Standards for DesignStandards for Designof

Distance Delivered Learning

iMoot 2011

ofDistance Delivered Learning

iMoot 2011

Why?Why?Techniques for creating online courses that are efficient for learners (& efficient for facilitators & trainers) correlate well with best practice standards by which to evaluate course design

In this presentation, we will review recommended practices & consider impact on learner satisfaction, attainment of course objectives, & time efficiency for those who design, administer, & deliver courses

Input PleaseInput PleaseWhat are you doing now to evaluate course design & delivery?

How do you do it?

Do you recommend a system or a tool?

Do you implement written standards for management of your learning system?

Use national/international standards

Use regional/local standards

Let's share experiences.

ADDIE

Dick & Carey

4MAT

Backward Design

TWI/Lean

Rapid InstructionalDesign

ASTD CPLP

Standards HistoryStandards History

NewsNews

iNACOL

National Standards for Quality Online Teaching (i = International)

Quality Matters

ISO 29990

ISO 29990 - Dec 2010

Objective: generic model for quality professional practice & performance - a common reference for LSPs & LSP clients

Addresses: design, development, & delivery for non-formal* education, training, & development

UNESCO def.

Focus: on the learner & results of the process

Emphasis: the full range of options available for delivery of learning services in a global knowledge society

improvement of knowledge transfer

quality management

organizational effectiveness

sustainability through cost management

Standards & Moodlers

Standards & Moodlerslearner satisfaction

change & attainment of course objectives

knowledge transfer

change in skills or behaviors

time efficiency in development & design

cost (design, delivery, evaluation cycle)

Others to add?

Learner SatisfactionLearner SatisfactionKirkpatrick Level One

Navigation ease

Technology ease

Interesting

Efficiency

Attainability of objectives

Investor SatisfactionInvestor SatisfactionKirkpatrick Levels Two - Four

Knowledge transfer

Change in skills & behaviors

Effects of change brought on by learning

Phillips Level Five - ROI

Cost & impact

Sustainability

R O I

TechniquesTechniquesTemplates for courses & communities

Standard: all courses provide tabbed sections for overview, checklist, content, resources from “0” block

Standard: provide navigation to assessments, grades/progress,communication channels, other learners & instructors

Standard: provide contact links for technical help, instructors

Design GuidelinesDesign GuidelinesDevelop graphic & writing standards

image size & use

font styles & sizes

length of text on course page

colors (think ADA & branding)

Develop attribution/copyright standards

EvaluationEvaluationTie quality standards to measures used in evaluations

user

instructor

department chair/boss/other stakeholder

technology issues

costs & time resources

Management GuidesManagement GuidesGuidelines for cost of development

Suggest time line for development

Tie development & delivery to organizational mission & objectives

Guidelines for retention of course, learner input, security & access

Guide developers, instructors, stakeholders to a shared concept of quality in eLearning via your Moodle

Thank YouThank YouFor more conversation, contact me at:

Mary M Rydeskymrydesky@akdistancelearning.netAnchorage Alaska

skype mrydesky

907-227-2393

www.akdistancelearning.net www.transitionmanagement.us