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School Foresight Conference – Athens, 13-14 November 2004
SEEQUELSEEQUEL
SSustainable ustainable EEnvironment for thenvironment for the
EEvaluation of valuation of QUQUality in ality in E-LE-Learningearning
Dr Nikitas KastisDr Nikitas Kastis
Lambrakis Research Foundation – MENON NetworkLambrakis Research Foundation – MENON Network
School Foresight Conference – Athens, 13-14 November 2004
ObjectivesObjectives
To define a Conceptual Framework for Analysis, corresponding to a holistic approach to quality in e-learning, in order to serve as a basis for productive long-term dialogue and consensus building between the stakeholders in Europe.
To establish the European eLearning Quality Forum, with representation from all relevant bodies, organizations and authorities in Europe, as a sustainable forum for dialogue, consensus building and policy support in the field
To develop a set of eLearning Quality Tools
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1. 1. Mapping of approaches to QualityMapping of approaches to Quality
Categories of Stakeholders
Industry providing e-Learning
Industry as users (HR departments, etc.)
Government (EU/nat./reg.)
K12 (providers, learners, parents and proxies, teachers)
Higher education (providers, learners, teachers)
Initial VET (providers, learners, teachers)
Informal learning (providers, learners, trainers)
Continuous Professional Development (providers,
learners, trainers)
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SR V
Perception
Stakeholder
Object
Learning Experience
LS LP LC
Quality of Learning experience
2. Conceptual Framework2. Conceptual Framework
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Value features The World of Inspiration Singularity, difference,
innovation, originality, irrationality, imaginary, spirituality, unconscious, chance
The Domestic World Confidence, responsibility, merit, respectability, convention, dignity, tradition, hierarchy, rank; parents, children, generation; rules and confidence, principles; harmony; the "natural"; the duty
The World of Opinion Image, reputation, fame, success, honour, acknowledgement, visibility, audience, credibility, identification
Visions of the World Visions of the World ((adapted from Boltanski and adapted from Boltanski and ThévenotThévenot)) 1/2 1/2
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Value features The Civic World The general will, the common
interest, generosity, self-abnegation, sacrifice, pride, the group, collective action, collective entities (ideas, values, symbols and institutions).
The Merchant World Wealth, money, luxury; business, fair deals, good deals, bargain; interest, attentions to others; contract; competition, rivalry, opportunism, freedom,
The Industrial World Progress, future, functionality, efficiency, optimality, performance, productivity, professionality, reliability, far-sightedness, system
Visions of the World Visions of the World ((adapted from Boltanski and adapted from Boltanski and ThévenotThévenot)) 2/2 2/2
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Learning experienceLearning experience
Learning Sources• Teachers CV/
Qualification• Learn. Materials• Reference
Materials• Components
Core learning processes• Guidance/
Recruitment/TNA/ Planning
• Design (Guidance Principle)
• Delivery (T&L)
• Evaluation
Learningcontext
• Institutional setting
• Centr./ Decentr. curriculum
• Culture (nat., org.,prof., gen.)
• Learn. Environments
• Legislation• Financial
rules• Value
systems
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Learning Sources• Teachers
CV/Qualification• L. Materials• Reference
Materials• Components
Example of area specific criteria• Pedagogical quality• Content updated/reliability• Technical quality• Portability (tech)• Capacity to (be) integrated (context/org)• Adaptability (context/indiv.)• Aesthetics/Attractiveness/Empathy• IPR conformance
Learning experienceLearning experience
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Core Learning Process• Guide/Recruitment/TNA• Design (Guidance principle)• Delivery (T&L)• Evaluation
Example of area specific criteria• Tracking progress• Interaction• Learning Motivation• Open endedness• Collaboration• Production of change• Effectiveness (pedag.)• Efficiency (econ.)
Learning experienceLearning experience
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Learn. Context
• Instit. setting• Centr./ decentr.
curriculum• Culture (nat., org.,
prof., gen.)• Equipment and
connectivity• Learn.
Environments• Legislation• Financial rules• Value system
Examples of area specific criteria• Supportive (climate + service)• Open-mindedness• Tolerance to mistakes• Valorisation of Learning results• Encouraging implementation
Learning experienceLearning experience
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3. European Quality Forum3. European Quality Forum
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European Quality ForumEuropean Quality Forum
1.1. What can you find there?What can you find there?
Desk researchDesk research results results
More than 800 registered usersMore than 800 registered users
Analysis of different approaches, methods, criteriaAnalysis of different approaches, methods, criteria
Ongoing documentationOngoing documentation
SEEQUEL consortium discussionSEEQUEL consortium discussion
Workshops: presentation, discussion, findingsWorkshops: presentation, discussion, findings
Documents: revision of initial analysis, integrating the Documents: revision of initial analysis, integrating the
“Communities” view“Communities” view
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• Identifies needs for Quality tools• Checks availability at international level• Proposes new tools or
improvements/adaptations• Gives mandate to Working Groups for progress• Evaluate progress and results
4. SEEQUEL Quality Lab4. SEEQUEL Quality Lab
The Quality Lab materialises the input of the Forum into a programme
for action
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Goals of the Quality LaboratoryGoals of the Quality Laboratory
a) Facilitating long-term discussion, exchange of ideas, experiences and “good practice” and knowledge consolidation as a policy support mechanism at the European level
b) Providing a reliable and value-added environment offering a consistent approach for the testing and certification of “Quality Assurance Frameworks”, addressing the practical requirements for the effective development of learning technologies and learning services
It is an experts environment to validate quality assurance schemes for e-learning content and practice and to disseminate “good practice” to both the industry and the Education and Training users.
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The Forum - Lab LinkThe Forum - Lab Link
Position/identity (stakeholder's identity)
Consider objects and weight criteria
Choose approach to Quality
Implement
Report/share/compare
Improve your approach
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5. The SEEQUEL Working Groups5. The SEEQUEL Working Groups
WG 1 Coordination of the Quality Lab
WG 2 Core Quality Framework
WG 3 User Guide
WG 4 Informal learning
WG 5 Industry
WG 6 Self positioning path (accompanying the user)
WG 7 External Coordination
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6. The SEEQUEL Tools6. The SEEQUEL Tools
Core Quality Framework
eLearning Quality Guide for the User (Learner)
(e)Learner’ s Bill of Rights
Reaching eLearning Quality in Informal Learning
Quality Analysis Tool (for the industry)
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Contacts – Information - Contacts – Information - Contribution to the discussionContribution to the discussion
www.education-observatories.net/seequelwww.education-observatories.net/seequel/forum