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JISC E-Learning Models Desk Study

Chris Fowler

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Why?

• To inform/advise the JISC e-learning programme

• To create a Tool Kit framework to support practitioners, developers and evaluators

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What?

• Understanding Effective Practice– Implicit or explicit use of models in effective practice– Clarification of key concepts and terms– Guidance on the use of models to inform effective practice

• Mapping Models on Effective Practice– Different types of models– Gap analysis/goodness of fit– Implications (for new models, new tools, new practices)

• The Tool Kit framework– What tools etc already exist– Create and populate the framework– Identitify gaps for new tools– Specify new tool requirements

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How?

ExplicitModels

ImplicitModels

Stage 1:Understanding EffectivePractice

Stage 2: Extant Models

Stage 3:Tool Kit(framework& requirements)

Glossary

Guidance

Conceptualframeworks

Standards etc

ExistingTools

Stage 4 : Consultation & Final Report Writing

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Who?

• Prof. Robin Mason (OU)• Prof. Terry Mayes (Glasgow Caledonia)• Prof. Chris Fowler (University of Essex)• Dr Michael Gardner (University of Essex)• Mr John Scott (University of Essex)• Dr Martin Oliver (UCL)• Dr Sara de Freitas (Birkbeck College)• Dr Frank Rennie (Lews Castle College)• Ms Clare Avery (Suffolk College)

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