CMI Leadership & Management Expansion of eAuthoring services for all academic staff Gareth Compton

aim Open up services that the eAuthoring department can offer for all academic staff to increase the online presence and interactivity of courses for students. scope The scope of this project will involve investigating gaps in moodle usage/resources to provide solutions to academic staff in developing a structure to online teaching through the college LMS. objectives Investigate current moodle usage Increase variety of online resources for students Investigate how the eAuthoring department can better support academic staff

“E-learning is about embedding and exploiting technologies in all aspects of teaching, and getting ICT embedded across the curriculum for all subjects and in the teaching practices of all tutors” DEL eLearning Strategy Justification

ILT development mentors are working on reduced hours Possibility of eLearning systems becoming a shared service Justification moodle utilisation

data Google analytics To determine overall moodle usage Usage by campus area Team discussions Find out what services we can offer based on staff abilities Staff surveys Find out which services staff require Student surveys Students view on effectiveness of moodle Find out the resources that students want

data google analytics usage data moodle 2 56,833 visits 522,252 page views student intranet 140,190 visits 385,746 page views

Full time enrolments for FE/HE (Data correct 08/10/13) Visits to moodle 2 per campus area data google analytics location data

team meeting mind map of services

team meeting mind map of services

team meeting mind map of services

student survey actual resources used

staff survey likelihood of using services

Moodle usage low in certain areas Staff need constant training/support Variety of resources still limited Need to further drive usage of multimedia tools Students want learning games, videos, interactive material Academic staff need to be made aware of the benefits of using eAuthoring services findings

1.Do Nothing 2.Train Academic staff 3.Launch eAuthoring services Portal for all their eLearning needs Moodle support/Training/Drop ins Content authoring Blogs/tips Examples and advice Promotion of shared resources options

Phase one Moodle One on one support Course Team support Live Support Help guides Launched 9 th September As a result of the findings in this project an eAuthor will be present in the Downpatrick and Lisburn campuses on Monday and Tuesday of every week to support staff. Starting 21 st October Phase Two Creative Services Interactive Content (SCORM) Video Audio Photography Media Centre Interim Page Launched 4 th October

Phase one feedback Data correct 9/10/13

“The Training was very informative and I wasn't made to feel inadequate. It was all very simple and I just need to practise what I have learnt. Thank you to both of you.” “Excellent way of training, probably one of the most effective and rewarding sessions, in groups I normally feel that the time is not used well!! I have been able to show my colleagues the useful things I have learnt. Good initiative from SERC. Thanks” “The support was great and so useful for me as it has improved my confidence using moodle” “Communication was clear, the trainer responded to all my queries. I feel more confident in using Moodle.” “I would use training again. It was clear and left me feeling confident about my Moodle abilities.” Staff responses

Costings Main Costings in achieving project aim eAuthoring staff time Academic staff time for training/developing resources Savings Reduction of staff development days spent on moodle Essential Basic Moodle Training done by staff on lower pay scale Free up ILT Mentors to focus on pedagogic practice Resources developed by eAuthors freeing up academic staff.

Greater focus to be placed on embedding eLearning Better quality resources Development of the eAuthoring team Ensure moodle utilisation is increased Added value to students online learning experience Academic staff will feel more confident using moodle Moodle will become better integrated in teaching and learning rather than a tool that staff have been told to use impact

future Completed eAuthoring services portal for staff Student eLearning portal offering: Quick links to courses Moodle help & advice Latest eLearning news/resources Media Centre updates Moodle Status Q & A Forum Report an issue/fault

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