implementing e-learning |
In summary
To summarise, the components presented here cover broadly the following areas of advice:
Ensure that investment in ICT is an integral part of institutional strategies
Have senior management buy-in
Plan and use a project management technique
Set out your reasons for implementation
Involve all stakeholders and communicate with the rest of the institution
Don't underestimate the time required to understand institutional structures and cultures
Examine institutional processes
Concentrate on people and processes as opposed to technology - focus on the learner
Be realistic and share experiences
Remember that people fear change
Don't leave the development as a project, embedding into the institution is important
Review and learn
Evaluate as an ongoing process
This guide has drawn heavily on the following existing infoKits and highlighted their use in the context of developing e-learning:
You can obtain a full index of the additional resources referenced throughout this guide here: >> Full list of additional resources
As mentioned in the introduction, this Kit is designed to be an evolving set of materials. We welcome your feedback on the materials presented here, and suggestions on inclusion of additional resources. Please email us at jiscinfonet@northumbria.ac.uk with your comments.
