{"id":252,"date":"2025-12-17T10:04:48","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T10:04:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.open.ac.uk\/blogs\/MAOT\/?p=252"},"modified":"2026-01-08T15:30:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T15:30:25","slug":"new-short-cpd-courses-launching-soon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.open.ac.uk\/blogs\/MAOT\/index.php\/2025\/12\/17\/new-short-cpd-courses-launching-soon\/","title":{"rendered":"New short CPD courses launching soon!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">The Open University&#8217;s Institute of Educational Technology (IET) is launching a new suite of short CPD courses, covering skills essential to designing and delivering equitable and innovative digital teaching:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Generative AI in Education.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Teaching with eXtended Reality.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Teaching climate action: empower students to tackle the climate crisis.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Blended learning innovations for teachers and trainers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">The courses go live for registration on 7 January 2026. They\u2019re 20 study hours long, entirely online and you can start at any time. A digital badge is awarded for successful study of each course. The courses are designed to develop knowledge and skills that you can immediately apply to your practice and draw on the pioneering research of IET\u2019s ed-tech experts. They cover all education sectors and subject areas, and cost \u00a3150 each.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The courses are now LIVE!<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"menur30g\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/www.open.ac.uk\/courses\/short-courses\/hg087\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.open.ac.uk\/courses\/short-courses\/hg087\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link Teaching with eXtended reality (XR) | Open University | HG087\">Teaching with eXtended reality (XR) | Open University | HG087<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"menur30i\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/www.open.ac.uk\/courses\/short-courses\/hg089\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.open.ac.uk\/courses\/short-courses\/hg089\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link Teaching for climate action | Open University | HG089\">Teaching for climate action | Open University | HG089<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"menur30k\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/www.open.ac.uk\/courses\/short-courses\/hg090\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.open.ac.uk\/courses\/short-courses\/hg090\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link Blended learning innovations for teachers and trainers | Open University | HG090\">Blended learning innovations for teachers and trainers | Open University | HG090<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"menur30m\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/www.open.ac.uk\/courses\/short-courses\/hg091\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.open.ac.uk\/courses\/short-courses\/hg091\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link Generative AI in education | Open University | HG091\">Generative AI in education | Open University | HG091<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_253\" style=\"width: 543px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-253\" class=\"wp-image-253\" src=\"https:\/\/www.open.ac.uk\/blogs\/MAOT\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/HG087-AI-course-image.png\" alt=\"A screenshot from an Extended Reality feature, showing an animated character (controlled by a real life user) in a laboratory of some kind, with cabling, switches and electronic equipment in the background.\" width=\"533\" height=\"300\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-253\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">An eXtended Reality experience for astronaut training, demonstrated in HG087.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><b><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">HG087: Teaching with eXtended Reality<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Enhance your teaching with XR (eXtended Reality) by creating immersive, interactive learning that increases engagement, improves study outcomes, and prepares students for the future. Learn about Extended Reality tools, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality methods, 3D modelling, Artificial Intelligence, and inclusive teaching strategies. <a id=\"menur30g\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/www.open.ac.uk\/courses\/short-courses\/hg087\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.open.ac.uk\/courses\/short-courses\/hg087\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link Teaching with eXtended reality (XR) | Open University | HG087\">Teaching with eXtended reality (XR) | Open University | HG087<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_254\" style=\"width: 461px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-254\" class=\"wp-image-254\" src=\"https:\/\/www.open.ac.uk\/blogs\/MAOT\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/HG089-Climate-crisis-course-image.png\" alt=\"Hundreds of canoes and kayaks surrounded a small inflatable dingy on greenish water.\" width=\"451\" height=\"300\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-254\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A climate-related protest featuring hundreds of canoes gathered on a green water body.<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"x_xmsonormal\"><b><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">HG089: Teaching climate action: empower students to tackle the climate crisis<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>Gain skills to integrate climate crisis-related teaching in your practice and empower students for action. Learn cross-disciplinary strategies for addressing climate change in your teaching and develop an action plan for your practice. <a id=\"menur30i\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/www.open.ac.uk\/courses\/short-courses\/hg089\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.open.ac.uk\/courses\/short-courses\/hg089\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link Teaching for climate action | Open University | HG089\">Teaching for climate action | Open University | HG089<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_255\" style=\"width: 460px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-255\" class=\"wp-image-255\" src=\"https:\/\/www.open.ac.uk\/blogs\/MAOT\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/HG090-Blended-learning-course-image.png\" alt=\"Two contrasting buildings side by side, one built in yellow stone and the other covered entirely in glass.\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-255\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">An image from course HG090 showing two contrasting buildings side by side, one built in yellow stone and the other covered entirely in glass. The HG090 \u2018Blended Learning innovations for teachers and trainers\u2019 course will show you ways of blending your existing teaching practice with innovative distance learning approaches to provide effective methods of educational delivery for the future.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"x_xmsonormal\"><b><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">HG090: Blended learning innovations for teachers and trainers<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"x_xmsonormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Build confidence to plan, deliver, and evaluate blended learning, using innovative tools and techniques and step-by-step strategies to enhance your teaching or training practice. <a id=\"menur30k\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/www.open.ac.uk\/courses\/short-courses\/hg090\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.open.ac.uk\/courses\/short-courses\/hg090\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link Blended learning innovations for teachers and trainers | Open University | HG090\">Blended learning innovations for teachers and trainers | Open University | HG090<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_256\" style=\"width: 460px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-256\" class=\"wp-image-256\" src=\"https:\/\/www.open.ac.uk\/blogs\/MAOT\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/HG091-GenAI-course-image.png\" alt=\"A view looking down inside a 'well' created from layering books and other paper documents round and round in a circle leaving a space in the middle.\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-256\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">An image from course HG091 showing a &#8216;well&#8217; created by paper documents and books.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><b><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">HG091: Generative AI in Education<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Learn how to use Generative Al to enhance teaching, support learners, and make informed decisions while avoiding common pitfalls. Learn Generative AI basics, explore key themes, and discover practical ways to apply Generative AI ethically and equitably in all education sectors. <a id=\"menur30m\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/www.open.ac.uk\/courses\/short-courses\/hg091\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.open.ac.uk\/courses\/short-courses\/hg091\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link Generative AI in education | Open University | HG091\">Generative AI in education | Open University | HG091<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Open University&#8217;s Institute of Educational Technology (IET) is launching a new suite of short CPD courses, covering skills essential to designing and delivering equitable and innovative digital teaching: Generative AI in Education. Teaching with eXtended Reality. Teaching climate action: empower students to tackle the climate crisis. Blended learning innovations for teachers and trainers. 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