4. The relationship Between Technology
and Autonomy
• New technology can enhance learner
autonomy
• How to turn self-access into autonomy?
• Implementation requires both teacher and
learner education
7. Comparison
Moodle Blackboard
Free / Open Source Commercial
Forums Technical support
Separate Hosting Hosting included
Limitations with site-wide groups Supports larger institutions
Some limitations with reporting functions Customisable reports
Moodle 2.0 Upgrades reliant on package
Note that it is possible to get Ultimately the decision depends on your budget
moodle hosting packages (engnet-
education offers one, also synergy
and your own preference. For a more detailed
learning). On the same token, it is comparison visit this site
possible to host your own
Blackboard site (and many other
commercial VLEs)
8. Moodle Scenario
Register
a Install Add
domain Moodle users
Find a Build Review
host Content and
improve
• Initial cost and hours for basic setup
• You will need to edit the theme
• Knowledge required
11. The ADDIE Model
• Advantages /
Analysis
disadvantages
• How to implement?
Implementation Evaluation Design
Development
12. The future of eLearning
What are your thoughts on…
– Social
– Technological
– Academic
13. Summary
• Introduction to setting up eLearning self-access
• This speech is available as a vidcast download
• Join the discussion and get advice
• Slides available here
• Contact: richard.pinner@engnet-education.com