Global WIL Online and Employability for the Creative Industries
Design Pattern Tags : WIL, Blended learning, Online learning, WIL online, Online learning, Reflective practice
Global WIL Online and Employability for the Creative Industries December 2015
Abstract/Snapshot:
An international approach to the threeway communication loop between student, industry and university is key to allowing students to work effectively in global contexts with issues as diverse as cross-cultural understanding, production workflows and online collaboration. This model supports students’ learning for future employment.
Learning Context Students will be able to:
Plan and prepare for working in different cultures.
Reflect upon the global context of their creative industry work experience.
Document and discuss their creative work.
Share their experiences with staff and other students.
Receive and respond to feedback from industry partners and teaching staff.Â
The communication tool can be accessed by students, staff and industry mentors, and will:
Allow industry mentors to provide written and audio feedback to students.
Allow teachers to see the industry feedback and to comment.
Enable teachers to communicate with students throughout the course.
Allow students to respond to the feedback and link this to their reflection and assessment process.
Conditions/Critical Success Factors Ease-of-use of virtual space for all users.
Regular conversation and feedback in an online environment amongst teachers, industry partners and students.
Challenges:
Distance, and differing time zones and semester dates (these can be partly addressed by organising travel at key times for face-to-face meetings and in-depth discussions).
Working across campuses (Melbourne and Vietnam) means taking into account different academic ways of working.
IP and confidentiality is an issue for students engaging in placements with industry stakeholders.
If students are working from home there may be issues around broadband and bandwidth.
Case Studies/Implementation An online environment to include:
A profile and portfolio space that each student curates.
Resources for students to prepare for work, including managing finances, working with technology, working conditions and agreements, marketing, confidentiality, IP and other business processes.
Resources for placement course requirements, including a clear outline of the assessment process and due dates, and how to use the communication tool.
A communication space where students contribute as peer-to-peer consultants and are able to share experiences about crosscultural working environments, provide advice to each other and access relevant resources on working in diverse environments.
Information for industry about what their role involves, responsibilities, guidelines for providing feedback to students, and communication with staff.
Outcomes Staff will be able to effectively monitor, manage and support the learning of students doing online placements. They will also be able to manage the relationships with a range of employers in a time-effective manner.
Employers and industry partners will be able to report on student placements in a clear, structured and time-effective manner.
