ICT 02 : ASYNCHRONOUS e-LEARNING COURSE CONTENT DEVELOPMENT
DURATION: 5 DAYS
COST: Kshs. 40,000
DATES:
COURSE ABSTRACT:
The training is designed to provide participants with opportunity to engage in activities that will improve their e-content development skills. This will serve as a forum for trainees to engage in hands on training programme to convert existing courses in subjects that they teach into e-Learning format and hence produce autorun e-Learning CDs. The objective of the three-five day training will be to guide trainees through a systematic process in e-Learning content development:
* An introduction to e-Learning concepts
* Content rendering and structuring
* Practical, hands-on e-Content development software.
* Online teaching using e-Learning System
By the end of the training, each trainee MUST develop a prototype course using sample content.
COURSE OUTLINE:
1. e-Learning Concepts
* Introduction to e-Learning
* What is e-Learning and why do we need e-content?
* e-Learning Course formats: computer based training; web based training; online seminar; blended learning; e-collaboration etc
* The process of e-Content Development
* e-Content rendering
* e-Learning Tools and selection criteria
* Story board/sitemap - presentation
2. Construction Of A Course Using E-Learning
* e-Learning authorware Architecture
* e-Learning Objects
* Guide to e-Learning content development
* Material Structuring
* Hands on e-Learning authorware tool
3. Enriching E-Learning Content With Multimedia
* Creating Screen Video
* integrating Screen Videos
4. Creating Interactive Online Tests
* Creating online tests
* Integrating online tests
5. Producing E-Learning Cd
* Creating autorun media
6. Online e-learning system
* Hands on e-Learning Platform
* Uploading content
* Assignment Management
* Chats, Blogs, Bulletin boards etc
TARGET AUDIENCE:
e-Learning Content Development course is designed for participants from academic institutions or organizations that already teaching or supporting learning and intend to make use of e-Learning technologies in education and training. Individuals interested in e-Learning are also encouraged to apply. As the training will be hands-on, trainees are advised to carry sample course contents in soft copy. The training will be facilitated by e-Learning experts from ICT Center, University of Nairobi who have a wealth of knowledge and experience in e-Learning.
PREREQUISITES AND REQUIREMENTS: Participants must have knowledge of MS Windows and Word. Participants must also carry sample course content in soft copy.
EXPECTED OUTCOME:
Participants who complete this course will: Be able to produce learning materials in portable media e.g. CD and DVD; be able to use electronic learning management system; conduct online training and teaching; and gain a deeper understanding of e-Content Development.
INSTRUCTORS:
Mr. Lwande Omondi Project Leader, e-Learning ICT Center
