D1 Plan and structure ILT materials development

To do this, staff

a. identify the learning outcomes for the ILT materials by use of appropriate targets for learning and individual learners’ achievements

b. structure ILT learning materials to foster learners’ curiosity, creativity and ability to work on their own

c. match interactions with ILT learning materials to the abilities and learning styles of wide range of learners, including those who are hearing or sight impaired

d. identify interactions with ILT learning materials which allow groups and individuals to learn through experience, including opportunities to demonstrate and practice skills

e. identify interactions with ILT learning materials which provide opportunities for learners to reinforce knowledge and understanding.

This requires critical understanding and essential knowledgeof:

• relevant syllabi and outline programme content

• required learning outcomes

• methods of engaging learners’ interest and fostering creativity

• how to provide for learners of different abilities and preferred learning styles

• how to reinforce knowledge and understanding.

D2 Develop design specifications for ILT materials

To do this, staff

a. draft clear, concise and comprehensive specifications for ILT materials in collaboration with

b. relevant subject, authoring and design specialists

c. establish the characteristics of the learning environment in which the ILT materials will be used

d. establish the technical requirements and authoring tools to be used

e. establish documentation standards and requirements

f. check that the specifications are capable of delivering the agreed learning objectives.

This requires critical understanding and essential knowledgeof:

• the ways in which the characteristics of the learning environment may impact on the design of ILT materials

• the range of authoring tools and methodologies that may be used, and how to select appropriate ones

• likely documentation requirements and how to establish these

• the importance of checking that the specifications are capable of delivering the agreed learning objectives, and how to do so.

D3 Develop ILT materials according to specifications

To do this, staff

• acquire authoring tools to meet specifications

• design, develop and test prototype user interfaces to ensure they meet user requirements

• draft on-screen text, help instructions, user manuals and technical documentation according to specifications

• enter or import content to the software platforms and test that it functions correctly

• ensure that ILT materials are tested for suitability with a representative sample of learners

• modify materials according to feedback from testing

• deliver finished ILT materials to commissioners and obtain their acceptance

• review the design and development process and identify ways in which the process could be improved in the future.

This requires critical understanding and essential knowledgeof:

• how to acquire, adapt and develop software platforms to meet specifications

• how to design, develop and test prototype user interfaces to ensure they meet user requirements

• how to draft on-screen text, help instructions, user manuals and technical documentation according to specifications

• how to enter or import content to the software platforms and test functionality

• the importance of testing the usability and capability of the ILT materials to meet the agreed learning objectives with a representative sample of typical users, and how to do so

• how to create originals of ILT materials.

Date: 2015-12-24; view: 511