1. A surfing safarifrom Ireland toAfricaA first dip in the
elearning ocean
2. LisaDonaldson,DCUCOSYST-MNCH ProjectM.Sc. component
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3. Project Background
4. MultipleNeedsDifferingCapacitiesEmergingStrategiesMultiple
Partner NeedsBuilding inhouse expertise for Irish and
AfricanpartnersA showcase for elearning innovation for
IrishpartnersPotential new programme for University
ofMalawiUpskilling of students from NGO andGovernmentCollaboration
opportunity for allProject Complexities
6.
MultipleNeedsDifferingCapacitiesEmergingStrategiesStrategiesTo
develop and support a digitally-richteaching and learning ecosystem
to extendand enhance the effectiveness andreputation of the RCSI
teaching andlearning community.To design, implement and
evaluatetransformative models of teaching andlearning by providing
strategic leadership,enabling and contributing to
world-classresearch, and promoting academic andoperational
excellence.New and still changing
7. Where did we start?Our own simple strategy!Design a simple
andstreamlined processFor technology toadd value to
thelearningexperience as wellas support newmodes of learningand
teachingto developpedagogicallyappropriate coursecontent -
acrossinstitutions andspecialities Improve thetechnicalcompetencies
oflecturers andstudents whilstavoiding technicalanxietyEnable
theredefinition ofactivities throughthe use oftechnology tocreate
innovativeand effectivelearningexperiences.
8. Next stepsLogoTechnologyChoicesWebsite
9. What would you choose?Vote now at
http://alt.participoll.comA. Adobe CaptivateB. Articulate
StorylineC. Articulate StudioD. CamtasiaE. Moodle BasedF. Open and
Social Wiki/Wordpress/Facebook0 A B C D E F
10. Synchronous? Asynchronous?Given the technical
infrastructure inAfrica, would you plan for a
synchronousclassroom?
11. Dive in and Vote now
athttp://alt.participoll.comA.SynchronousB.Asynchronous0 A B
12. Building a class communityValuable real world exercisesand
activitiesMany Web 2.0 toolscould help
13. How to decide from theocean of possibilities,what tools
could supportthe learning experiencesof our M.Sc. Students?
14. What would you choose?Vote now at
http://alt.participoll.comA. FacebookB. TwitterC. Blogging
Wordpress or otherD. WikisE. Google HangoutF. Voicethread0 A B C D
E F
15. Compare your technicalchoices with the pathchosen
16. Faculty and studentfamiliarity Institution precedent
Relative ease of use Tight timelines Tools work in harmonyRationale
for Technology Choices
18. Differing versions ofMoodle used in 2/3institutions
Articulate Studio 09 usedin 2/3 institutionsInstitution
PrecedentBACK
19. Relative ease of useBACK
20. Project Start Aug 2013First Module live March2013Tight
timelinesBACK
21. Moodle, Articulate &other Web 2.0
toolsinter-relateTools work in harmonyBACK
22. What would you say wasthe No. 1 challenge withdeveloping
and deliveringthe M.Sc.?A. SkillsetsB. Development SoftwareC.
InternetD. TimeE. Student Engagement0 A B C D EVote now at
http://alt.participoll.com
23. All of the belowInternet Time Technology
24. EnthusiasmPlan BStudentSupportWhat we did wellEnthusiasmHad
a Plan BComprehensive student supportProvided practical technical
trainingTechnicalTraining
25. EnthusiasmPlan
BStudentSupportEnthusiasmTechnicalTrainingWith the right attitude,
thetraditional obstacles of a lackof time, lack of resources
andlack of skills, can often beconqueredTechnology take-up depends
largely onteachers personal feelings, skills andattitudes to IT in
general(Mumtaz, 2000)
26. EnthusiasmPlan BStudentSupportPlan BTechnicalTrainingLack
of infrastructure (particularlyconnectivity, and especially in
ruralareas)Survey of e-Learning in Africa(2007)
28. EnthusiasmPlan BStudentSupportTechnical
TrainingTechnicalTrainingOnline & Face to Face trainingfor
StudentsOne to one and group trainingfor Faculty
29. OurStudentssay
30. More to doConsider building block approachfor
reusabilityExamine summatively assessing onlineengagementGetting
the balance rightExpand the limited set of toolsFocus on
E-moderatingDevelop learning design guidelines