1. Standards for Design of Distance Delivered Learning iMoot 2011 Mary M Rydesky Alaska Distance Learning Network mrydesky@akdistancelearning.net Mary M Rydesky Alaska Distance Learning Network mrydesky@akdistancelearning.net

2. Why? Techniques for creating online courses that are efficient for learners (& efficient for facilitators & trainers) correlate well with best practice standards by which to evaluate course design In this presentation, we will review recommended practices & consider impact on learner satisfaction, attainment of course objectives, & time efficiency for those who design, administer, & deliver courses

3. Input Please What are you doing now to evaluate course design & delivery? How do you do it? Do you recommend a system or a tool? Do you implement written standards for management of your learning system? Use national/international standards Use regional/local standards Let's share experiences.

4. ADDIE Dick & Carey 4MAT Backward Design TWI/Lean Rapid Instructional Design ASTD CPLP Standards History

5. News iNACOL National Standards for Quality Online Teaching (i = International) Quality Matters ISO 29990

8. ISO 29990 - Dec 2010 Objective: generic model for quality professional practice & performance - a common reference for LSPs & LSP clients Addresses: design, development, & delivery for non-formal* education, training, & development UNESCO def.

9. Focus: on the learner & results of the process Emphasis: the full range of options available for delivery of learning services in a global knowledge society improvement of knowledge transfer quality management organizational effectiveness sustainability through cost management

10. Standards & Moodlers learner satisfaction change & attainment of course objectives knowledge transfer change in skills or behaviors time efficiency in development & design cost (design, delivery, evaluation cycle) Others to add?

11. Learner Satisfaction Kirkpatrick Level One Navigation ease Technology ease Interesting Efficiency Attainability of objectives

12. Investor Satisfaction Kirkpatrick Levels Two - Four Knowledge transfer Change in skills & behaviors Effects of change brought on by learning Phillips Level Five - ROI Cost & impact Sustainability R O I

13. Techniques Templates for courses & communities Standard: all courses provide tabbed sections for overview, checklist, content, resources from “0” block Standard: provide navigation to assessments, grades/progress, communication channels, other learners & instructors Standard: provide contact links for technical help, instructors

14. Design Guidelines Develop graphic & writing standards image size & use font styles & sizes length of text on course page colors (think ADA & branding) Develop attribution/copyright standards

15. Evaluation Tie quality standards to measures used in evaluations user instructor department chair/boss/other stakeholder technology issues costs & time resources

16. Management Guides Guidelines for cost of development Suggest time line for development Tie development & delivery to organizational mission & objectives Guidelines for retention of course, learner input, security & access Guide developers, instructors, stakeholders to a shared concept of quality in eLearning via your Moodle

17. Thank You For more conversation, contact me at: Mary M Rydesky mrydesky@akdistancelearning.net Anchorage Alaska skype mrydesky 907-227-2393 www.akdistancelearning.net www.transitionmanagement.us