E-learning strategy and policy (P01539)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : EDU-P-P01539

This course looks in-depth at the policy context of e-learning. Supra-governmental, national and regional policies for e-learning will be examined in terms of their influence on strategies at sectoral and organisational levels. The course will give participants with an interest in the management of change and the strategic implementation and management of e-learning the frameworks they need in order to formulate effective and timely e-learning strategies for their organisations. It will also provide them with an overview of key policy issues within the field of distance and technology-assisted learning.

? Keywords : E-learning, online learning

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : An introduction to digital environments for learning (P01038)

? Costs : Students will be required to have regular access to a networked computer, and will be responsible for providing their own computing equipment and consumables. Broadband is recommended.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Education, (The Moray House School of Education, Schedule C)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Additional Class Information : The course is delivered flexibly and online.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course participants will have:

developed a critical awareness of the local, sectoral and national policy contexts relevant to their own institutional setting and role

have gained in-depth knowledge of a range of alternative models for e-learning development and implementation

gained the ability to assess and evaluate the impact of the multiple factors affecting the successful implementation of e-learning

gained the knowledge and theoretical frameworks needed in order to formulate an effective e-learning strategy for their own organisation

Assessment Information

1) Report on policy context. Participants will write a short report on government policy and the factors impacting on the strategic development of e-learning within their own national context. Submission at the end of week 5. 1000 words. (40%)

2) An organisational strategy for e-learning. Participants will produce a strategy for e-learning development within their own organisation. Guidance will be provided as to the necessary level of detail and scope of this piece of work. Submission at the end of the course. 3000 words. (60%)