FAQ

What is eLearning?

eLearning is a flexible method of studying online which is designed to fit around your current work and existing personal commitments. You can choose how and when you study – at a time which is totally convenient for you. You will not need to travel to any classes as studying is entirely accessible online – 24/7.

It has been developed in partnership with the Department for Education to support parents and carers in understanding the importance of creating a positive home learning environment and a balanced sense of wellbeing.

You will learn how to do everyday things with your child, which will broaden their ability to talk, read and think for themselves – whilst having fun; as well as discover how you can be more reflective and develop a greater sense of wellbeing in yourself and your children.

The course is divided into 10 mini modules – approximately 10/20 minutes each.  Each module contains the latest messages from research with the information, tasks, homework and practical resources you will need to understand and digest before moving on to the next module. Once you have completed the course, you will be able to download your certificate.

  • If you have children between the ages of 0-5 years.
  • Want to learn more about how to nurture their child’s learning through play and language/speech.
  • Want to create a positive home learning environment.
  • Want to learn more about how to improve their own wellbeing.

Registration

Yes, new users must create a membership account when purchasing or accessing the eLearning course. 

The eLearning Course registration is active for two months from the time your membership account is activated.

All prices include the online training course and certification after you have completed the course.

Yes, please answer all the prompted questions as they are specifically selected to ensure that we collect the right information so that we can further develop tailored courses directly for our targeted users.

  • If you have children between the ages of 0-5 years.
  • Want to learn more about how to nurture their child’s learning through play and language/speech.
  • Want to create a positive home learning environment.
  • Want to learn more about how to improve their own wellbeing.

System Requirements

Component

Requirement

Desktop or Laptop ComputerOperating system:

Windows 7 or later

Mac 10.7 or later

· 800 MHz or faster processor

· 1GB RAM

Display1024×768 recommended, 32-bit colour
AudioHeadset not required.
VideoWebcam not required.
eMail AccountRequired – You will be asked to provide an email address upon registration.
Broadband Internet ConnectionBroadband, 8mbps download speed or faster.
Web BrowserFireFox™, Chrome™, Microsoft Internet Explorer™ (version 10+)
Plug-insAdobe Flash PlayerAdobe Reader
Applications softwareMicrosoft Office™ or an office suite compatible with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint file format.

The eLearning Course registration is active for two months from the time your membership account is activated.

This eLearning course supports Chrome, Firefox, Safari and later versions of Internet Explorer from version 10. We cannot guarantee full functionality on older/other browsers (e.g. IE 6 – 9, Opera, etc.)

To view all course material, dynamic browser plug-ins must be installed and active.

  • If you have children between the ages of 0-5 years.
  • Want to learn more about how to nurture their child’s learning through play and language/speech.
  • Want to create a positive home learning environment.
  • Want to learn more about how to improve their own wellbeing.

Technical Support

Yes, if you experience any difficulties, you can contact the eLearning Support Centre for assistance. We can be reached via e-mail at support@tiow.org – please note we aim to respond within 48 hours, excluding all major holidays.

Website Accessibility

If you have a visual impairment or dyslexia, you may find making changes to your web browser settings help you to effectively use the course.

To set Internet Explorer to ignore the ‘colours and fonts’ used on www.tiow.org:

  • First go to the ‘Tools’ menu
  • Choose ‘Internet Options’
  • Click on the ‘Accessibility’ button
  • Then tick the ‘ignore colours’, ‘ignore font styles’ and ‘ignore font sizes’ boxes
  • Then click OK to apply the settings 

To change just the size of text – go to:

  • View – text size’
  • Choose the setting you are most comfortable with (largest, larger, medium, smaller, smallest)

 

To change the default colours and fonts used on your computer:

  • The procedure for doing this is different for different versions of Windows and other operating systems. You should therefore consult your computer’s Help facility for instructions on doing this.
  • If you are using a tablet or mobile phone, you can change the size of your text in Settings>Display Settings> Text Size.

Timescales

The eLearning course is flexible and the time to complete each module varies in length depending on how much of the background research provided you decide to explore into. However, the average time is roughly between 10-20 minutes per module.

You have two months from registration in which to complete the eLearning course. You have full access to the course for the entire two months, allowing you to set your own self-study pace.

You have the freedom to log-in and study where and when it is suitable for you, such as, during your lunch break, at designated times during your working day or at home – anywhere where you can have access to the internet.  Most of your studying with be self-managed, however, your eTutor will be at hand should you have questions or if unexpected circumstances arise.

It is possible to study from a variety of venues such as at a library, at work, on the move or in your home, we recommend that you use a computer-based system where it is fairly quiet so that you can understand the materials offered.

Payments

Please contact the Programme Manager for details on discounts and group rates on support@tiow.org or via the contact form on this website.

You have two months from registration in which to complete the eLearning course. You have full access to the course for the entire two months, allowing you to set your own self-study pace.

This course is currently offered at £100.00 and your certificate is included in that fee. Total cost is VAT exempt.

It is possible to study from a variety of venues such as at a library, at work, on the move or in your home, we recommend that you use a computer-based system where it is fairly quiet so that you can understand the materials offered.

You can pay in full when you register using a secure online payment system.

You can enter your code in the payment area when you follow all registration prompts.

Assessment

No exams are assigned to this eLearning course, as we operate an assignment-based approach for each module instead of exams.  All assessments are based on your written Reflective Diary entries and work-based learning assignments. Each piece of work that is submitted is uploaded on our online platform and your eTutor will have direct access to assess it.

Your work will be assessed using a range of methods including your diary entries during and at the end of each module.  Diary Entries: throughout each module you will be asked to complete an entry in your Diary in which you reflect on what you have learnt, explaining the relevance it has on your personal life and/or your family life.  It is designed to assess your overall understanding of each intended module learning outcome.

Reflective Online Diary

No, but you can write as much as you feel to in order to express your own opinions, experience and share opinions and ideas.

In each module there is one question set within the Reflective Online Diary to prompt you into covering all aspects learnt. You should aim to answer each question.

Initially, it will be your personal eTutor who assesses your work in order to confirm that you have achieved all the learning outcomes.  However, for quality assurance purposes, small anonymous and positive extracts ‘may be’ used for sharing best practice either online or for promotional purposes.

Be yourself. Direct plagiarism or downloaded content from the internet or other sources is forbidden and will not be acceptable as the eLearners own contribution to the programme, unless it is appropriately referenced and included as ‘part’ of their learning.

It is always good practice and a precaution to save your work – just in case. You can download your entries via the “My notes” menu.

Accreditation

Not yet but accreditation will help us to develop a credible skills development programme with robust quality assurance processes. City & Guilds renowned accreditation means we can confidently provide ‘added’ assurance and ‘substantial value’ to our partners, customers and investors seeking a high-quality product and business opportunities.

E Tutor

Your eTutor will be responsible for the eLearning course overall and you can approach the eTutor throughout your online studies.  You would speak to the eTutor online about things like:

  • Extenuating circumstances that you feel may affect your completion of modules.
  • Requesting an extension of the eLearning Course.

The eTutor’s responsibilities are to:

  • Monitor and advise on your and practice progress
  • Help to set learning outcomes (if necessary)
  • Give support/guidance (when appropriate)
  • Signpost or identify when additional support/guidance on more specialist services is required

You can contact your eTutor by e-mail: support@tiow.org

Measures

We chose to use Warwick Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scales (WEMWBS), which is a self-completing evidence-based measurement tool embedded into the programme as a pre/post measure for assessing positive mental well-being 12 WEMWBS copyright details: “Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS) © NHS Health Scotland, University of Warwick and University of Edinburgh, 2006, all rights reserved”.

Embedded within this eLearning course are reflective exercises designed to reinforce your learning; deepen your learning through accessing other resources and applying the learning. In each module the reflective diary will ask the eLearner a reflective question.

Privacy

At the Institute of Wellbeing, we support the new European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) laws enforced on 25th May 2018.

Our updated privacy practices reflect our commitment to the changes and obligations ensuring that compliance within the GDPR requirements are taken seriously.

We value your privacy, and we aim to be completely transparent about how we collect and use the personal information provided to us.

If you have any specific questions or would like to ‘OPT OUT’ at any time, please contact us directly at Support@tiow.org or use this link to view our privacy notice from our website: www.tiow.org

Embedded within this eLearning course are reflective exercises designed to reinforce your learning; deepen your learning through accessing other resources and applying the learning. In each module the reflective diary will ask the eLearner a reflective question.