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Unit 1
e-learning: fundamentals
This unit defines e-learning, explores the criteria for effective
practice and asks participants to develop a professional development
plan in relation to e-learning
Learning outcomes - participants will be able to:
ref / criteria
1.1 Explore the application of e-learning and technology in
teaching and learning
1.1.1 Define e-learning
1.1.2 Explain e-learning and learner expectations of its application
1.1.3 Provide examples of how e-learning can add value to the teaching
and learning environment
1.1.4 Describe essential knowledge and skills for implementing examples
of e-learning, distinguishing between pedagogy and ICT skills
1.1.5 Describe appropriate tools for self-assessment and maturity
models to measure the need for training and e-learning strategy development
within an organisation or department
1.1.6 Investigate a spectrum of scenarios where e learning can enhance
or support teaching and learning
1.1.7 Explore what constitutes effective practice in e-learning and
identify sources of examples of effective practice
1.1.8 Contribute to peer-to-peer discussion about the effective use
of e-learning
1.2 Evaluate an e-learning intervention
1.2.1 Observe an example e-learning intervention
1.2.2 Identify the intended benefits of the e-learning intervention
1.2.3 Carry out an evaluation of the e-learning intervention and identify:
(a) how learning was enhanced or supported
(b) whether the intended benefits were achieved
1.2.4 Discuss how the lessons
learnt could be applied to own practice
1.3 Develop an e-learning professional development plan
1.3.1 Carry out a self-assessment of e-learning pedagogical skills
by means of appropriate tools
1.3.2 Use the results of the assessment to identify strengths and
weaknesses
1.3.3 Select a programme of professional development which covers
areas of need or interest
1.3.4 Develop an individual learning plan and specify goals to be
achieved
These
details are an extract from A FRAMEWORK FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
in e-learning – DRAFT UNITS Consultation paper January 2006
published by LSDA, with minor amendments by Andrew Hill for consistency
of presentation and clarification only. These are not intended to
represent a definitive or final assessment document and have been
produced for discussion purposes only pending further development
by LSN.
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