course possibilities & architecture

POSSIBILITIES INCOMPUTER ASSISTED LEARNING

& COURSE ARCHITECTURE

By FAKOYA Folajimi O.

Learning Technology Consultant, UIDLC

Rapid Courseware Development, 2012

About

Fakoya Folajimi O. Learning Technology Consultant, UIDLC

- optimized MOODLE software for UI Premier Mobile Learning Site 2011

- developed OAU Online Counselling Site 2011

- developed National Open Courseware 2010

- certified with UI Team by NUC/OU.UK e-Teaching Initiative 2010

- developed UI Pedagogy Workshop Kit 2009

e-Learning Specialist

• Possibilities in Computer Assisted Learning• Activities• Course Architecture• Activities• Feedback & Review

Module Overview

At the end of this module, trainees should be able to:

• Identify relevant computer based resources for their courses

• discuss at least 3 reasons for having course architecture

• design their course architecture

Performance Objective

• MOODLE / JOOMLA development team• UIDLC • Train The Trainers• EDUTECHportal support crew

Acknowledgements & Credits

Rapid Courseware Development

Possibilities in CAL

• Computer Assisted Learning• T-S Interaction• T-S-S Interaction

• Computer Assisted Instruction• Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)• Modes in CAL

• Online / Offline• Output of workshop = blended learning

Learning Possibilities in CAL

Resources in CAL• Webinar• Simulations• Audiobooks• Images = pictures, charts, etc• Ebooks / textbooks*

Learning Possibilities in CAL

Rapid Courseware Development

Course Architecture

• Design is necessary• Course architecture deals with how to

combine platforms and resources- Difference between a single platform

design and multiple platforms design

• Output of workshop = blended learning

Course Architecture

EXISTING PLATFORMS

USER DATABASE

PORTAL / DEVICE

INTERNET SERVER: HTTP

OFFLINECOURSEWARE

Mobile Class AR WEB LIBRARY

Details of Components

USER DATABASE

PORTAL / DEVICE Accessibility of resources & affordability of instruction


OFFLINECOURSEWARE

Mobile ClassmClass Activities

AR WEB LIBRARYAudio books & Podcast items

Components’ Interaction

USER DATABASE

PORTAL / DEVICE


OFFLINECOURSEWAREMobile Class AR WEB LIBRARY

SMS Gateway

• key questions: - Will the course stand by itself ?

(textbooks, cdroms, online, etc)

Discussion Starters: Finding a Starting Point


(textbooks, cdroms, online, etc) - Implication of platform/resources to learning



(textbooks, cdroms, online, etc) - Implication of platform/resources to learning - Are there design / delivery constraints?



(textbooks, cdroms, online, etc) - Implication of platform/resources to learning - Are there design / delivery constraints? - Mapping your content / how much content

will be included on each platform?


• Course brief• Topic:

– introduction– performance objectives– basic concepts– applications / case studies / examples– assessments– a summary and a transition to the next topic

(WHERE IS THE NEXT TOPIC TO BE IMPLEMENTED?

Course Flow

• Module Activity 1• Module Activity 2

Module Activity

Course Structure Template

Number Course ObjectivesStudents Will Be Able To:

Evidence (Student Products)

Module One Discuss the importance of project-based instruction in terms of students’ cognitive development, equity, and motivation

A grant proposal to implement a project-based unit that includes a rationale and potential impact

Module Two Reflect on applications of educational theory as it relates to classroom practice in the area of inquiry-based instruction

Online discussions

Module Three

Evaluate the usefulness of technology (e.g., concept mapping software, video editing software, the Internet) in achieving learning objectives and select appropriate resources for student use, based on the relationship of salient features of the technology to learning objectives

An annotated list of relevant resources and technological tools for a project-basedpresentation utilizing technology tools

Conclusion

Feedback & Review

course possibilities & architecture

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