e-Learning Project Development
Session 3: Design with the Future in Mind--Planning
G. Andrew Page, PhD
A review of “Conquering the Content” International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
“Had Robin Smith’s book been available a decade ago, I could have avoided countless hours spent since then in updating, revising, and re-envisioning the web pages supporting my courses. Even with years of experience creating web sites for my courses, I found ideas and insights that will help me continue to improve the ongoing processes of course development and maintenance.” Donna Vinton (Link to full review)
University of Northern Iowa
• “He who fails to plan, plans to fail”
• "A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow”
Warning: Graphic Content
Planning
Gone
Wrong
No exit
Follow, follow, follow, follow, this yellow brick road…
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Gas guzzler!
If you see a fork or pole in the road…take it.
Planning
• What is the rationale behind planning?
• What are some resources to aid in planning?
• Technology Analysis
• Needs Assessment
A Tech Example
Microsoft Visio
• Thinking Guides are tools or frameworks for thinking through an issue and considering different aspects or perspectives. They can help to develop thinking skills.
Exploratree Possibilities
Learning Guide (Smith pp25-32)
• One page Overview of the learning module
• Creates an outline and guide for learnersLearning modulesLearning goals/outcomes
• Learning Resources• Learning activities• Self-assessment• Lesson evaluation
So…don’t be afraid to plan
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