The Diploma of Interactive Digital Media students (approx 16) commenced classes this week and they are studying a unit titled "Design e-learning resources" (CUFDIG503A) with me. The subject involves content of both a research (theory) and design (practical) nature with clear links between the two. I will adopt a blended approach using an online format for the theory and a face-to-face format for the practical aspects. Approximately 2 hrs per week has been allocated for each format, making 4 hrs overall in the subject.
The students responded well to the idea of some flexible delivery and are looking forward to experiencing e-learning as both a developer (f2f) and user (online). We will use the Blackboard LMS for the online component, and I spent a few hours today initialising the course, enrolling students and setting up the first activity which involves collectively developing a glossary of e-learning terms using an online discussion tool. I'm considering expanding this later with a second activity involving threaded discussion where students can expand and give feedback on the terminology entries.
Our next f2f class will introduce the Blackboard online environment - I have some PDF notes and a short (15 min) introductory course to work through some of the online tools in class. My plan is for srudents to do this intro in the f2f environment with me so that any technical problems can be ironed out before students try it at home alone. Even though these students are reasonably tech-savvy I'm trying to create the softest landing possible into the online medium.
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