Title: CAS E-Learning: a model how to connect experiences, informal learning and further education

Authors: Damian Miller

Addresses: University of Teacher Education – Central Switzerland, Schwyz, Switzerland; University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Abstract: Learning with new media became an integral part of everyday life in higher education institutions. A lot of lecturers gain many competencies in informal learning processes for which they are not formally rewarded during their employment. The Certificate of Advanced Studies CAS E-Learning, at the University of Teacher Education Central Switzerland, Schwyz, is aimed at lecturers in the tertiary and quaternary education sector, who already have experience in the use of new Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in teaching. The course focuses accurately on the individual requirements of the participants regarding goals, interests, skills, experience and resources. The thematic modules are offered virtually by renowned experts from Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Keywords: e-learning; electronic learning; individualisation; advanced training; informal learning; competence-oriented learning; didactic design; distance learning; CAS; teaching certificates; advanced studies; experience; connections; further education; new media; higher education; universities; formal rewards; employment; University of Teacher Education; Switzerland; tertiary education; quaternary education; ICT; information technology; communications technology; individual requirements; thematic modules; virtual teaching; online learning; internet; world wide web; experts; Germany; Austria; continuing education; life-long learning; electronic competence; e-competence; lecturers; academic staff.

DOI: 10.1504/IJCEELL.2010.037051

International Journal of Continuing Engineering Education and Life-Long Learning, 2010 Vol.20 No.3/4/5, pp.356 - 364

Published online: 22 Nov 2010 *

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