Topic: Imagine Online Course Delivery

Demonstrate types of software that can be used to find and create online

content.

Dr. Anwar Bashir

12th January 2013

Analysis of a typical learner

• Enter search for desired course • Check - does it fit my personal requirements?• How has it been rated• Is it likely to provide me with the knowledge I seek?• How much will it cost?• Can I preview the learning outcomes?• Can I learn at my own pace?• Will I receive any recognised qualifications?• What can I do once I have completed the course? • Will I enjoy the process?

Google

Khan Academy

Middlesbrough College

Teesside University

Observations

• Many online courses are free to access.

• Most offerings are based on YouTube videos.

• There is little or no attention paid to assessment.

• Searching does not provide easily digestible list of online courses.

• Few references to career opportunities (MC excellent here).

• No integration with Presentation.

Predictive Learner Model

Taster Videos/Fact Sheets/Careers Advice

Bite Sized Concepts

Modules

Courses

Note: All videos should be 90 seconds or less.

Educator Requirements Analysis

• Identify and use existing material.

• Create new material (be aware rapid change may be required).

• Organise a consistent learning process based on pedagogy (art and science of learning).

• Re-use learning concepts wherever possible.

• Create a fun and exciting learning experience.

Online service challenges

• If I assess the learner, how can I be sure of their identity?

• If I assess the learner, how can I be sure that it is their work that I am assessing?

• Embed continuous improvement within the process

• Allow feedback and ratings• Accommodate fast changing requirements and

technologies• Host content within the organisation?

Requirements Analysis

Bite sized concepts

Modules

Accredited Courses

E-Learning PlatformLearners

Ratings

Educators

Search

Future Prospects

Publication

Rapid Change

Employers

Digital Signature

Assessment

Presentation

Educators Tools

• Website with responsive technology (VLE or WordPress)

• PowerPoint like presentation (SlideShare API)• Editable text (wysihtml5 or jWYSIWYG)• Images (Google clipart)• Audio (produced with Audacity)• Audio/Video (produced with Camtasia)• Scribble and Highlight Tool (sketch.js)• Quizzes/Tests (mTouch)• Games (PlayMyCode)

Technology Schematic

VMWare

VLE/OwnCloud

WordPress

HTML5

Q&A

Thank you