Transcript Recognizing E-Learning Quality in Global Market
Marjan Miloshevic Danijela Miloshevic Technical Faculty Čačak - University of Kragujevac, Čačak, Serbia {marjan, danijela}@tfc.kg.ac.rs
Suzana Loshkovska Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering Skopje, Macedonia [email protected]
Quality of E-learning Certification approaches and quality schemes DL@WEB – BADEN Epprobate o o o o Aim, objectives Procedure Self-assessment document Evaluation Conclusion http://www.badennet.org
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NON FORMAL EDUCATI ON LLL Formal educati on E-Learning http://www.badennet.org
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The standard quality assurance (QA) procedures are not sufficient QA in e-learning is generally not a priority issue, even for QA agencies Numerous international projects were conducted to form a comprehensive, yet usable framework for quality assurance of learning. Specialized organizations have developed their own benchmarking procedures and tools and established labels as brands http://www.badennet.org
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There are several definitions of quality of e learning, and each depends on its scope, objectives, focus and the methodology of the quality approach. In this context, quality of e-learning is related to all : processes, products and services for learning, education and training supported by the use of information and communication technologies http://www.badennet.org
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◦ We need an unified label ◦ ◦ ◦ We have...
Language issues Cultural differences Law issues http://www.badennet.org
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Label name UNIQUe E-xcellence Level Universities ECBCheck SEVAQ+ Procert epprobate Review process site line and on-site Type Quality mark Benchmark Reviewers Internal Internal Quality Mark Internal Benchmark Quality Mark http://www.badennet.org
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BA lkan D istance E ducation N etwork Formed as result of DL@Web Tempus Project ◦ http://www.badennet.org
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FULL TITLE: ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF DISTANCE LEARNING AT WESTERN BALKAN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS http://www.dlweb.kg.ac.rs
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Modernization of education by promoting regional and international cooperation Raising the level of pedagogical and technical knowledge Raising social awareness about the significance of e learning and distance learning Fostering and cherishing research spirit in the field… http://www.badennet.org
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Education through professional and research seminars and summer schools Organization of professional lectures, trainings, symposiums and conferences with topics about e learning and distance education Promotion of distance learning through cooperation and participation on manifestations of domestic, regional and international importance Participation in realization of projects at national, regional and international level Promoting and placing of innovative and creative professional and research solutions http://www.badennet.org
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Carrying out commercially readymade solutions, individual courses or moderation services Publishing activity from the primary and related fields Creating and continual improvement of electronic knowledge basis from the fields of e learning and distance education Promotion of the lifelong learning concept Creating and realizing accredited programs for professional training of the employed in education http://www.badennet.org
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◦ ◦ ◦ epprobate (from the Latin 'approbare', to approve) is the first international quality label for eLearning courseware The quality label is an initiative of three organisations: Learning Agency Network (LANETO) Agence Wallonne des Télécommunication (AWT) e-Learning Quality Service Center (eLQSC) http://www.badennet.org
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◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ All kinds od courseware: Web based Mobile Blended Game based OER...
◦ ◦ Educational institutions Universities, High Schools Non-formal education facilities Individual courseware producers Companies… http://www.badennet.org
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Receive feedback and consultation Get international recognition for your courseware Ensure compliance with state of the art quality measures Increase the trust in your courseware http://www.badennet.org
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Since July 2012. BADEN is authorized to certify courseware at behalf of epprobate for Serbia, FYR Macedonia and Montenegro BADEN has two certified head reviewers...
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Producers contact national partner (BADEN for Serbia, FYRM, Montenegro) First step is self-assessment http://review.epprobate.com
Review is conducted by a 4 member TEAM, coordinated by head reviewer Target group is represented by one team member The review process is done using the epprobate quality grid http://www.badennet.org
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The team decision is built on a concensus There is intensive communication between producer and the team International awarding committee is responsible for the final decision about the awarding of the epprobate label http://www.badennet.org
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Review is not just a “tick list”!
The feedback to the courseware provider is more important than simply a decision about the label http://www.badennet.org
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◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Criteria are organized into four main sections of the quality grid: Course design (Provision of course information, learning objectives; Constructive alignment) Learning design (Learner Needs; Personalisation; Instructional strategies) Media design (Media Integration; Interface; Interoperability and technological standards) Content (Accuracy and values of content; Intellectual property rights; Legal compliance) http://www.badennet.org
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For each topic the producer fills information in the following table Assessment and importance Comments Example Assessmen t and importance Comments C3 This course is intended to meet the needs of students who wish to have a basic introduction to the nature of design thinking. It is expected that the audience will therefore be self selecting. There is no attempt made to adapt the materials to individual needs though the activities allow for expression of personal perspectives.
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For each topic, each reviewer fills information in the following table Assessment and importance Good features Issues Other comments There is no intention for any single criterion to be essential to what extent they meet a specific criteria. , but a courseware supplier in their self assessment document indicates To every characteristic is assigned a mark: A - Exceeds the requirements of the criterion B - Meets the requirements of the criterion C - Meets some but not all of the requirements of the criterion D - Fails to meet the requirements of the criterion http://www.badennet.org
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Assessment and importance Good features A1 The content and activities are well balanced and form a mix of examples and individual tasks, followed by a narrative guidance.
Issues Other comments Assessment is modelled to be mostly self conducted in form of a practical task or discussion.
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◦ There is a certain progress made in quality assurance in e-learning. The challenges remains to be faced with, such as internationalization and usage of objective and comprehensive – yet not too complex – methodology. http://www.badennet.org
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◦ ◦ ◦ Epprobate is an initiative that tries to handle mentioned challenges It is an international label, which engages numerous national partners, it treats e-learning at the courseware level, making the QA available to different types of producers (universities, education agencies, companies) and it uses a methodology that compounds all vital criteria through a well defined procedure http://www.badennet.org
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Questions
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