MaharaUK12 - Using TotaraLMS & Mahara ePortfolios for Apprenticeship Delivery
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Apprenticeships using TotaraLMS & Mahara Laurent David Head of Open Source Software Services @ TDM Ltd. + Software Developer Thomas Bell - @thomaswbell88 + Implementation Manager @ TDM OSS + IT Professional Trainer & Assessor @ TDM Wyre Academy + Co-Author of “Mahara for Beginners”(~August 2012 publication)
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This is a presentation I gave alongside my colleague on how the TDM Wyre Academy has implemented, use and improved TotaraLMS & Mahara ePortfolios for the delivery of their apprenticeship programme.
Transcript of MaharaUK12 - Using TotaraLMS & Mahara ePortfolios for Apprenticeship Delivery
Apprenticeships using
TotaraLMS & Mahara
Laurent DavidHead of Open Source Software Services @ TDM Ltd.+ Software Developer
Thomas Bell - @thomaswbell88 + Implementation Manager @ TDM OSS + IT Professional Trainer & Assessor @ TDM Wyre Academy + Co-Author of “Mahara for Beginners”(~August 2012 publication)
Quick intro ...TDM
http://thedevelopmentmanager.com/“Let's do good stuff!”
● Training..
● In Open Source Software
● Consultancies
● Business & Education focus
● Development..
● Of Open Source Software
● Bespoke Software development
● Management..
● Of Open Source Software
● 'Implementation Management' for organisations
● Successful software deployment
● Totara Partner
● Managed Hosting
● Codeline Development
● Branding
● Moodle Services company
● Implementations
● Training
● Mahara Partner
● Authors of the Mahara book: 'Mahara Beginner's Guide'
● Mahara Certified Training Courses
Over a year in existence now, but with decades of training
provision:Online Training Academy
IT / ICT Apprenticeships Delivery
Tutor Training
Management Training
High-stakes Industry Qualifications
2012 Proud to be partnered/certified with:
IT Apprenticeships● Our vision for apprenticeships● Quality apprentices for organisations to grow
into quality ICT professionals● “Learn to make cupboards, by making
cupboards”● Tried and tested..
800 year old concept● “Dog food”
How do we do it?● eLearning Courses● Face to face intensive week training● Learning on the job● Reflection ● Assessment of competence in the workplace● Hard skills tests (hard!!)
What is ?
Key points for the Wyre Academy:● Individual Learning Plans from NVQ tied
competencies. SMART planning
● Face-to-face sessions Booking Management
● eLearning courses supplement learning
● Integration with ePortfolio area for learner reflection
● Completion reports for funding bodies and the boss!
...
What is ?
● Constant development..● Changed the look and feel● Assessment Matrix (“Progress Tracker”) to map
competencies Evidence↔● Evidence area for assessor evidence, matrices etc.
eAssessment tool● Totara Upgrades
What is ?
How do Mahara and Totara mix?
● Wyre Academy Totara = Structured Learning Delivery:● Individual Learning Plans● Online Courses● Tracking + Reporting● Workshop Booking
How do Mahara and Totara mix?● Wyre Academy Mahara = Personalised
Learning● Professional Learning Community● Reflective Journals● Evidence gathering● Evidence showcasing● Assessment submission to
Mahara Groups & Totara Courses
Learner Journey In Totara/Mahara
● Learner Registration & Interview● Diagnostics Assessments in TotaraLMS● Successful employment placement using their
skills/strengths● Induction training: “Apprenticeships
Induction” course (online) & Mahara
Induction workshopPersonalise their profile!
Introduced to reflection
Learn about their own learning & thinking
skills
Socialise with peers
Apprentices learn to use Mahara...
Learner Journey In Totara/Mahara● Individual Learning Plan/s creation
● Auto assigned relevant competencies● Auto enrolled on relevant eLearning courses● Timescales and due dates added to competencies● Different plans added based on the individual e.g:
– Functional Skills Plan– Diploma in ICT Professional Competence Learning Plan– Diploma in ICT Systems & Principles Learning Plan
Learner Journey In Totara/Mahara● Learner gathers evidence in Mahara● Learners constructs their pages in Mahara:
– Screencasting– Videos– Audio – Product evidence– Witness testimonies
Learner Journey In Totara/Mahara● Formative Assessment:
● Assessor Feedback attached to Pages – Video/audio feedback
● Assessor Discussions & Observations attached as feedback to relevant Mahara Pages
● Final submission to relevant groups in Mahara
Learner Journey In Totara/Mahara● Summative Assessment:
● Totara 'Quizzes', 'Assignments' and 'Lessons'● Pearson Vue examinations at Academy venue
Mahara's Key Features for Assessment Delivery:
● Course Groups● Page watchlists● Email notifications (digest)● Feedback on pages (with Attachments)● The integration with Totara for eAssessment,
reporting and teacher-led eLearning etc.
Additional notes
● Not just for apprentices..● Assessor portfolios of competence● Assessor Profiles● Workplace Mentor Profiles & ePortfolios● Workplace Mentor Training
Mahara ePortfolios at TDM
● We've been involved in the development of Mahara for over 3 4 years now and still inputting.
● Very happy for the continuing success and uptake
● Looking to write the sequel to our successful Mahara 1.2: A Beginners Guide
Book being published very soon!
Plans for the future.. (from last year)
● “Mahara Evidence – Totara Competency” Mapping● “Mahara Assessor Overlay”:
● Point and click on Mahara blocks to grade/assess in Totara/Moodle
● Closer TotaraLMS/Mahara integration
Please get involved! If these sound interesting,
contact us to fast-track its development
References● http://www.flickr.com/photos/salim/
● http://www.flickr.com/photos/nostri-imago/
● http://www.flickr.com/photos/alancleaver/
● http://wyreacademy.com
● http://thedevelopmentmanager.com
● Mahara 1.2: A Beginner's Guide book
● Mahara for Beginners book (August/September 2012 publication)
● More info on IT Apprenticeships with TDM Wyre Academy
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