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

“ 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”

“ 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

Planning

Gone

Wrong

No exit

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

Enter caption:

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

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.

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 learners Learning modules Learning goals/outcomes Learning Resources Learning activities Self-assessment Lesson evaluation

One page Overview of the learning module

Creates an outline and guide for learners Learning modules Learning goals/outcomes

Learning Resources

Learning activities

Self-assessment

Lesson evaluation

So…don’t be afraid to plan http://www.flickr.com/photos/ieneke/260092376/