Virtual School of Internet Governance
Prepared by Glenn McKnight and Alfredo Calderon
Description
The Virtual School of Internet Governance (VSIG) is a free multi module Massive Open Online Courseware (MOOC) dedicated to the key pillars of Internet Governance. We are using MOODLE which provides the framework including student registration, online forums, Big Blue Button chats, quizzes and a rich repository of instructional materials.
Vision
To create and promote a comprehensive free online capacity building program on Internet Governance for anyone.
Mission Statement
To create a multilingual online training platform that allows novice and advanced students to learn the basics of Internet Governance (IG) in addition to learning to network globally, exchange information and improve their knowledge without any geographic or economic barrier.
Rationale
The rich content focuses on the primary learning objectives as found in face-to-face schools of Internet Governance. Due to COVID-19 these schools are either halted or postponed. Our intent is to reinforce the Internet Governance ecosystem with alternative options of learning. VSIGs’ online courseware provides an integrated taxonomy from the novice to the advanced individuals interested to learn the basics of Internet Governance. It plays a significant role in providing a coherent baseline knowledge foundation to all students.
Course Content
Educational roadmap is an approximately ten week program with ten modules
- History
- Actors
- Infrastructure
- Development
- Security
- Legal
- Economic
- Social and Cultural Issues
- Human Rights
- Emergent Technologies
Details of each module
https://online.fliphtml5.com/gnel/cewa/
EDUCATION STANDARDS
- Acceptance of post secondary students
- Encourage participation from emerging countries
- Vet all speakers to expertise and communication skills
OBJECTIVES
- To provide a clear educational roadmap for students on Internet Governance
- To create a global accessible course that is free to all participants
- Aggregate the most comprehensive collection of IG resources
- Create a repository of video recordings open to the public of leaders in IG
Student Recruitment
- Course open to all regions
- Post secondary students
- ICANN, ISOC and other fellows
STUDENT OBLIGATIONS
- Complete student application including their interest in taking the course
- Completion of student registration form and the Participant Guidebook
- Commitment to 4 to 6 hours per module
- Participate in module discussion thread and introduce one self
- Agree to the digital code of conduct
- Attend weekly Live Chat sessions or view via Playlist
- Complete weekly Live Chat feedback
- Complete mid-course and end-course survey
- Complete all modules
- Achieve 80% or greater on all quizzes
- Receive certificate of completion
- Attend the confirmation/graduation session
- Share suggestions of educational resources
Student Benefits
- Free online course
- Certication of completion
- Gain understanding of the nuances of the Internet Ecosystem
- Greater appreciation of the concepts and terminologies of Internet Governance
- Identify core subjects matter and thought leaders shaping the Internet
- Able to download course materials
- Certificate holders can join Alumni list
Contact
Website: www.virtualsig.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/virtualsig
Website: www.internetgovernance.moodlecloud.com
Email: info@virtualsig.org
Twitter: @virtualschoolig