Developing a MOOC for the learning of mobile app design. The AppSkil Project
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TRACK 9. A world of digital competences: mobile apps, e-citizenship and computacional systems as learning tools Authors: Jose Manuel Pastor Benlloch, Laura Uxera Cotano and Jose Luis Soler Domínguez. https://youtu.be/oxImP5CcrwQ
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Developing a MOOC for the learning of mobile app design. The AppSkil Project
- 1. Developing a MOOC for the learning of mobile app design. The AppSkil Project. Jose Manuel Pastor Benlloch, Laura Uixera Cotano, Jose Luís Soler Domínguez jmpastor@florida-uni.es; luixera@florida-uni.es; jlsoler@fllrida-uni.es Information Technology Dept. Florida Universitaria Catarroja. Valencia. Spain
- 2. OBJECTIVE The final objective is the design of a training curriculum linked to learning outcomes addressed to mobile apps creators to improve their design and business skills Developing a MOOC for the learning of mobile app design. The AppSkil Project. Where does the new curriculum come from? Which is the source of the curriculum contents? Who decides the contents to be taught?
- 3. Educational Institutions Professional Associations Public Administrations CONTEXT AppSkil: International Consortium with partners from Belgium, Italy, Spain and United Kigdom. Curriculums in Higher Education needs periodic reviews due to continuous changes in the Society. For every new device issued, its application in the different education levels, follow. Developing a MOOC for the learning of mobile app design. The AppSkil Project. NEW CONTENTS
- 4. DESCRIPTION AppSkil project is funded within the framework of the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union. The course includes ESCO, EQF and NQF frameworks and match quality standards allowing its transferability to all European Union countries. The course will be available in a MOOC platform to make it more accessible. It’s a new way to develop learning contents foused on employability EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM Developing a MOOC for the learning of mobile app design. The AppSkil Project.
- 5. DESCRIPTION PROJECT ORGANIZATION WP3 entails the identification of skill mismatch to be defined drawing first on EU Skills Panorama and analysing then the mobile app creation process. WP4 focuses on definition of the learning outcomes, the curriculum design and the development of training content. WP5 includes the organization of the “train-the-trainer” seminar with the aim to close the sector skills mismatch identified in WP3. WP1; WP2; WP6; WP7. Timely execution. Qality assurance. Exploitation strategy. Evaluation of learning outcomes and expected impact and results Developing a MOOC for the learning of mobile app design. The AppSkil Project.
- 6. DESCRIPTION Learning Objectives. According to the recommendations of the EU, learning objectives are elaborated from a teacher’s perspective, just as learning outcomes are defined from students’ perspective. Learning Contents. For developing the learning contents we have taken as an input the curriculum structure. The learning outcomes are classified are grouped thematically into autonomous modules and units. Learning Experience. Organization of educational experiences is to produce a cumulative effect, they must be so organized that they reinforce each other. Developing a MOOC for the learning of mobile app design. The AppSkil Project.
- 7. RESULTS Almost 100 companies from Belgium, Spain, Italy and the United Kingdom in the field of mobile apps development participated in the survey carried out to determine which knowledge, skills and attitudes are required in those persons who would like to professionally develop in mobile apps design and development. 60h course 4 Modules 20 Learning Outcomes MOOC platform: VERSAL Developing a MOOC for the learning of mobile app design. The AppSkil Project.
- 8. Table1. Business Management Skills Business skills 11% Business development 11% Legal issues 09% IPR 09% Presentation skills 12% Communication 12% Client management 12% Scoping and estimation 11% Problem solving 13% Table 2. Marketing and Promotion Skills Implementation of social media 20% Sales cannel distribution 19% Creativity 22% SEO/App Store Optimization 20% Product Tracking 19% Developing a MOOC for the learning of mobile app design. The AppSkil Project. RESULTS
- 9. Table 3. Most demanded skills in the design of mobile apps User-app interaction 16% Usability 16% Detecting user requirements 15% App architecture design 14% Table 4. Skills in mobile apps testing Mobile apps users test 26% Mobile app quality control 26% Fault tolerant control 25% Analytical use of data 22% Table 5. Skills demanded in maintenance tasks of mobile apps User Experience (UX) maintenance tasks 34% Open mind for users feedback 33% Technical support skills 33% Developing a MOOC for the learning of mobile app design. The AppSkil Project. RESULTS
- 10. CONCLUSIONS The organization of the Project in WP is an effective and efficient procedure enhancing the communications among the partners. The design of a training course, in MOOC format, taking into account ESCO, EQF, NQF regulations, adjusted to quality patterns allowing its transferability to all EU countries is a future-oriented product and serves as experience for other courses development with similar characteristics. The creation of a network of education administration at public level, education institutions and business organizations capable of keeping the course contents updated with the aim of increasing students’ employability is a guarantee for the course sustainability. Developing a MOOC for the learning of mobile app design. The AppSkil Project.
- 11. Developing a MOOC for the learning of mobile app design. The AppSkil Project. Jose Manuel Pastor Benlloch, Laura Uixera Cotano. Jose Luis Soler Domínguez jmpastor@florida-uni.es; luixera@florida-uni.es; jlsoler@florida-uni.es Dpto. Tecnologías de la Información Florida Universitaria Catarroja. Valencia. Spain
Editor's Notes
- 3.1. Project Organization These kind of projects are organized around work packages (hereafter WP) where each partner has its role. In the case of the AppSkil project, we will focus on WP3, WP4 and WP5 because they are the most influencing ones in the development of the new training course. However, an overview of all the WP should be as follows • WP1 assures the efficient and timely execution of the other WPs activities through continuous monitoring, project meetings, quarterly reports, progress assessment and remedial actions. • WP2 extends throughout the duration of the project, focusing on quality assurance of the project’s processes and results. • WP3 entails the identification of skill mismatch to be defined drawing first on EU Skills Panorama and analysing then the mobile app creation process. The skills mismatch will be validated by sector representatives. • WP4 focuses on definition of the learning outcomes, the curriculum design and the development of training content. Open educational resources will be created to deliver the training and training pilots will be organised to receive feedback and integrate it into the curriculum. • WP5 includes the organization of the “train-the-trainer” seminar and the delivery of the VET program with the aim to close the sector skills mismatch identified in WP3. • WP6 focuses on the implementation of the dissemination and exploitation strategy. It includes the preparation of dissemination materials and the organisation of dissemination activities that will raise awareness about the AppSkil’s results. Exploitation actions entail potential user groups mapping for project and post-project operation, a MoU and a roadmap to integrate the VET programme into EU qualifications standards, as well as a MoC and an action plan to establish a EU ICT Skills Council. • WP7 is about the evaluation of learning outcomes, expected impact and results, including internal and independent external impact assessments.
- 3.3. Learning contents Fort developing the learning contents we have taken as an input the curriculum structure designed on the previous stage. Learning contents will be developed within this task. The learning outcomes are by classified and grouped thematically into autonomous modules and units. The four key themes are: 1. Development of the App 2. Marketing Channels 3. Project Management 4. Business Management These contents, just as with the two previous tasks, are subject to the continuous feedback from all partners in the consortium. Elaborated contents will be integrated into a MOOC.
- Almost 100 companies from Belgium, Spain, Italy and the United Kingdom in the field of mobile apps development participated in the survey carried out to determine which knowledge, skills and attitudes are required in those persons who would like to professionally develop in mobile apps design and development. Final market of surveyed companies is distributed as follows: 46% are B2C companies, 45% are B2B companies and the remaining 9% are companies working both in B2B and B2C. Almost 100 companies from Belgium, Spain, Italy and the United Kingdom in the field of mobile apps development participated in the survey carried out to determine which knowledge, skills and attitudes are required in those persons who would like to professionally develop in mobile apps design and development. Final market of surveyed companies is distributed as follows: 46% are B2C companies, 45% are B2B companies and the remaining 9% are companies working both in B2B and B2C.
- CONCLUSIONS Even though AppSkil project is in the middle of its development, some conclusions can be highlighted at this stage. The organization of the Project in work packages is an effective and efficient procedure enhancing the communications among the partners. The design of a 60 hours training course, in MOOC format, taking into account ESCO, EQF, NQF regulations, adjusted to quality patterns allowing its transferability to all European Union countries is a future-oriented product and serves as experience for other courses development with similar characteristics. The creation of a network of education administration at public level, education institutions and business organizations capable of keeping the course contents updated with the aim of increasing students’ employability is a guarantee for the course sustainability.