Having reviewed the CMALT and LSN E-learning competency frameworks, it appears to me that each approaches the challenge from a different angle; the ALT approach focusing more on adding learning on to technology skills and the LSN focusing more on adding technology to learning skills. The LSN approach fits most closely to my own situation, where I am aiming to add an e-learning dimension to my learning portfolio. I have examined how my PDP outcomes might earn me credit under the LSN accreditation scheme.
Not surprisingly, since my learning goals are focused on a current live e-learning programme, the majority of my goals fit under the Practitioner section of the Framework, but since the programme is a pioneering one in my own company, there are also a few design, leadership and staff development angles that will emerge from this PDP.
1. Awareness of Students and their learning needs
My plans to increase my awareness of student knowledge and special needs and to incorporate the learning into future programmes sits under the following LSN competencies:
LSN Competencies:
Practitioner: induct and guide learners entering and e-learning programme.
Developer: Develop e-learning materials and content
Core:What systems, resources and support are required for implementation
2 Creating the right online atmosphere
My plan to monitor and respond to learner participation and interactions fits under the following LSN competencies:
LSN Competencies:
Practitioner: monitor utilization of e-learning and related technologies
Practitioner: Interact with e-learners online/monitor utilization of e-learning and related technologies
3 Generating stickability
The study on learner motivation will qualify under the following LSN competency:
LSN Competency:
Practitioner: monitor utilization of e-learning and related technologies
4 Ability to use IT appropriately
4a Understanding of online course design: how to write online teaching material, how to design online activities, how to transform teaching or training material for the online environment.
LSN Competencies:
Design and Planning: Design and plan programmes that incorporate an e-learning component.
Practitioner: Identify resources for e-learning interventions/establish an e-learning environment.
4b Experience of audio and visual facilities of the web; for example, Netmeeting, Skype, digital photos, webcasting, podcasting
LSN Competency:
Practitioner: Use specific e-learning tools relating to one’s own work role
4c Understanding of the different text-based communication systems: computer conferencing, bulletin boards, listserves etc
LSN Competency:
Practitioner: Use specific e-learning tools relating to one’s own work role
4d Skill in developing online community: what works and what doesn’t; providing focus, animating online groups, developing collaborative activities
LSN Competency:
Practitioner: Monitor utilization of e-learning packages and assessing effectiveness
5 Student Assessment
5a&b Ability to mark to the department’s standards
LSN Competency:-leadership: Evaluate performance of e-learning systems, tools, policies and procedures.
5c Written feedback on assignments
LSN Competency:
Practitioner: Interact with e-learners online in…..assessment roles.
6a Steps taken to improve your teaching
LSN Competency:
Advisor: Support staff development in e-learning.
7 Organisation and record-keeping
I am not convinced that this objective is specific to an e-learning goal.
8 Collaboration with teaching colleagues
LSN Competency:
Design and planning: Support staff development in e-learning.
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Hi Madeleine
ReplyDelete“each approaches the challenge from a different angle; the ALT approach focusing more on adding learning on to technology skills and the LSN focusing more on adding technology to learning skills” – this is probably reflecting the fundemental nature of the organisations. ALT is an organisation devoted to using technology in learning while LSN is about learning and has a small team that considers technology.
I was involved in developing the LSN material and the intention was to focus on teachers in post-16 education such as Further Education Colleges. In contrast ALT has most of its membership in Higher Education which may also influence the content.
Cheers
Alan