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Unit 11
undertake an e-learning development project
This generic unit develops a project-based approach to e-learning implementation based on unit Q of the standards (both e-learning and e-leadership)

Learning outcomes - participants will be able to:
ref / criteria

11.1 Develop a proposal
11.1.1 Establish the need and specify the proposal’s scope, objectives and outcomes
11.1.2 Identify the beneficiaries, the potential benefits and ways to measure if they have been achieved, based on quality evaluation criteria
11.1.3 Involve relevant specialist staff in the development of proposal plans consistent with the scope and objectives.
11.1.4 Collect information about beneficiaries, their knowledge and skills, preferences, and identify their learning needs and requirements

11.2 Plan the e-learning proposal and identify monitoring opportunities
11.2.1 Break the work down into manageable, measurable and achievable tasks related to outcomes
11.2.2 Establish links, work methods, schedules, evaluation methods, and monitoring and dissemination opportunities
11.2.3 Perform a self-assessment to determine what professional knowledge and skills or ICT skills are required
11.2.4 Secure any resources, budgets and approvals necessary to complete the proposal
11.2.5 Establish clearly the limits of own, and other people’s authority within the proposal
11.2.6 Ensure appropriate professional or skills updating for those involved in the proposal

11.3 Implement the proposal into a specified area
11.3.1 Keep relevant colleagues informed about the proposal and involve them in problem-solving
11.3.2 Negotiate support from appropriate sources
11.3.3 Provide advice and guidance to help colleagues meet their responsibilities
11.3.4 Monitor carefully the progress of the proposal against plans and make any necessary adjustments with the knowledge and agreement of colleagues

11.4 Evaluate and report using the findings to review and improve quality
11.4.1 Complete all necessary procedures relating to finance, resources or personnel to close the project and acknowledge the contribution of colleagues
11.4.2 Gather feedback from others and involve them in reviewing the project.
11.4.3 Measure the extent to which
(a) the project objectives have been achieved according to agreed quality criteria, costs and schedules in the proposal
(b) the project has impacted on the quality of teaching and learning
11.4.4 Disseminate findings according to agreed procedures
11.4.5 Use the results of the evaluation to review and improve the quality teaching and learning

These details are an extract from A FRAMEWORK FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT in e-learning – DRAFT UNITS Consultation paper January 2006 published by LSDA, with minor amendments by Andrew Hill for consistency of presentation and clarification only. These are not intended to represent a definitive or final assessment document and have been produced for discussion purposes only pending further development by LSN.