Developing quality learning resourcesWorkshop for WSI CGVE / ABE teachers

Carol Walsh

V.104 20.02.2006

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Outline

■ steps involved in developing content for new learning resources

■ ensuring the development of learning resources follows current learning design principles

■ using templates and tools during the content development phase

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How does CLI develop quality learning resources?

Once the analysis phase is complete, the broad steps involved in developing new learning resources include:

■ develop the concept and learning design documentation (Flowcharts, storyboards)

■ create the new content:

● identify content developers (writers, reviewers, editors, video producers, scriptwriters)

● plan for the content development (instructional plans, script outlines, contextual information for writers)

● provide guidance and support for content developers (style guides, writer guides, models)

● use templates to ensure consistency of approach (eg, include details on concept, format, layout, inclusion of graphics, etc)

■ publish or put together the product (learning resource)

■ test that the product conforms to all specifications

■ evaluate the learning resource

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Ensuring the quality of learning design

There are a range of resources to assist those new to learning design of resources.

■ Australian Flexible Learning Framework http://designing.flexiblelearning.net.au/index.htm

■ Commonwealth funded, higher education focus http://www.learningdesigns.uow.edu.au/

■ Instructional strategies online http://olc.spsd.sk.ca/DE/PD/instr/index.html

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Using templates and tools

CLI develops and adapts templates to develop learning resources:

■ Writer templates (Word documents in preformatted style)

Basic word:

● Stock and Station Agent’s Licence writer’s template

● Stock and Station Agent’s Licence topic

Interactive:

● Frontline Management Toolbox writer’s template

● Frontline Management website

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Learning Activity Wizards (LAW)

CLI has developed flash activity wizards that can be used to create interactive activities within resources.

■ Flash activity templates (LAW)

■ ARED (Applications for Rapid E-learning Development) are produced by the Australian Flexible Learning Framework)

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Drag-n-drop text to image

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Quiz

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Sequencing

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Apply control measures to a scene

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Developing quality learning resources

Developing quality learning resources involves:

■ an awareness of current approaches to learning design

■ developing systems and processes that ensure learning resources meet quality standards

Using templates allows CLI and teachers to:

■ ensure consistency across a range of learning resources

■ customise activities to suit the needs of the target users

■ update content when necessary