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European Quality Certification for eLearning Universities – Towards Quality and Innovation through eLearning
Prof. Dr. Ulf-Daniel Ehlers European Foundation for Quality in E-Learning, BelgiumUniversity of Duisburg-Essen, Germany
International Workshop on Quality Assurance of Distance and E-Learning
www.qualityfoundation.org - [email protected]
Prof. Dr. Ulf-Daniel Ehlers ::: European Foundation for Quality in E-Learning ::: [email protected]
Agenda
1. European Foundation for Quality in E-Learning
2. E-Learning in Universities
3. E-Learning Quality
4. Quality Certification for E-Learning in HE
Prof. Dr. Ulf-Daniel Ehlers ::: European Foundation for Quality in E-Learning ::: [email protected]
EFQUEL Facts & Figures
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~ 90 Members from 23 countries All educational sectors 9 European networks: EDEN,
EuroPACE, EUN, EIFeL, MENON,EENet, EFMD, EKMA, ESIB
Prof. Dr. Ulf-Daniel Ehlers ::: European Foundation for Quality in E-Learning ::: [email protected]
EFQUEL Fields of Activity
EFQUEL develops European quality services Quality project family:
QUAL-C: Quality Certification for eLearning in Adult Learning Centers
HEXTLEARN: Peer-Review for ICT in HE in Europe QMPP: Quality Management for Learning 2.0 ENGAGE: Quality certification for Game Based Learning UNIQUE: Certification for e-learning for HE Learnnovation
Conferences: Annual Conference Annual Members Forum
European Quality Service Portal (+LinkedIn Service): www.qualityfoundation.org
The EFQUEL Innovation Forum 2009Fostering Quality Through Creative Learnscapes
Date: 24-25 September 2009Place: Helsinki, Finland
The EFQUEL Innovation Forum 2009Fostering Quality Through Creative Learnscapes
Date: 24-25 September 2009Place: Helsinki, Finland
Prof. Dr. Ulf-Daniel Ehlers ::: European Foundation for Quality in E-Learning ::: [email protected]
Special Interest Groups
3 Organisations from 2 Countries
Workplan submitted to Board of Directors
Special Interest Group Working Group
E-Learning in Higher Education
E-Learning for e-Health
Global Learning Quality
E-Learning in the Insurance Sector??
Prof. Dr. Ulf-Daniel Ehlers ::: European Foundation for Quality in E-Learning ::: [email protected]
E-Learning in Universities
Chaging Faces of Higher Education?
Prof. Dr. Ulf-Daniel Ehlers ::: European Foundation for Quality in E-Learning ::: [email protected]
E-Learning in Universities
ConceptConcept ComponentComponent ElementElement
virtualvirtual
Virtual LectureVirtual Lecture
Virtual ConferenceVirtual Conference
Virtual Seminar Virtual Seminar
Online CourseOnline Course
integratedintegrated
EvaluationEvaluation
Online tutoring, coachingOnline tutoring, coaching
Communication, Coop.Communication, Coop.
Self-StudySelf-Study
enrichedenriched
Interactive AssignmentsInteractive Assignments
Electronic ScriptsElectronic Scripts
Presentation SlidesPresentation Slides
VisualisationVisualisation
Online EvaluationOnline TestOnline EvaluationOnline Test
TelecoachingTeletutoringE-Moderation
TelecoachingTeletutoringE-Moderation
Online Group workOnline CommunicationOnline Group workOnline Communication
Virtual LaboratoriesInteractive PracticeOnline MaterialsInformation Systems
Virtual LaboratoriesInteractive PracticeOnline MaterialsInformation Systems
Interactive, Dynamic, StaticInteractive, Dynamic, Static
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Prof. Dr. Ulf-Daniel Ehlers ::: European Foundation for Quality in E-Learning ::: [email protected]
E-Learning Strategies in HE
(based on Euler, Seufert 2001)(based on Euler, Seufert 2001)
Mixed Strategies
Mixed Strategies
Prof. Dr. Ulf-Daniel Ehlers ::: European Foundation for Quality in E-Learning ::: [email protected]
E-Learning - Changing Faces of HE
From Distribution…
Learning Management Systems
Materials online
PresentationInformation
…to Collaboration and Reflection
E-PortfoliosWeblogs
Communication Collaboration
WiKisCommunities
Transmissive Learning
Expansive Learning
Prof. Dr. Ulf-Daniel Ehlers ::: European Foundation for Quality in E-Learning ::: [email protected]
Two E-Learning Worlds
StandardContent
Individual Learning
LearningCommunity
No fixed Content/ Curriculum
Students are learning
with pre-formed knowledge
Students are learning
with pre-formed knowledge
Students work together in
(knowledge) communities
Students work together in
(knowledge) communities
(Schulmeister 2005)
Prof. Dr. Ulf-Daniel Ehlers ::: European Foundation for Quality in E-Learning ::: [email protected]
E-Learning Quality
Changing Faces of Quality in Higher Education
Prof. Dr. Ulf-Daniel Ehlers ::: European Foundation for Quality in E-Learning ::: [email protected]
Quality – Changing Faces in HE
Evaluation consortia
Teaching Reports
SelfEvaluation
Peer-review
Bench-marking
Assessment through students
Accredi-tation
Quality audit
Ranking
Quality Management (eg. ISO, EFQM)Quality Controll Quality Development
Change Management, Organisational Development, Interactive Management, Rational Decision Making, Organic Systems
Change Management, Organisational Development, Interactive Management, Rational Decision Making, Organic Systems
Prof. Dr. Ulf-Daniel Ehlers ::: European Foundation for Quality in E-Learning ::: [email protected]
Quality Development Enabling individual and organisational growth through competence development and professionalisation.
Quality Culture & Professionalisation
Management
Process models
QM-HandbooksInstruments & Rules
Competences
ValuesIndividual &
Collective
Quality Management
CommunicationParticipation
Trust
Quality Committment
Attitudes
Top-Down Bottom-Up
Quality Culture
(based on European University Association 2006)
Prof. Dr. Ulf-Daniel Ehlers ::: European Foundation for Quality in E-Learning ::: [email protected]
Quality For/ Through E-Learning
Quality through E-Learning
Organisational Change, Empowerment, Access to Education, Participation in the Information Society, Improving Digital Literacy
Quality through E-Learning
Organisational Change, Empowerment, Access to Education, Participation in the Information Society, Improving Digital Literacy
Quality for E-Learning
Quality Criteria, Strategies and Approaches, Improving the E-Learning Provision
Quality for E-Learning
Quality Criteria, Strategies and Approaches, Improving the E-Learning Provision
Prof. Dr. Ulf-Daniel Ehlers ::: European Foundation for Quality in E-Learning ::: [email protected]
Quality Certification for
E-Learning in Universities
Prof. Dr. Ulf-Daniel Ehlers ::: European Foundation for Quality in E-Learning ::: [email protected]
The Need for eL Quality Certification
Quality assurance is becoming increasingly important as ICT-based learning becomes more and more widespread in universities in Europe.
Looking at the current situation, ICT based learning is still a rather new phenomenon and that different “visions” of eLearning exist.
However - within Europe, a broadly acceptable Quality Accreditation system in eLearning within HE is absent despite the need to support HE in order to face the challenges presented by the emerging needs associated with the introduction of new technologies
Prof. Dr. Ulf-Daniel Ehlers ::: European Foundation for Quality in E-Learning ::: [email protected]
UNIQUe – Ecology
CEL eLearning Program
Accreditation (EFMD)
CEL eLearning Program
Accreditation (EFMD)
MASSIVE(eLearning Programme
2005-2007)Institutional Peer review
Method/ModelImpact on Universities
ManagementServices
MASSIVE(eLearning Programme
2005-2007)Institutional Peer review
Method/ModelImpact on Universities
ManagementServices
UNIQUE Project(Socrates Programme
2007-2008)Institutional Accreditation
Converging criteriaAccreditation method
Joint effort
UNIQUE Project(Socrates Programme
2007-2008)Institutional Accreditation
Converging criteriaAccreditation method
Joint effort
EFQUEL SIG HE
EFQUEL SIG HE
HEXTLEARN(LLP Programm
2008-2010)System approach to
ICT use in HE & Quality Assurance
HEXTLEARN(LLP Programm
2008-2010)System approach to
ICT use in HE & Quality Assurance
European Peer Reviewers TeamEuropean Peer Reviewers Team
Prof. Dr. Ulf-Daniel Ehlers ::: European Foundation for Quality in E-Learning ::: [email protected]
UNIQUe certifies ICT adoption and integration for learning in HE based on broad consensus from several initiatives.
UNIQUE involves HEIs into a collaborative benchlearning process on ICT adoption.
UNIQUe is based on a holistic model: pedagogies, technologies and support services.
Prof. Dr. Ulf-Daniel Ehlers ::: European Foundation for Quality in E-Learning ::: [email protected]
Why is UNIQUE unique? (1/2)
UNIQUe is an accelerator for quality improvement and innovation.
Compared to other quality initiatives in the area of technology-enhanced learning, UNIQUe has a broader institutional approach and is not only related to e-learning. The Unique quality label builds on the broadest stakeholder involvement.
The UNIQUe process is structured in six very distinct stages and offers a formalised approach in each of the steps.
Prof. Dr. Ulf-Daniel Ehlers ::: European Foundation for Quality in E-Learning ::: [email protected]
Why is UNIQUE unique? (2/2)
The Unique quality label provides an accreditation as a result, next to continuous quality improvement mechanisms.
The Unique quality label focuses on innovation. UNIQUe ensures continuous quality improvement since it is a diagnostic tool for self-assessment of the institution
The UNIQUe label benefits from an overall institutional framework already tested through the MASSIVE project and from the EFMD experience
Prof. Dr. Ulf-Daniel Ehlers ::: European Foundation for Quality in E-Learning ::: [email protected]
UNIQUE Quality-Concept
LEARNING RESOURCES RESOURCES FOR LEARNING STUDENTS FACULTY (TEACHERS) TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT
LEARNING PROCESSES QUALITY OF THE OFFER (e.g. catalogues and services, learning
organisation) IPR MANAGEMENT PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT/ HR DEVELOPMENT + SERVICES
LEARNING CONTEXT/INSTITUTION COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION, (culture, R&D) INSTITUTIONAL STANDING, (e.g. Context and mission, Background and
experience, reputation in the eL community) OPENESS (e.g. Access, connections with the corporate word, contribution to
the community, international issues)
Prof. Dr. Ulf-Daniel Ehlers ::: European Foundation for Quality in E-Learning ::: [email protected]
UNIQUE Quality-Concept
LEARNING RESOURCES RESOURCES FOR LEARNING STUDENTS FACULTY (TEACHERS) TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT
LEARNING PROCESSES QUALITY OF THE OFFER (e.g. catalogues and services, learning
organisation) IPR MANAGEMENT PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT/ HR DEVELOPMENT + SERVICES
LEARNING CONTEXT/INSTITUTION COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION, (culture, R&D) INSTITUTIONAL STANDING, (e.g. Context and mission, Background and
experience, reputation in the eL community) OPENESS (e.g. Access, connections with the corporate word, contribution to
the community, international issues)
Prof. Dr. Ulf-Daniel Ehlers ::: European Foundation for Quality in E-Learning ::: [email protected]
The EFQUEL Award
Starting in 2009 EFQUEL will deliver an annual e-learning award to the best
UNIQUE universities.
Contact
Prof. Dr. Ulf-Daniel [email protected]
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