Module

  • Bootstrap styles in FLO

    professional development
    See Images > Bootstrap styling guide for how to style an image and caption
    This mock topic demonstrates styles you could use in your FLO site. The context for the mock up is professional development. Refer to the Bootstrap styling guide for how to configure all bootstrap styles. See Quotes for how to configure this specific style. The HTML editor has quick styles that do not require HTML code; bootstrap styling is useful if you want to use additional styles in your FLO site.

    Centre for Innovation in Learning and Teaching (CILT), Online Learning and Teaching team

    This topic examines professional development in the workplace. Scope includes changing trends, demographics, and cross-industry comparisons. 

    As an active learner you will have the opportunity to self reflect, communicate with others, provide peer feedback, and produce a professional artefact. 

    Image attribution: Creative Commons 3 - CC BY-SA 3.0, ImageCreator, Original author: Nick Youngson

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  • Key resources and links

    You could use buttons to draw attention to external links or resources that are important for students, so they can get there quickly.

  • Topic information

    • Tabs are a way to condense information in a module. You can also use FLO's HTML editor to organise content. See Apply text styles (eLearning Gateway). These styles do not require knowledge of HTML. You can also use the HTML editor to create a horizontal rule between content in weeks/modules, as demonstrated below. The table under the tab 'Assignment information' is styled using the HTML editor.

    • Bootstrap example: tabs

      Use this topic information guide as an outline of the topic and reference point for your learning.

      Aim

      The aim of the topic is to look at professional development options across a range of sectors, and develop strategies to implement effective programs. 

      Learning outcomes

      By the end of this topic, you will be able to:

      • explain the principles of professional development
      • define differences according to sectors
      • develop a strategy for program implementation
      • work as an effective member of a team

      All assignments for this topic must be submitted using FLO, unless the assignment format or an internet access issue prevents this. The principle is: if an assignment is created in an electronic format, it should be submitted and returned in an electronic format. If you have an internet access issue, please apply to the topic coordinator at least three weeks before the first assignment is due to discuss alternative arrangements for submitting your assignment.

      There are three assignments for this topic. Refer to the Calendar tab or block for due dates. Refer also to the Assessment information (Statement of Assessment Methods).

      Assignment 1 Complete short answer questions about professional development. Submit your answers to FLO every two weeks.
      Assignment 2 Benchmark three professional development programs in your employment sector or one you choose, Highlight the pros and cons of each and propose a strategy for developing your own (report).
      Assignment 3 In a group, develop a professional development program for a selected sector. Submit your individual contributions to FLO. 

      You are expected to choose your own resources relevant to your interests. There is no set text for this topic, however, you will be directed to readings in each week.

      eReadings

      Some readings will be provided as eReadings through the library link and others will be provided for you or found in a website link. Readings Selected readings for this topic may be provided in electronic format as eReadings. To access eReadings select the Readings and Library resources link from the Topic links block on your FLO topic site. Select the Readings link on this page (look for the icon) to display the list of eReadings for this topic

      Study plan

      The Study plan contains details of the learning activities you need to carry out in order to complete your studies for the topic. 

      The calendar maps your activities for this topic. You can also use the FLO calendar to the right of this screen to see assignment due dates and key semester dates.

      Assignment 1 Submit your answers to FLO every two weeks, commencing Week 2.
      Assignment 2 Submit your report in Week 7.
      Assignment 3 Submit your individual contribution (from group work) to FLO in Week 11. 

  • Orientation to this topic

    • You can also use FLO's HTML editor to create alert boxes, using the Styles icon. See Apply text styles (eLearning Gateway). These styles do not require knowledge of HTML. You can also use the HTML editor to create a horizontal rule between content in weeks/modules, as demonstrated below this text. 

    • Bootstrap example: alerts and links

      If you cannot attend the Orientation in Week 1 of semester, you can participate in the FLO Live session or view it in your own time. Before attending the Orientation, make sure you read the professional development manifesto and bring your ideas to class!
      • What does it mean to be a professional?
      • What professional development may you require over the span of your working life?
      • How might you tap into professional development beyond the workplace?

      We will begin this topic with these questions, to get you thinking about your professional role and how you could develop over your working lifespan. 

      Professional development manifesto

      FLO Live session

  • Key concepts

    • You can also use FLO's HTML editor to create alert boxes, using the Styles icon. See Apply text styles (eLearning Gateway). These styles do not require knowledge of HTML. You can also use the HTML editor to create a horizontal rule between content in weeks/modules, as demonstrated below this text.

    • Bootstrap example: wells and alerts

      The skills required for the workforce are developed throughout your time at University. These skills come from your academic study, employment, placements, involvement in the community and life experiences, to name just a few. (Flinders University)

      Start exploring and challenging your ideas about this topic/subject. The resources below will help you to expand on your initial knowledge and question your ideas. Don't take anything for granted! At university, you need to back up your ideas with evidence or facts, and respond to others' ideas in the same way. So get into the habit of thinking about what you think and why you think it! Explore resources on critical thinking to help you with this process. You will have plenty of opportunities to practice in class and online.

      A provocative thought for this week is: We co-construct our view of the world. Therefore its up to us to think the way we want the world to be.

      Important! Remember to prepare for the workshop in week 3 by selecting three resources on professional development to explore in depth.
    • Concepts in professional development Glossary

      Add terms to this glossary to create a professional development resource 

  • Professional development in pictures

    Bootstrap example: image thumbnails

    A picture tells a story! We will develop an image map as part of this topic. So start collecting images (electronically) around professional development – what it means to you, or what it symbolises. We will share and talk about these images. Be careful about copyright – if you source an image on the internet, read the information around its usage carefully. 

    Here are some Flinders University images to get you started. They were resized outside of FLO (using image editing software) to 300 (width) x 200 (height) pixels.