This document outlines an orientation program on e-learning tools and the myTUTor platform. The session covers the functions of instructional designers, e-learning technologies available at TUT including myTUTor and Respondus, designing courses and assessments in myTUTor, and the roles and support provided by instructional designers including instructional design, research, training, and empowerment. Attendees will learn how to use basic tools and design elements in myTUTor by the end of the hands-on workshop.

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Licence to Teach Orientation Programme - January 2013 – Marius Pienaar

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At the end of today’s session you will know more about …
Function of ID
E-Learning
E-Learning (educational) technology @ TUT
Danger of e-Learning
Overview of myTUTor interface
Designing a basic course in myTUTor
Using basic communication tools in myTUTor
Designing assessments in myTUTor:
Normal assignment
Question Pools
E-test
E-test using Respondus (if possible & time-permitting)
Feedback

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TUT
HEDS
Teaching and Learning
with Technology
Instructional
Designer
Multi MediaTechnical Support
Where does the ID fit in?

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•Instructional Design of technology-enhanced courses
•Training and empowerment for staff members at TUT to use technology
•Support in the implementation of technology to enhance teaching and learning
TLwT offers:

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Empowerment and Support
Research
Instructional Design
The Role of the ID

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Instructional Design
The practice of maximizing the effectiveness, efficiency and appeal of instruction
and other learning experiences
The process:
• determining the current state and needs of the learner
• defining the end goal of instruction
•creating some "intervention" to assist in the transition
Design and develop courses in myTUTor
Design e-assessment
Design technology-enhanced material

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The Role of the ID
Instructional Design
Research
Empowerment and Support

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Empowerment and Support
•Individual /Ad hoc
•Group/Workshops
Support during the implementation of technology to enhance teaching and learning

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Research
Empowerment and Support
Instructional Design

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Research
•Attend Conferences
•Write articles
•Improve qualifications
•Support staff on research activities
•Research on new (educational) technologies

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E-Learning

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What is e-Learning?
Learning supported through the use of technology
Covers a range of activities from learning online, to blended learning (combining
traditional and e-learning)

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What is e-Learning technology?
• Encompasses a broad range of applications of technology
• Refers to using information and communications technology to:
– Support the process of learning
– Support communication in education
– Evaluate learning activities
– Manage resources
– Create educational materials

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e-Learning technology @ TUT
myTUTor (LMS)
Safe-Assign / Turnitin
E-Assessment / Respondus
E-Games

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e-Learning technology @ TUT
Mobile phones
DigiMemo
Clickers
Skype
Internet
Video Production

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e-Learning technology @ TUT
Camtasia
Studio Productions
Video Streaming
VTC

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e-Learning technology @ TUT
Data Projector
Lectern/Podium
Ceiling mounted document camera
Sympodium
Laptops

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Danger of e-Learning
• Concentrating on the ‘e' and forgetting the all important ‘learning‘
• Whatever the technology, learning is the vital element

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Key Message
Be innovative

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Marius Pienaar Instructional Designer
PienaarM1@tut.ac.za
012-382-0735
086-274-1951 / 086-603-4392
Mobile 072-210-9749
marius.pienaar4

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Contact Details
Helga Hambrock
hambrockhb@tut.ac.za
Malefyane Tlhoaele
tlhoaelemj@tut.ac.za
Sibongile Simelane
simelanes@tut.ac.za
Sibongile Ngcapu
ngcapusr@tut.ac.za
Nico Basson
bassonsn@tut.ac.za
Shane Pachagadu
pachagadus@tut.ac.za
Marius Pienaar
pienaarm1@tut.ac.za

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myTUTor workshop … (hands-on)