Course Title: Design and develop e-learning resources

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2017

Course Code: TCHE5781C

Course Title: Design and develop e-learning resources

School: 360T Education

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5307 - Diploma of Vocational Education and Training

Course Contact: Program Administrative Officer

Course Contact Phone: 9925 4933

Course Contact Email: trainme@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Facilitator

Paschal Somers
ph 99254911
paschal.somers@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 50

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design and develop e-learning resources.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

TAEDES503B Design and develop e-learning resources

Element:

1. Determine the scope and research the e-learning resource

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Clarify the brief and focus for the e-resource with the client

1.2 Research the likely target audience for the e-resource, their characteristics and learning needs

1.3 Read, interpret and analyse existing relevant information, to determine the learning content for an e-learning resource

1.4 Determine the suitability of an e-learning resource for the likely target audience

1.5 Identify any ethical and legal considerations

1.6 Document findings of the research

Element:

2. Design the e-learning resource

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Use knowledge and experience in learning theory and instructional design, to create the design for the e-learning resource

2.2 Plan resources, materials and technical requirements needed for development of the e-learning resource based on the design of the e-learning resource

2.3 Present and discuss the design with the client, and obtain further feedback of the e-learning resource

2.4 Incorporate feedback and address any additional issues in the design

2.5 Confirm with client the design to be developed into the e-learning resource

Element:

3. Develop the e-learning resource

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Identify the relevant people to collaborate with on the development of the e-learning resources

3.2 Determine the timelines and resource issues for the production of the e-learning resource

3.3 Consult and use relevant technical guidelines and requirements

3.4 Address any identified legal or ethical obligations, or issues that arise in the development of the e-learning resource

3.5 Develop content and technical framework of the e-learning resources, and address any issues as they arise with relevant persons

3.6 Document the development of the e-learning resource

Element:

4. Review, trial and evaluate the e-learning process

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Review the e-learning resource against the client brief, likely target audience and learning needs

4.2 Plan for the trial of the e-learning resource with potential users

4.3 Trial the resource with appropriate recording of outcomes and feedback

4.4 Analyse outcomes and feedback of the trial

4.5 Make adjustments to finalise the e-learning resource

4.6 Discuss and reflect on production of the e-learning resource

 

 

Learning Outcomes


Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:
. determine the scope and research e-learning resources
. design e-learning resources
. develop e-learning resources
. review, trial and evaluate e-learning resources and the process undertaken to develop them


Details of Learning Activities

 This course is online. Activities include:

• blog/wiki discussion and participation
• participation in online discussion boards/threads and Collaborate sessions or other webinar-type activities
• keeping an online reflective journal
• analysis/critique of relevant reading material
• individual or group projects conducted through electronic media
• peer teaching and workshop presentations
• online research


Teaching Schedule

For students who commenced July 2016

This course is taught over 11 sessions in semester 2. The course forms part of a module of 3 units which together are referred to as the "E-learning" module; the other 2 units of this module are TAEDEL501A Facilitate e-learning & TAEDES505A Evaluate a training program. In every session various elements will be covered from each unit in the module.

Note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs.

Session                                                                                                                                       Content                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Elements covered                                                                                                                             
1

 

Overview of course content and assessment requirements. The overview will summarise how these 3 units together form an introduction to e-learning.

 

 E1,E2,E3,E4
2 Facil E-learning: establish e-learning environment and introduce e-learning  
3 Facil E-learning: establish e-learning environment and introduce e-learning

 

E-learning resources:research requirements

 E1
4 E-learning resources: design the resources E2
5 E-learning resources: develop the resources E3
6 Evaluate: plan and prepare evaluation  
7 Facil E-learning: guide,facilitate & monitor e-learning

 

E-learning resources: trial and review resources

Evaluate: collect and collate data

 E4
8 Facil E-learning: guide,facilitate & monitor e-learning

 

E-learning resources: trial and review resources

Evaluate: collect and collate data

 E4
9 Facil E-learning: guide,facilitate & monitor e-learning

 

E-learning resources: trial and review resources

Evaluate: collect and collate data

 E4
10 Facil e-learning: review e-learning processes  
11 Evaluate: analyse data and report on conclusions and recommendations  

For students who commence February 2017

This course is taught over 6 sessions in semester 1. The course forms part of a module of 4 courses which together are referred to as the "Design and develop" module; the other 3 units of this module are TAEDES501A Design and develop learning strategies, TAEDES502A Design and develop learning resources and TAEASS502B Design and develop assessment tools.

Note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the order is subject to change depending on class needs.

Session                                    Content Elements covered                             
1

 

Overview of course content and assessment requirements. The overview will summarise how learning strategies,  resources and e-learning resources are designed and developed in order to meet a specific training need, and how to develop assessment tools associated with the program design.

 

  E1,E2,E3,E4           
2

Clarify what is needed in an e-learning resource; determine its focus and purpose; research your target audience; research options to meet needs of target audience; consult with clients/end-users.

 

  E1
3

Determine how to conduct a trial and review of the resource; consult with key stakeholders for feedback; determine measures for effectiveness and quality of the resource; make recommendations for improvements; implement changes and document as part of a continuous improvement strategy.

 

 E4
4

Use knowledge and experience in learning theory and instructional design  to create the design for the e-learning resource; consider resources, materials and technical requirements needed for development of the e-learning resource based on the design; present and discuss the design with the client and obtain further feedback of the e-learning resource; incorporate feedback and address any additional issues in the design; confirm with client the design to be developed into the e-learning resource

 

  E2
5

Identify the relevant people to collaborate with on the development of the e-learning resources; determine the timelines and resource issues for the production of the e-learning resource; consult and use relevant technical guidelines and requirements; address any identified legal or ethical obligations or issues that arise in the development of the e-learning resource

  E3
6

Develop content and technical framework of the e-learning resources, and address any issues as they arise with relevant persons; document the development of the e-learning resource

 

  E3

 

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


"Professional Training and Assessment" by Dan Hill, Terry Hill and Lee Perlitz, McGraw-Hill, 2013 will be the prescribed text for this course.


References


Other Resources

At the beginning of the course students will be directed to various web-based material and/or
electronic copies of learning resources.

Electronic resources are located on myRMIT>myStudies.


Overview of Assessment

During the program you will complete assessment tasks in class which are listed at the beginning of each module. Such tasks may include:

  • Professional conversation with facilitator
  • Workplace based projects
  • Contributions to online discussion forums

An RMIT assessment charter (http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment) summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced in a single document the Assessment policies and procedures manual


 


Assessment Tasks

To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all of the following tasks to a satisfactory standard.
You will receive written feedback on all assessment tasks.

Task 1: Design and develop one e-learning resource

Research, design and develop one (1) e-learning resource that reflects client needs and the contexts of application with documented evidence of:

  • consultation, research and findings
  • completed designs for the resource
     

Task 2: Design, develop then trial and review one e-learning resource

Research, design and develop one (1) e-learning resource that reflects client needs and the contexts of application with documented evidence of:

Complete the development of the resource with documented evidence of:

  • consultation, research and findings
  • completed designs for the resource
  • a review and trial of the resource, including user feedback and how this impacted on the development of the resource
  • the final e-learning resource, either complete or in part or sample
  • the candidate’s specific role in the development process.

Task 3: Online discussion forum (see assessment task instructions in Blackboard)

Contribute to an online discussion forum. You will be evaluated using the following criteria:

  • frequency and timeliness of reading messages and posting responses;
  • keeping to the topic with pertinent quality posts;
  • engaging in critical dialogue through responding to other students' posts and comments

Further details of the above assessment tasks will be provided in session 1 of semester 1 via myRMIT>my Studies.

 

Submission deadlines

2017 February intake

  • Task 1 needs to be submitted by midnight Sunday April 16
  • Task 2 needs to be submitted by midnight Sunday June 11
  • Task 3 needs to be submitted by midnight Sunday April 14

It is a requirement of the Dip Vocational Education and Training (TAE50111) program that all assessment work be submitted electronically through the "2017FEBTDDVET" Blackboard program shell in myRMIT>myStudies. You are asked to submit any workplace projects as a single Word or PDF file which must include a signed RMIT Cover Sheet; multiple project files will not be accepted.

2016 July intake

  • Tasks 1-2 need to be submitted by midnight Sunday May 24, 2017
  • Task 3 needs to be submitted by midnight Friday April 14

It is a requirement of the Dip Vocational Education and Training (TAE50111) program that all assessment work be submitted electronically through the "2016JULYVETTDD" Blackboard program shell in myRMIT>myStudies. You are asked to submit any workplace projects as a single Word or PDF file which must include a signed RMIT Cover Sheet; multiple project files will not be accepted.

Grades used in this unit are as follows:  

  • SA Satisfactory / NYS Not Yet Satisfactory
  • CA Competency Achieved / NYC Not Yet Competent
  • DNS Did Not Submit For Assessment


Assessment Matrix

An assessment matrix will be available in week 1 of semester 1 via myRMIT>my Studies.

Other Information

Attendance/Participation
Your course involves participating in all online activities as directed by your facilitator. It is strongly advised that you do participate in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to successfully complete this course.


Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student program policy
You will be asked to participate in discussions with relevant teachers and your Program Co-ordinator. Such discussions may be conducted in a number of ways eg face-to-face, via telephone, using Skype or Google Hangout, etc. They are an important way of giving you feedback and supporting you by monitoring your academic progress.

Special consideration policy (Late submissions)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension.Extension


Special consideration is an assessment adjustment for unexpected circumstances that are outside your control, which:
• have a significant adverse impact on your performance in assessment or
• prevent you from attempting or submitting the assessment. Special Consideration

Appeals

RMIT appeals process is available on the Appeals webpage www.rmit.edu.au/students/appeals


Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the Academic Integrity and Plagiarism policy
 

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