pedagogical best practice criteria for sustainable elearning

Pedagogical best practice criteria

Doug Clow

JISC Best Practice Criteria for Sustainable E-Learning

1st November 2011

pedagogical sustainability

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social sustainability

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Curriculum

Sustainability is embedded within and across the curriculum (i.e. as a subject, and as an aspect of other subjects)

What’s different about elearning?

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nothing (much)

Variety of methods

A variety of elearning methods and tools are appropriately employed.

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Learning design

The design of elearning activities is underpinned by a rational process of learning design and informed by evidence.

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Learning analytics

Information about learner activity, progress and outcomes is routinely, rapidly and actionably made available to staff and the individual learners themselves.

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Staff development

Staff have appropriate and broad experience of a range of elearning methods and tools, and actively update their skills and understanding.

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Accessibility

Accessibility is explicitly assessed and meets or exceeds international standards and domestic legal requirements.

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Assessment

Assessment allows learners to demonstrate their learning and provides them with appropriate feedback.

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Enhancement

Elearning and outcomes are regularly reviewed and provision enhanced in the light of developing tools and research.

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Pedagogical criteria• Curriculum• Learning design• Variety of methods• Learning analytics

• Staff development• Accessibility• Assessment• Enhancement

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