SME2 MeetingFriday 18th MayLearning Methodology

SME2

Methodology

“SME 2.0 consortium will establish online training for European Small and Medium Enterprises based on the

transferred methodology from SMELearning LdV project (smelearning.eu ), with strong focus on the special

characteristics and needs of the SMEs.”

SME2

Methodology

• Methodology for SME trainings based on SME1 model – developed o + Personal Research - developed

• Needs analysis - based on survey results – to be carried out by us based on survey results

• Elaborated SME 2 competency framework – based on both of the above – somewhat developed

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Methodology

• WP2: – Conceptual framework

• Taxonomy – updated– Evaluation of the set up

• Questionnaires• Guide for evaluating the problems, etc for defining methods

– Competice models• WP3A:

– Information on innovative training– Innovation in training for SMEs– The type of ICT used in training – NEEDS TO BE UPDATED– How to overcome barriers to the introduction into business of new

training methods based on the ICT– Responses to ongoing questions on the use of ICT in training– How to remove obstacles linked to the implementation of

innovative training?• WP3B:

– The situation of SMEs– Implementing ICT models/ Competice description sheets

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3 Main factors for consideration with training for SMEs:

Information for SMEs1. SMEs & training

• Information on innovative training• Innovation in training for SMEs

2. Conceptual framework and taxonomy for SME training

SME Learning Methodology3. Evaluating & monitoring a SME for training

• Evaluation of the training setup• Questionnaires for evaluating training• Guide for evaluating the problems, etc for defining methods

4. Competice models for training• Competice models

• Implementing ICT models

5. Training Practices for SMEs• Item 1 (SME2 Module?)• Item 2 (SME2 Module?)• Item 3 (SME2 Module?)• Item 4 (SME2 Module?)

6. Strategic recommendations for e-learning for SMEs• How to overcome barriers to the introduction into business of new training methods based on the ICT• Responses to ongoing questions on the use of ICT in training• How to remove obstacles linked to the implementation of innovative training?

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Information 1 - SMEs & Training• Information on innovative training• Innovation in training for SMEs

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Information 2- Conceptual framework and taxonomy for SME training

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Step 1 - Evaluating & monitoring a SME for training• Evaluation of the training setup - Plan-Do-Check-Act” (PDCA)• Questionnaires for evaluating training• Guide for evaluating the problems, etc for defining methods

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ENVIRONMENT

CultureChampions

CommunicationsChange

• Vs the “4C’s”1. The total lack of training culture within the SME2. Lack of appropriate learning materials3. The attitude of individual managers4. Lack of access to sufficient bandwidth to ensure

high quality training.

* Study carried out by Cedefop and the European Commission

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Methodology

• Identify Real Learning Needs:– Very important point – especially for the

development of the content – information here will be based on needs analysis.

• Adapting instruction works:– Means' work supports the thoughtful adaptation

of instructional methods and materials to the online environment

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Step 2 - Competice models for training• Competice models• Implementing ICT models

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• Blending works :– Growing consensus around the conclusion that

the most effective type of instruction combines the online and face-to-face environments

• Self-directed online learning is not the best :– Collaborative or instructor-directed online learning

achieved results superior to those attained through independent, self-directed online learning

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Methodology

• Rather than 1 style for all, similar to SME1 - offer different models with different levels of contact and let the SME decide (and/ or suggestions from partners) what model is most suitable for them depending on availablity, etc.

* According to 1 Means, B., Toyama, Y., Murphy, R., Bakia, M., Jones, K. (2010). Evaluation of evidence-based practices in online learning: A meta-analysis and review of online learning. Center for Technology in Learning, U.S. Department of Education

* Backed up by Other meta-analyses which reach this conclusion are Bernard et. al (2004) and Zhao et. al (2005).

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Step 2 – Reduced Competice models for training

Step 3 – Deliver training for SMEs• Deliver training and training practices toSMEs

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Step 4 - Strategic recommendations for e-learning for SMEs• How to overcome barriers to the introduction into business of new training methods based

on the ICT• Responses to ongoing questions on the use of ICT in training• How to remove obstacles linked to the implementation of innovative training?

SME2

Methodology

• Methodology for SME trainings based on SME1 model – developed o + Personal Research - developed

• Needs analysis - based on survey results – to be carried out by us based on survey results

• Elaboration of SME 2 competency framework – based on both of the above – somewhat developed

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Methodology

Step 3 – Deliver training for SMEs• Deliver training and training practices toSMEs

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Methodology

• Closely linked to SME2 Course information

• Connection/ Fidelity to Tengen training?

• Training platform decided?

• Focus of results analysis?• Training use of tools or

theoretical information?

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Methodology

Suggestions:

1) Focus on small, micro-chunks of material, easily accessible, available as part of the larger course, but also available as stand-alone learning objects for a specific tool/ piece of knowledge – in turn develops course structure

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Suggestions:

2) “Social media based on Web 2.0 services i.e. media for social interaction offer the premises for a fast knowledge acquisition and support transforming learning in a continuous „life long process” also within the communities.”

* I Hamburg, FH-Gelsenkirchen, Germany (2010)

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Suggestions:

3) Focus on use of screencasting/ video/ conferencing for provision of content. “SME’s tend to avoid anything that will not grab attention immediately” * – e.g.: Text-heavy training

*Bean C, Accidental Instructional Designer, 2012

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Suggestions:

4) Integrate learning as part of ongoing processes or even projects with a view to a deliverable at the end (SME could develop internal process as part of this exercise)

“Supporting learners’ communication includes assisting students in coping with the technology, providing multiple means of access, helping students to achieve text based communication skills, setting personal goals and priorities and dealing with conflict and tension.” - * I Hamburg, FH-Gelsenkirchen, Germany (2010)

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Suggestions:

5) Provide template for video/ screencast material to provide consistency and develop a focus for informing SME learners.

Suggested Items:• Introduction• Learning Objectives• Learning Objective 1• Learning Objective 2• Learning Objective 3• Key Points• Self-Assessment (Maybe a separate entity?)• Activity/ Applying Content (Could potentially be part of the LOs)

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Thanks for your attention

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