The guest speaker at the LTMS 510 class discussed four main topics: 1) eLearning and a review of online courses and authoring tools, 2) Strategies and criteria for selecting tools, 3) Decision analysis methods like the Kepner-Tregoe model, and 4) Use cases for activities, projects, and adjusting future class dates. The class involved a review of eLearning strengths, weaknesses and considerations for the future, as well as assignments through Lynda.com and current grading practices.

1. LTMS 510 Learning Technologies and Solutions Class 6, Thursday, February 17, 2011 Guest Speaker Review Topic 1: eLearning Topic 2: Strategies and criteria for selecting tools Topic 3: Decision Analysis Topic 4: Use Cases

2. Review Online Courses / eLearning Authoring Tools JPL

3. eLearning Guild Report Multiple tools Features Support Integration and Collaboration

5. eLearning / Online Learning Strengths Weaknesses Considerations

6. Future

7. Assignment Review Lynda.com Podcasts Grades (doesn’t include class participation currently)

8. Strategies & Criteria

9. Decision Analysis MTV

10. Decision Analysis Kepner-Tregoe Model Criteria Possible Choices Classify (MUST or WANT?) Weight Evaluate Assess Risks Select

11. Use Cases

12. Activity

13. Projects & Assignments

14. Class Date Adjustment? April 7 to April 6?

15. LTMS 510: Learning Technologies and Solutions