successful completers of the course receive the European Net-Trainers certificate, recognised in nine European countries
- All participants can join the European online forum to discuss e-learning issues of interest (forum conducted in English)
- Those with the necessary language skills can opt to do Module 3 in another language, joining another country's group for that module
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What You Need To Benefit From the Course
- Enthusiasm for online learning, and for communicating with peers
- Commitment to studying for 6 hours per week, typically logging on 3 times per week
- The time to maintain this commitment for the duration of the course
- The discipline to study at a distance, to communicate with people you may never see, and to meet deadlines
- Experience of using email, web-searching, and word-processing
- Regular access to a reliable computer and the Internet for the duration of the course
- At least one year's experience of tutoring/training OR a qualification in online learning (for example LeTTOL)
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Qualification
The Net-Trainers course is accredited by the National Open College Network (OCN), the UK's foremost provider of accreditation services for adult learning. It is a national qualification awarding body.
Learners who successfully complete the Net-Trainers Course are awarded 18 Level 4 National Open College Network Credits. Level 4 Credits are equivalent to university level study.
In addition completers of the course receive the European Net-Trainers certificate.
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Method
Net-Trainers involves approximately 6 hours of studying each week, over a period of up to 10 months.
All course activities, tutor support, peer interaction and assessment take place online.
Learners progress by reading the web-based course materials, completing individual activities and taking part in collaborative activities.
All timetables and deadlines are outlined in the Study Guide which is received at the start of the course - it is expected that learners will meet these deadlines.
Failure to meet deadlines could mean that learners are deemed to have withdrawn from the course. Learners would then need to apply to defer in order to complete the course, and unless there were exceptional circumstances, a deferral fee would be charged.
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Fees
Course fees are £850 (no VAT).
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Payment Methods
We send out information to applicants regarding payment at least a month before the course start date. Learners can pay by cheque or credit card, but payment is expected to reach us at least 14 days before the start date to ensure prompt access to course materials.
CREDIT CARD - Telephone +44 0114 260 3210
CHEQUE - Make payable to The Sheffield College and send for the attention of the Online Administrator at Online Learning, The Sheffield College, PO Box 345, Sheffield S2 2YY, UK.
INVOICES - If you or your institution requires an invoice, we MUST receive an official order or other formal document confirming your intention to pay, quoting an order number where applicable and an invoice address. Orders should be sent for the attention of the Online Administrator at Online Learning, The Sheffield College, PO Box 345, Sheffield S2 2YY, UK.
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To Apply For the Course
To apply, please complete the Online Application Form.
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Contact Us
If you have any further queries, please contact us on:
Telephone: +44 0114 2603210
Fax: +44 0114 2602171
Email: onlineadmin@sheffcol.ac.uk
Post: Online Learning, The Sheffield College, PO Box 345, Sheffield S2 2YY, UK.
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