Presentation given to eLearning/Instructional Design students on MSc in Applied eLearning and Postgraduate Diploma on Third Level Learning and Teaching.
5. (1) Analysis: questions
to ask……
What - is the function and purpose of your e-learning?
Who - are the users and what do they know already?
Why - online?
How - will it be developed and maintained?
Where - were will it be used/viewed ?
When - is it required ?
6. (1) Analysis: what……
is the function and purpose of your e-learning?
Run fully online distance course?
Supplement f2f course? (Blended learning)
Administrative - reduce photocopying,
facilitate communication, disseminate
results
Educational – disseminate content,
assessment, revisionary aids, resources,
communications
7. (1) Analysis: who……
are the users and what do they know already?
Age
Full-time/part-time
Occupation
Socio-economic group
Preferred learning style
Any disabilities?
Level of computer literacy
9. (1) Analysis: how……
will it be developed and maintained?
Time available
Technical resources
Be realistic!
10. (1) Analysis: where……
were will it be used/viewed ?
Within the college
– facilities available? Software issues?
Student homes
– Dial-up or broadband? Cost factor.
Student workplaces
– Firewall/security issues.
11. (1) Analysis: when……
is it required ?
Next week, next month, next
semester?
What do you have time to do
considering your resources?
12. (2) Design &
development
– Ensure that content is easy to navigate
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use consistent navigation
chunk information
Be concise
Ensure “ scannability” on screen
Avoid too much scrolling (esp. horizontal)
13. Top mistakes of web
design (1)
Going overboard with high tech
Under construction signs
Misusing graphics
Non-standard fonts
Complex backgrounds
Too many animations
Orphan pages
14. Top mistakes of web
design (2)
No organisation
No unique content
Too many ideas
No authoritativeness
Outdated links or information
Negative declarations
Link problems
15. What can you do now?
Find out what resources are available
Learn from others
Participate in an online course/ web
conferencing session
Learn how to use the software
Test and get feedback and advice