DIGIPEDA - MOOC 01

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Digipeda - Digital and Pedagogical Competencies

Course name: Digipeda - Digital and Pedagogical Competencies
Course description: The inaugural MOOC of the Embrace project aims to enhance the digital and pedagogical competencies of higher education teachers, focusing on the assessment and efficient utilization of digital resources, as established by the European Framework for Digital Competence for Educators (DigCompEdu). This course marks the beginning of a trilogy of MOOCs integrated into Embrace, a collaborative initiative to significantly transform higher education. The project aims to address pedagogical, digital competencies, and integration with the world of work, led by the University of Hamk (Finland) and with the participation of prominent institutions such as Ifes, IFSP, and UFABC (Brazil), Instituto Tecnológico de Pereira and Universidad Areandina (Colombia), and Instituto Politécnico de Bragança (Portugal).

Duration: 60h
Language: Portuguese, English, and Spanish
Difficulty level: Basic

Professors:
- Igor Carlos Pulini
- Mariella Berger Andrade
- Luiz Carlos Loss Lopes
- Juliana Cristina dos Santos de Andrade
- Paulo José Evaristo da Silva
- Ricardo Medeiros Priuli
- Ricardo Geraldo Teixeira
- Carla Lopes Rodriguez
- Carolina Corrêa de Carvalho
- Myrian Marín Ospina
- Jhonnier Guzman
- Yogel Alberto Ruas Amaya
- Jorge Mario Medina
- Vanessa Battestin
- Marize Lyra Silva Passos

Target audience: Teachers, staff, students from Ifes and other institutions, and community members who wish to develop their digital competencies in teaching.
Technical requirements: A computer or smartphone with internet access is necessary.
Course prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for taking this course.
Contents:
- Digital Skills for Educators (DigCompEdu).
- Competencies in the Digital Resources Area:
  - Selection and Evaluation of Digital Resources
  - Creation and modification of digital content
  - Management, protection, and sharing of digital resources
- Competency in the Assessment Area:
  - Evaluation strategies
  - Analysis of evidence
  - Feedback, and Planning
Methodology: The MOOC course adopts a self-directed learning approach, providing various materials such as videos, texts, and links on Moodle. It encourages practice through activities, promotes interaction in discussion forums, sharing of productions, and automatic assessments. Available in Portuguese, Spanish, and English, the MOOC course stands out for its open and flexible nature, emphasizing autonomous student participation without direct tutoring.
Evaluation process: Evaluations will be varied, emphasizing the practical application of knowledge. They will include practical projects and active participation in forums. Additionally, gamified activities will be incorporated to make the evaluation more engaging and to stimulate the application of competencies in a playful and interactive manner.