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  • Microcredentials

Educational transformation in action: from degree modules to microcredentials

  • by Jonathon Thomas
  • Posted on 18 March 202618 March 2026

How do you turn traditional degree modules into flexible, self-paced microcredentials? This post explores the design choices behind making lifelong learning work in practice.

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  • Innovation

Simplifying success: Designing learning with the CAFE Model 

  • by Jonathon Thomas
  • Posted on 13 May 202424 May 2024

We’ve been providing distance education for over 100 years and we do this at scale, but designing good online learning is challenging. In pursuit of a solution we are proud to introduce the CAFE Model: a streamlined approach to learning design that emphasises the essential elements of what it takes to learn.

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  • General

Less boring admin, more effective work

  • by Jonathon Thomas
  • Posted on 12 August 202212 August 2022

I lead a team that provides learning technology support for a range of undergraduate and…

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  • General

2022 – The story so far

  • by Jonathon Thomas
  • Posted on 26 January 202226 January 2022

It seems like only moments ago that I was reflecting on what a busy and…

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  • General

2021 – The best year since 2020

  • by Jonathon Thomas
  • Posted on 26 January 202226 January 2022

About a year ago, I was sitting and thinking – “2020 was quite a year! …

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  • Learning design

Learning design: first steps

  • by Jonathon Thomas
  • Posted on 8 June 202022 July 2020

Jonathon Thomas looks more closely at the design stage of developing online learning.

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Recent Posts

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  • Embedding employability: Linking learning to real-world skills
  • Designing AI-supported learning in microcredentials 

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