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e-Learning Case Study – ITQ

admin — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:49:23 +0000

ITQ is the National Vocational Qualification for IT Users which demonstrates staff competence in the use of IT in the workplace. We delivered both the e-Learning content and all associated voice overs for a number of large educational establishments. In addition, we developed an assessment environment to complement their manual marking and moderation procedures.

In terms of advantages for the client the solution was fully integrated. i.e.: Using common registration systems, learners could register once with common identification/access to the college’s Blackboard Learning Management System, where the modules we developed resided. Integration continued with online assessment, content archiving and remote assessment synchronization.

All modules developed to date are both SCORM 1.2 and SCORM 2004 compliant. Interestingly compatibility is facilitated by the BlackBoard Learning management system (LMS). Each module is imported into the associated LMS, where it is able to pass (parse) tracking data to the Blackboard gradebook. For example, instructors can allocate modules to delegates, candidate, students / course attendees and monitor tracking elements, for example:

Score,
Completion targets to set pass mark percentage,
Elapsed time and
Actual session time.

When the course participant has passed the set number of allocated modules, a flag is passed using webservices to another system that allows work to be submitted and marked.

We have delivered a full e-Portfolio system to The British Computer Society. This system is also integrated with e-Skills, i.e: At e-Skills an initial pre-assessment is performed.

Dependant on competency, a learning pathway is established to either greater foundation skill development or immediate practical submission of evidence and assessment.

e-Learning Rate Card

admin — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:13:12 +0000

Code	Rate (£) Excl. travel expenses	Description	Deliverables	Assumptions
ER1	£500	Module using Rapid eLearning development tool with selective templates	Object and all associated assets Typical session = 20minutes of learning	SCORM compliant developed/supplied by client – will effect cost
ER2	£1000	Custom made e-Learning module with templates – FLASH module	Object and all associated assets Typical session = 20minutes of learning	SCORM compliant developed/supplied by client – will effect cost
ER3	£300	HTML Flat e-Learning module.	Object and all associated assets Typical session = 20minutes of learning	SCORM compliant developed/supplied by client – will effect cost
ERP4	£400/day	e-Portfolio System or Integration services	Project and Technical Resources	Project Workshop is required to derive project objectives et al
ERP5	POA (Typically 100/month)	Hosting Options: Dedicated Server Managed Shared Server	Unlimited Bandwidth	Choice of Linux or Microsoft server

e-Learning FAQs

admin — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 14:55:03 +0000

Q1 : What is e-Learning ?
A: We found some great definitions from educationalist’s, researchers and practioners, for example:
*Electronic learning (or e-Learning or eLearning) is a type of Technology supported education/learning (TSL) where the medium of instruction is …
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* Learning conducted via electronic media, especially via the Internet…
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* Any learning that utilizes a network (LAN, WAN or Internet) for delivery, interaction, or facilitation. This would include distributed learning, distance learning (other than pure correspondence )…
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Q2: What are some of the interactive features that your company can include in the e-learning module
A: We have expertise in developing quality content, also known as Assets. For example, video, images, text scripts, audio (inc music loops) and voice-over audio. Using a variety of tools we can also develop screen based simulations and quizzes with hot-spots to verify user responses.

Q3: What is a Learning Management System and how does it work with e-Learning Modules?
A: There are many LMSs on the market. The most popular and standards orientated share the potential of interoperability. An LMS can be considered as a mothership! i.e: containing eLearning modules that can be allocated to users. Tutors or Corporate training / Human Resource development staff can both allocate and track specific data about the use of each module, for example, time, completion and scores achieved. E-Modules must be ‘wrapped’ in a standard, for example: SCORM…

Q4: What is SCORM ?
A: SCORM is a set of technical standards for developing e-learning software products. SCORM tells programmers or eLearning module assemblers how to write their code or learning unit so that it can “play well” with other e-learning software. Specifically, SCORM governs how online learning content and Learning Management Systems (LMSs) communicate with each other. SCORM does not speak to instructional design or any other pedagogical concern, it is purely a technical standard. A typical scenario will be to develop an e-Learning module and then ‘burn’ or compile (inc: instructions on what data to pass to the LMS, for example: Score, completion status, time spent on module) it with a SCORM wrapper. Once the compilation is complete the e-Learning module can be allocated to a learner through the LMS, where the module will actually reside.

Q5: What do you mean by an Integrated solution ?
A: With a Learning Management System it will often include a registration process. In addition, often pre-assessments are performed. Good integration often involves the use of technical standards such as Webservices so that common access, for example: avoiding numerous user name and passwords and common data storage.

Q6: What is an e-Portfolio?
A: We recommend some great definitions can be viewed and further understood from:
* An electronic portfolio, also known as an e-portfolio or digital portfolio, is a collection of electronic evidence assembled and managed by a user …
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* A digital version of the teacher’s professional portfolio…
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* An electronic record of specialist training, updated and accessible through the internet, it records details of achievement in the AKT and CSA and …
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