Module Details

Module Code: EDUC9030
Title: E-learning Project
Long Title: E-learning Project
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 10
Field of Study: 1420 - Education Studies
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: The aim of this module is to develop the student’s capability for self-directed learning and critical reflection with regard to the research, design, development, and implementation of pedagogically effective e-learning and technology-enhanced learning solutions which address real client and learner needs. The module builds on both pedagogical and technical skills, knowledge and competence gained in previous modules of the programme and culminates in the development of an original e-learning solution.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply a range of learning and design frameworks to the process of e-learning design and development
LO2 Manage work and outputs in a professional manner with respect to established project management and software/multimedia development principles and practices
LO3 Critically analyse user requirements based on iterative user-centred design and related methods
LO4 Critically reflect on the broader contexts of his/her work with respect, in particular, to current trends in e-learning as practice and discipline
LO5 Develop a pedagogically effective e-learning solution to address specific real world learning and learner requirements
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.
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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
User-Centered and Participative Design
Definitions and frameworks of HCI/usability/user experience; User / design heuristics for interactive applications; Traditional Usability Methods and Metrics; Accessibility and universal design; Usability/UX and learning.
E-learning Project Management
Scoping e-learning/interactive media projects; project stages and their management; generic project management concepts and tools; planning and design approaches; monitoring and feedback; anticipating and troubleshootig problems
Instructional and interaction design
Principles and practices with regard to information, graphic, and interaction design (e.g. balance, sequencing, scale, composition etc). Joining instructional design to same
Standards and Formats
Audio, video and image formats, ebook and mobile app formats, web standards and formats, rich internet applications, media players, codecs etc; E-learning standards and SCORM: packaging standards, communications standards and metadata standards; tool for development
Authoring Environments
Course authoring tools, rapid e-learning tools, content converter tools, testing and assessment tools, web design tools, animation and video editing tools, media editors, game engines and related middleware
E-learning Platforms
Learning Management systems (LMSs) and Virtual Learning Environments; Content Management Systems (CMSs); Live Elearning systems and other standalone collaboration tools and platforms, Social Web, Web 2.0/elearning 2.0, game- and simulation-based platforms, mobile and other multi-touch/converged devices
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 2 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4,5
Assessment Description
Students present plans and proposal for e-learning solution development.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 80
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Students develop pedagogically effective e-learning and technology-enhanced learning solutions which address real client and learner needs.
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
Tutorial Contact Project Management of e-learning solution development Every Month 0.25 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research and development work by students Every Week 13.70 13.6999998092651
Total Hours 14.70
Total Weekly Learner Workload 13.95
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.25
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Tutorial Contact Project Management of e-learning solution development Every Month 0.25 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research and development work by students Every Week 13.70 13.6999998092651
Total Hours 14.70
Total Weekly Learner Workload 13.95
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.25
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • William Horton,. (2011), e-Learning by Design, John Wiley & Sons, [ISBN: 0470900024].
  • Terry Anderson (Editor). (2008), The Theory and Practice of Online Learning, AU Press, [ISBN: 1897425082].
  • Elaine England, Andy Finney. (2007), Managing interactive media, Addison Wesley, Harlow, England, [ISBN: 0321436938].
  • Ratcliffe, L. & McNeill, M.. (2011), Agile Experience Design: A Digital Designer's Guide to Agile, Lean, and Continuous, Voices That Matter, [ISBN: 0321804813].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Bryn Holmes, John R Gardner,. (2006), E-Learning: Concepts and Practice, SAGE Publications Ltd, [ISBN: 1412911117].
  • Ruth C. Clark, Richard E. Mayer,. (2011), e-Learning and the Science of Instruction, John Wiley & Sons, [ISBN: 0470874309].
  • Julie Dirksen,. (2011), Design For How People Learn, New Riders, [ISBN: 0321768434].
  • Steve Krug. (2006), Don't make me think!, New Riders, Berkeley, Calif., [ISBN: 978-0321344755].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HELDE_9 Master of Arts in E-learning Design and Development 2 Mandatory