iatefl setting up self access through e-learning
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Setting up Self-Access through eLearning
A practical guide to autonomy and self-access
in a digital age
Overview1
• eLearning – what options are there?
2• VLEs – set-up and installation
3• Online Content (demo)
4 •Implementation (demo)
5 •Evaluation and Development
6• What’s next?
7• Summary
Self-Access eLearning
• Beware – self access does not equal autonomy
The relationship Between Technology and Autonomy
• New technology can enhance learner autonomy
• How to turn self-access into autonomy?
• Implementation requires both teacher and learner education
What is available?
Virtual Learning Environments
• (VLE also, LMS or CMS)
Comparison
Moodle Blackboard
Free / Open Source Commercial
Forums Technical support
Separate Hosting Hosting included
Limitations with site-wide groups Supports larger institutions
Some limitations with reporting functions Customisable reports
Moodle 2.0 Upgrades reliant on package
Ultimately the decision depends on your budget and your own preference. For a more detailed comparison visit this site
Note that it is possible to get moodle hosting packages (engnet-education offers one, also synergy learning). On the same token, it is possible to host your own Blackboard site (and many other commercial VLEs)
Moodle Scenario
• Initial cost and hours for basic setup• You will need to edit the theme• Knowledge required
Register a
domain
Find a host
Install Moodle
Build Content
Add users
Review and
improve
Content
• Using Moodle’s Content Authoring vs. SCORM
• Tips (dos and don’ts)
Implementation and Evaluation
So you have the VLE and some content, but how do you get them to use it?
The ADDIE Model• Advantages /
disadvantages• How to implement?
Evaluation
Analysis
Design
Development
Implementation
The future of eLearning
What are your thoughts on…
– Social
– Technological
– Academic
Summary
• Introduction to setting up eLearning self-access
• This speech is available as a vidcast download
• Join the discussion and get advice
• Slides available here
• Contact: [email protected]
