JISC

Start date: 1 June 2002

End date: 30 June 2005

Funding programme: Exchange for Learning (X4L) programme

Project website: http://moodle.sbc.ac.uk/gateways/index.php

JISC theme(s): e-Learning

Introduction

The aim of the Project is to re-purpose, package and tag existing and newly developed electronic materials. The materials will be made available to the FE/HE community via nationally developed repositories. Learning objects will be tagged and packaged using XML and/or UML tools and technologies. Objects developed will be known as the Learning Bank. 

Once objects have been developed and made available, the focus of the Project will be on the use and reuse of Project objects and assets and the deployment of methodologies for tutors to create learning episodes using learning objects developed.

This work builds on the College's work in developing e-learning which has included Interoperability work with the JISC Project which included the successful implementation of authentication, authorisation and packaging tools and technologies. 

Development and content packaging expertise which has been developed as part of the College's content development strategy including work on design, packaging tools, accessibility issues, and technical issues relating to this area of work. The content team has a track record of a proactive approach to disseminating learning and good practice through chairing the VLE user group, speaking at Regional Support Centre events and delivering national seminars in Managed Learning Environments developments.

Aims and Objectives

The aim of the Project is to re-purpose, package and tag existing and newly developed electronic materials. The materials will be made available to the FE/HE community via nationally developed repositories. Learning objects will be tagged and packaged using XML and/or UML tools and technologies. Objects developed will be known as the Learning Bank. 

Once objects have been developed and made available, the focus of the Project will be on the use and reuse of Project objects and assets and the deployment of methodologies for tutors to create learning episodes using learning objects developed. 

By the end of the Project, the Project team will have produced the following:

• a methodology for reviewing and analysing digital content
• a methodology of content production and packaging which uses available tools and complies with the appropriate specifications
• a methodology for mapping digital; content into the curriculum that can be used by tutors
• a series of existing and new learning objects to meet Project identified curriculum need
• methodologies for converting learning objects into learning episodes
• a methodology for trialling and evaluating content
• evaluation of all Project processes and products
• development of case studies based on the experience of the Project, which will include: copyright issues, pedagogical issues and technical issues
• development of guidelines relating to areas of Project activity use of objects within curriculum areas, specifically business and catering
• development and delivery of a series of staff development events relating to the Project
• development of a Project website which will include communication functions for partners and the wider community
• dissemination of Project experiences and learning through a series of activities