Online learning has been much discussed lately, from MOOC explosions and implosions, to questions of value and affordability. Middlebury has launched a working group to explore the roles online learning might play in the Middlebury of the future, from broadening access to our educational programs, to widening our network of connections and resources for learning, to sharing educational resources among Middlebury sites. Online learning is already happening in many corners of MIIS, so we have an important role to play in these discussions.
The Digital Learning Commons, in partnership with the Provost’s office, will host two brown bag lunches this spring, to hear from and share with two explorers of the online learning landscape:
Wednesday, March 6, 12:15 – 1:45pm
Holland Center
Brown-bag Lunch and Conversation with Jean du Preez, former MIIS faculty member now at the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Organization. Jean will share his experiences with developing educational opportunities online.
Thursday, April 4 12:30 – 1:30
DLC Design Space
Brown-bag Lunch and Conversation with John Elder, professor emeritus at Middlebury, who recently taught an online course on Robert Frost for Middlebury’s alumni College.
Bring your lunch, and your ideas, plans, dreams, fears and questions related to online learning.
(Dessert and drinks provided.)
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