Industry/community engagement for Work Integrated Learning – 2019 module plan
| Wk beg | Aim of activity | Preparation by participants | Online activity by participants |
| Mar 18 | Introductions: Getting to know other participants & familiarization Aim: to gain an overview of the benefits of WIL to a variety of employers (Learning outcome a) |
Become familiar with online site Read the reading listed in Module Descriptor |
Participants and facilitators introduce themselves in the Discussion Forum. Post a brief reflection on reading that includes consideration on how to frame these benefits when prospecting, recruiting and retaining industry/community (200 words) |
| Mar 25 | Gain an introduction to concept of boundary spanning Learning outcome a) |
Read the reading listed in Module Descriptor | First webinar – Sign in at the allotted time, actively participate in their webinar group with introduction and discussion of readings. Post a brief reflection on reading and consider how boundary spanning is important for WIL and could enable further strategic alliances: (300 words) and contribute to online discussion by posting a reflection on at least one post from another participant (100 words) |
| April 1 | Gain an overview of the importance of setting the stage for proper engagement through building effective industry-university partnerships. (Learning outcome a) | Read the two readings listed in Module Descriptor | Post a brief reflection on reading and how they have worked towards building effective industry-university partnerships at their institution: (300 words) and contribute to online discussion by posting a reflection on at least one post from another participant (100 words) |
| April 8 | For an overview of the importance the role of the supervisor as an “educator” the importance of supervisor feedback (Learning outcome b) |
Readings from Module Descriptor or other readings of your choice. (At least 2 other articles). | Posts a brief reflection on this reading that includes how they support supervisors to be educators and to provide effective feedback to students at their institution: (300 words) and contributes to online discussion in the discussion forum by posting a reflection on at least one post from another participant (100 words) |
| April 15 | To gain a broad understanding of the challenges and opportunities for industry engagement a discussed in the literature. | Identify other readings of your choice. At least 1 other article will be read. | Post a brief reflection on your reading and how it relates to your context: (300 words) and contribute to online discussion in the discussion forum by posting a reflection on at least one post from another participant (100 words) |
| Easter Weekend April 19 – 22. Webinars are scheduled for May 6. Alternative arrangements can be made to accommodate mid-semester break if needed | |||
| April 29 | Preparing for the Webinar | Complete assigned readings and reflections of industry / community strategies used by WIL programs. | Consider a challenge in industry/community engagement in your WIL program, identify and evaluate possible options and outline a plan for implementation including impact measures, contingencies and potential risks. Send any webinar slides or materials to the facilitator by May 3. |
| May 6 | Webinar (Learning outcome a, b and c) |
Participate in second webinar to present a challenge, options, implementation plan and plan for measuring impact. |
Second webinar – Sign in at the allotted time, actively participate in their webinar group and engage in the on-line discussion during the webinar.
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| May 13 | Module conclusion (Learning outcome a, b and c) |
Participate in a final on-line discussion and provide feedback by completing the final survey to evaluate this module. | |