Preparing for Higher Education (FutureLearn)

Offered by Arden University,
Preparing for Higher Education (FutureLearn)

Bust myths, build confidence, and boost your digital skills with this introduction to the world of higher education. Taking your first steps in higher education can be daunting. The digital education experts at Arden University are on hand to prepare you for your learning journey.

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Prepare for higher education with Arden University
Breaking down the myths around teaching and learning, this four-week course makes starting out in higher education easy. You’ll build the skills, confidence, and digital literacy you need to thrive in your own programme and environment.

Build study skills and strategies for higher education
Throughout the course, you’ll focus on building up practical skills and strategies that will help you throughout your time in higher education.
You’ll discover tips and tricks around note-taking, referencing, mind mapping, and a host of other vital study skills.

Grow your confidence and discover collaborative learning
Beyond these concrete practical skills, you’ll also work on developing a more positive, confident, and resilient mindset. With this, you’ll be ready to take on the challenges of higher education, and get the most out of your learning experience.
You’ll also learn how teamwork and collaborative thinking can help you grow and mature as a learner.

Develop a toolbox for digital learning
In the fourth and final week of the course, you’ll explore the power of technology for learning.
You’ll identify digital tools that will facilitate your learning, including note-taking and referencing softwares, e-learning apps, and cutting-edge AI tools.
You’ll finish the course equipped and ready to survive and thrive in higher education.

Syllabus

Week 1: Demystifying Learning
Week 2: Making Friends with Maths
Week 3: Collaborative Learning
Week 4: Unleash the Power of Tech in Your Learning Journey

What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • Recognise and address possible learning myths and self- limiting beliefs
  • Develop useful note-taking skills and develop a personal approach, supported by digital tools
  • Know that everyone can learn mathematics and apply tools to develop mathematical resiliency
  • Explore collaborative relationships and membership in Communities of Practice and understand the various benefits of collaborative learning
  • Identify digital tools which can support various areas of learning, including notetaking, mind-mapping and referencing and build confidence in using these tools for learning and employability.
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