RMIT University and many Vietnamese universities cooperate to build a community of practice, to share experiences in teaching and learning in the digital age.
This year, the RMIT community of practice has organised a series of workshops on online learning in the digital age to build digital capacity for Vietnam’s higher education sector.
The workshop in March focused on examining digital literacy gaps, barriers and opportunities with emerging technologies, gaps in the workforce and how educational institutions can support this.
Experts and educators join RMIT's community of practice. Photo: RMIT
Over the four months of implementation, participants from 11 domestic universities shared common concerns about digital learning design, how to engage students, improve lecture quality, online teaching processes and regulations, and student assessment.
Ms. Luong Thi Hong Gam, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, said that through the community of practice, participants gain a multi-dimensional view of integrated learning and the opportunity to be exposed to many different perspectives and approaches from colleagues.
Ms. Luong Thi Hong Gam (left) from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: RMIT
Thanks to the community of practice, she connected with colleagues from other universities and learned how to run effective online classes. “I will share this knowledge with my colleagues and apply it to my current work,” she says.
RMIT Vietnam CEO Professor Claire Macken is delighted to see the community of practice enter its third year of operation, after significantly expanding its scope and membership to include new partners from a range of institutions, including many with a focus on sustainability.
RMIT Vietnam CEO, Professor Claire Macken. Photo: RMIT
“This demonstrates the strength of the relationships the school has built and highlights collaboration in new areas, while celebrating our shared passion for building a better education,” said Professor Macken.
According to Professor Macken, RMIT believes in the strategy of turning knowledge into action - creating positive impact together. The success of the university will be to change the lives of individuals, communities and future generations.
“Our goal is to focus on using knowledge, skills and capabilities to make a difference in the world – that’s why we call our strategy knowledge into action,” the professor stressed, adding that collaborating with partners and stakeholders is also one of the many ways the school brings value to the community.
The school builds bridges between educational institutions, helping teachers and school leaders establish relationships and create opportunities. This fosters a rich exchange of knowledge, expertise and cultural understanding that benefits both countries, while fostering a thriving global learning community, said Associate Professor Seng Kiat Kok, Dean of Students.
RMIT Vietnam Director of Student Affairs, Associate Professor Seng Kiat Kok (centre). Photo: RMIT
With the digital competency community, participants also have the opportunity to discuss future initiatives and collaborations to further enhance the quality of higher education in Vietnam and strengthen the relationship between RMIT and domestic universities.
These workshops follow an initiative launched by the university in 2020 with the Ministry of Education and Training, along with Australian and Vietnamese education experts on digital learning. “This contribution further enhances RMIT’s impact and influence in supporting higher education in Vietnam to embrace digital in the future,” said a university representative.
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