Session 2.7: Learning platforms
| Aim: | To raise awareness of different learning platforms and explore effective ways of using them. |
Objectives: |
By the end of the session you will have:
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Resources: |
You will need:
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Time allocated: |
45 minutes |
Task:
- Your
facilitator will provide you with an introduction
to learning platforms. This introduction
is supported by the interactive PowerPoint® presentation What
is a learning platform?
(10
minutes).
- Your
facilitator will now introduce you to the
E-Guides Moodle, and the demonstration
area “Learning Platforms” (5
minutes).
- In pairs, discuss the activities you can see in the four areas: (10 minutes)
- Course Content
- Communication and Collaboration
- Assessment
- Student Management
- Use Activity:
Moodle to record which areas
you have investigated and how you think
the activity types may be used to enhance
the learner journey (10 minutes).
- Using the mindmapping software that is installed on the E-Guides laptops, spend about 10 minutes creating a mindmap about how a learning platform could be used in your organisation to enhance the learner journey. Alternatively, take some notes in your Reflective log. Save your work onto your E-Guides USB memory stick (10 minutes).
Supporting information:
Documents on your E-Guides USB memory stick:
- PowerPoint® presentation: What
is a learning platform?
- Glossary (to support you through understanding a learning platform)
- Learning platform products (a short overview of some of the most popular learning platform products)
Links to online resources and information:
- Choosing and using a learning platform by Geoff Minshull and Bob Powell.
- SDELC Module 5:0 Incorporating e-learning in your curriculum area (Further information on learning platforms, including case studies of their use in post-16 learning)
- Learning platforms pilot (Reports of the NIACE Learning platforms pilot)
- Ferl Focus area on ‘E-assessment’ (Numerous examples of online assessment and tips on creating online assessment activities).
