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Unit 3
e-learning: blended learning
This unit explores the use of e-learning techniques to support or enhance teaching and learning with an emphasis on effective practice and establishing an appropriate blend

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

3.1 Identify opportunities to integrate e-learning
3.1.1 Investigate appropriate examples to establish how learning outcomes can be supported through the use of e-learning
3.1.2 Identify learning outcomes that could be supported or enhanced through the use of e-learning
3.1.3 Map curriculum objectives to potential techniques or delivery methods
3.1.4 Select techniques or delivery methods based on learners’ needs and learning preferences, and identify appropriate skills training for self or learners
3.1.5 Establish quality criteria for evaluation purposes

3.2 Plan e-learning
3.2.1 Establish what resources are required and what e-learning facilities are available
3.2.2 Consult with colleagues, e-learning or ICT specialists to ensure the appropriate use of e-learning and technology
3.2.3 Develop a set of manageable and measurable tasks to achieve the learning outcomes
3.2.4 Ensure necessary resources, budgets or approvals have been secured

3.3 Implementing e-learning
3.3.1 Keep colleagues and specialists informed of progress as necessary
3.3.2 Negotiate support from appropriate sources and provide advice and guidance to others as required
3.3.3 Monitor and collect information on how learners are responding and identify the necessary adjustments to delivery

3.4 Evaluate and reflect on the effectiveness of e-learning
3.4.1 Use evaluation criteria to measure the extent to which the specified objectives were met for learners with differing needs and abilities
3.4.2 Reflect on the results and use this to inform and improve future practice
3.4.3 Share the findings with colleagues by one or more methods (including through electronic or web based services)

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.