Designing Your Research for Impact: Emerging Methods for Mobilization

Price: $125.00

Overview

Today’s emerging scholars face a new and rapidly changing academic landscape that presents distinct challenges in both their professional development and knowledge-production practices.

This micro-course walks emerging scholars through novel and productive ways of approaching work through multi-modal knowledge mobilization.

Discover new knowledge-production strategies via the course’s interactive content, engaging animations, and audio-segments. Learn from the first-hand experiences of established experts and emerging scholars.

This course was developed in partnership with AU’s Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research Centre and is designed and delivered by PowerED.

What You'll Learn

  • Explore strategies for mobilizing knowledge through emerging technologies, popular media channels, and accessible modes, tones, and styles of communication.
  • Reflect upon your scholarly profile, including your scholastic, professional, and personal goals and motivations.
  • Foster your existing knowledge, skills, and interests to facilitate new forms of scholarly and community engagement.
  • Examine strategies for building new communities of practice, collaboration, and lasting connections within and beyond the academy.

How It Works

Course Access
90 days

Delivery
Online, On-Demand

Instruction
Self-paced

Cost
$125

Who Will Benefit

Scholars (emerging to advanced) who are interested in expanding their knowledge mobilization literacy across multiple modes of communication and meaning-making.

Course FAQs

Is this an instructor-led course?

This course is designed to be self-paced with all materials you need for successful completion contained within the learning platform. The course has been designed by subject matter experts and includes interviews with leading experts, aligned to the course outcomes. The course is an immersive experience that includes a mix of content including video introductions and video content, impactful readings, learning checks, and interactive elements – all which can be completed at your own pace.

How much time will I need to spend?

Each course will require 6-8 hours to complete. You will have 90 days access from the time of registration to complete the course. After 90 days, the course will be closed.

Do I have to be online at a certain time of day?

No, you do not have to be online at a specific time. You complete the coursework at the times and places that fits your schedule. Each course is designed for working professionals who are balancing their work, family and community commitments.

When do I start?

You can start the course as soon as you register! You will automatically be directed to the interactive learning environment.

How long will I have access to the course?

You will have 90 days from the time of registration to complete the course.

What is the refund policy?

No refunds will be issued for courses. Refunds may be considered under exceptional circumstances on a case-by-case basis. Please contact powered@athabascau.ca for more information.

Are there tests or quizzes involved?

There will be activities, assignments, and short quizzes within the course to ensure you understand the content. All quizzes are designed to be accessible and easy to complete by engaging in the course content. Within each module, you will have the answers to each evaluation.

What are the computer requirements for this course?

You should have access to a Mac, PC, or tablet with an Internet connection, with Safari, Chrome, Microsoft Edge or Firefox as a browser. Here is a link that outlines browser support:

https://documentation.brightspace.com/EN/brightspace/requirements/all/browser_support.htm

For virtual sessions:

  • Speakers/headphones
  • Web camera and microphone

Learners that want to use their smart phone to access the courses can also download the D2L Pulse App for free to access the course available on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.d2l.brightspace.student.android&hl=en_CA

Or the Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/brightspace-pulse/id1001688546

Does this course have prerequisites?

This course does not have a required prerequisite.

Who do I contact if I need help?

You can contact powered@athabascau.ca for assistance with any questions you may have. We are here to help!

Price: $125.00