Guidebooks Up2UML Method Guidebook Structure Delphi Study Delphi Results Panel Input 4 Guidebook Summary 1 Sabine Moebs Stephan Weibelzahl Nora-Anne Dowling

Sabine Moebs Stephan WeibelzahlNora-Anne Dowling

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Supporting Facilitators of Blended Learning

with Guidebooks

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Why do we need Guidebooks?● Instruction for course facilitators● Contain different syllabi based on the

same material Vary in proportion of self-paced and face-to-

face activities Vary in pedagogical approach

● Prescribe the setting and possible usage of material

● Aim to guarantee a certain standard for the course across facilitators

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What is UML and Up2UML?

Up2UML

● UML Non-proprietary modelling and specification

language Used by software developers To describe functionality, structure and

behaviour of software systems● Develop new content and training

material for UML 2 Syllabi for different target groups Innovative training concepts Partners from Bulgaria, France, Germany, Romania


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Method● UML2 Course Development● Guidebook Development● Delphi Study “Blended Learning for Small

and Medium-Sized Enterprises” What works best in blended learning?

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Mindmap L1

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Mindmap L2

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Guidebook StructureCourse StartCourse Execution

TrainingCombination of:Self-paced preparationCollaborative activities: analysis, synthesisProject: judgement about value of ideas/materials

Problem-Based LearningProblem:Background, task, available resources, anticipated

solution, required feedback

Course EndSummary, different types of assessments

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Guidebook in XML• Structure of Guidebook can be

described in XML• Enables more varied use &

formats of guidebook

• <!ELEMENT blend (coursestart, courseexecute+, courseend)>• <!ELEMENT coursestart (purpose, learningtool, communicationtool*)>• <!ELEMENT courseexecute (training | pblproject)>• <!ELEMENT training (wbt+, (discussion | exercise)*, project)>• <!ELEMENT discussion (#PCDATA)>• <!ATTLIST discussion• topic CDATA #REQUIRED• prerequisite CDATA #REQUIRED• duration CDATA #REQUIRED>• <!ELEMENT exercise (exercisebackground, exercisescenario,

exercisetask, exercisematerial?, exercisesolution, exercisefeedback)>

• Structure of Guidebook can be described in XML

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Participants Delphi Study

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SMEs IT sector

mean 7.6 yrs experience

Managing DirectorOwnerHR ManagerTechnical StaffSoftware Developer


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SMEs Tourism industry


OwnerManaging DirectorProject Manager

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Large Companies


IT, Automotive, Contact Center, Telecommunication ProviderBank

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Providermean 9.9 yrs experience

Head of Product DevelopmentHead of Education ManagementLearning Design ManagerTechnical staffOwnerProject ManagerManaging Director

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Participants Delphi StudyTrainer

Mean 11.1 yrs experience

ITGeneral Education

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Participants Delphi StudyResearchersBlended Learning as didactical conceptEvaluation of TELAccess to LearningDigital Learning StylesSocial MediaOpen Educational ResearchContent SharingBusiness models e-Learninge-Learning standards

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Methodology Delphi Study Round 1

● Online – Questionnaire● 5-10 aspects considered important● One panel list

Round 2 (in progress)● Consolidated list from all participants over all

panel● Participants select 20 most important ● Results within subpanels

Round 3 (July 2007)● List of Top20 from previous round● Ranking of items within subpanels

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Online-Questionnaire

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1st Round Delphi Study

Assessment of learning progress

Efficiency Method Mix Fun

Team Collaboration

Group dynamics Teamwork Interaction

Problem Based Learning Support Mechanisms

Multimedia Mixing of Styles New Skills Acquisition

Social Binding Real World Examples

Study Groups Applicable to the Workplace

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Course Start

• SMEs– Direct contact with

the tutor– Answers to

individual questions– Self-paced learning– Accessibility of

tutor, learning material, IT

• Trainer– Interaction at

different levels through different media

– Mixing of teaching styles

– Scalability– Support

mechanisms– Team collaboration

Panel Input4 Guidebook


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Course Execution - Training

• SMEs– Study groups– Group dynamics– Labs

• Trainer– Inter student

interaction– Interactive; taking

student through a number of learning routes

– Practice what you learn

– Provide access to lots of related material to build student enthusiasm



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Course Execution - PBL

• SMEs– Efficiency

Learning to be done in short time-span and immediately applicable

• Trainer– Applicable to

workplace– Beneficial to learner

benefit– Customizable structure– Interactive– Practice– Real World Examples– New Skills Acquisition



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Summary● Structure supports completeness of

guidebooks● XML structure enables more varied use● Basic structure of self-paced and guided

activities caters for the request of group dynamics and study groups

● Clear focus form SME learners on end of course activities

● Clear focus from trainer panel on course execution, particularly PBL

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Guidebooks Up2UML Method Guidebook Structure Delphi Study Delphi Results Panel Input 4 Guidebook Summary 1 Sabine Moebs Stephan Weibelzahl Nora-Anne Dowling