e-Learning Project Development

Session 3: Design with the Future in Mind--Planning

G. Andrew Page, PhD

A review of “Conquering the Content” International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

“Had Robin Smith’s book been available a decade ago, I could have avoided countless hours spent since then in updating, revising, and re-envisioning the web pages supporting my courses. Even with years of experience creating web sites for my courses, I found ideas and insights that will help me continue to improve the ongoing processes of course development and maintenance.” Donna Vinton (Link to full review)

University of Northern Iowa

• “He who fails to plan, plans to fail”

• "A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow”

Warning: Graphic Content

Planning

Gone

Wrong

No exit

Follow, follow, follow, follow, this yellow brick road…

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Gas guzzler!

If you see a fork or pole in the road…take it.

Planning

• What is the rationale behind planning?

• What are some resources to aid in planning?

• Technology Analysis

• Needs Assessment

A Tech Example

Microsoft Visio

• Thinking Guides are tools or frameworks for thinking through an issue and considering different aspects or perspectives. They can help to develop thinking skills.

Exploratree Possibilities

Learning Guide (Smith pp25-32)

• One page Overview of the learning module

• Creates an outline and guide for learnersLearning modulesLearning goals/outcomes

• Learning Resources• Learning activities• Self-assessment• Lesson evaluation

So…don’t be afraid to plan

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