Module Details

Module Code: EDUC9028
Title: E-Learning Authoring
Long Title: E-Learning Authoring
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 1420 - Education Studies
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module introduces students to the knowledge and skill base required in the creation of e-learning content for delivery platforms, such as, desktop, web and devices. This module focuses on the development of content with an emphasis on the learning experience, for example, instructional and interaction design. To do so, students will engage with authoring tools and approaches that aid the development of e-learning content, with due concern and awareness of compliancy and standards related issues and practice.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Evaluate tools and approaches that aid the development of learning objects and activities for a variety of delivery platforms
LO2 Critically evaluate development considerations with respect to e-learning technical standards and specifications
LO3 Develop e-learning content and activities using appropriate authoring tools
LO4 Employ interaction and instructional design principles to a given solution
LO5 Explain the process of developing and deploying e-learning content and activities for a given solution
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
E-Learning Systems and Platforms
Learning Management Systems, Live Elearning systems and other standalone collaboration tools and platforms, CMS-based solutions, Web 2.0/elearning 2.0, game- and simulation-based learning, mobile- and tablet-based learning platforms
E-learning standards and specifications
Range of packaging standards, communications standards and metadata standards; tool for development SCORM-compliant content
Authoring tools
Course authoring tools, rapid e-learning tools, content converter tools, testing and assessment tools, web design tools, animation and video editing tools, media editors, and criteria for use and selection of same
Media Formats
Audio, video and image formats, ebook and mobile app formats, web standards and formats, interactive and immersive formats, rich internet applications, media players, codecs etc
Other services and specifications
Web-related services and specifications, specifications with regard to mobile and converged devices and their platforms and specifications
Design Elements and Principles
Principles and practices with regard to information, graphic, and interaction design (e.g. balance, sequencing, scale, composition etc). Joining instructional design to same.
Pedagogical and Instructional Design Principles
Conceptual frameworks and models of learning, pedagogical and psychological assumptions and common instructional design models; the pedagogy of e-learning; instructional design models for e-learning
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Presentation of standards compliant learning content informed by specified learning, learner and client needs [to incorporate report indicating how project was informed by development considerations].
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Use of a range of authoring tools and approaches to develop solutions to a range of prescribed platforms and use scenarios.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Hands-on lab-based sessions with theory Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Learning Non Contact Out of class student work primarily focussed on assessment tasks Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Hand-on lab-based sessions with theory Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Non Contact Out of class student work primarily focussed on assessment tasks Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Giles Colborne,. (2010), Simple and Usable Web, Mobile, and Interaction Design, New Riders, [ISBN: 0321703545].
  • William Horton,. (2011), e-Learning by Design, Pfeiffer, [ISBN: 0470900024].
  • Diane Elkins, Desiree Pinder. (2012), E-Learning Uncovered - Articulate Storyline, CreateSpace, [ISBN: 1475298994].
  • Dirksen, Julie. (2011), Design for How People Learn, New Riders Publishing, [ISBN: 0321768434].
  • Elkins, D., & Pinder, D.. (2014), E-learning uncovered: Adobe Captivate 8, CreateSpace, [ISBN: 1499692498].
  • Tozman, Reuben. (2012), Learning On Demand: How the Evolution of the Web Is Shaping the Future of Learning, ASTD, [ISBN: 1562868462].
  • Krug, Steve. (2014), Don't Make Me Think, Revisited: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability (3rd Edition), Voices That Matter, [ISBN: 0321965515].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HELDE_9 Master of Arts in E-learning Design and Development 1 Mandatory