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Session 3.2: The role of the E-Guide

Aim:

To explore the role of the E-Guide and consider the challenges and expectations.

Objectives:

By the end of the session you will have:

  • identified the influences of national policy initiatives on e-learning
  • defined your role in your organisation
  • considered challenges and expectations and how to approach them.

Resources:

You will need:

  • a computer with internet access
  • your E-Guides USB memory stick
  • Post-it® notes.

Time allocated:

45 minutes

Task:

  1. With a partner, discuss briefly why you think the government would support a training programme like E-Guides (2 minutes).

  2. Your trainer will describe some current policies and strategies concerning the NTLCP and the E-Guides training programmes. This will be supported by the PowerPoint® presentation:PowerPoint Icon E-learning 2007 – 2008: influences and initiatives (8 minutes).

  3. Complete the Activity: The role of the E-Guide (5 minutes).

  4. Share the challenges and expectations of the role with your group.  Agree on one major challenge in your group and focus on strategies for dealing with any potential barriers.  You might want to revisit one of the tools for working with change from Session 2.9 (20 minutes).

  5. You may wish to read the information sheets Supporting colleagues in your organisation, Models of skills development and Development of e-learning skills on your E-Guides USB memory stick. Then complete the Activity: Factors influencing the development of e-learning skills and make notes in preparation for drawing up your action plan (10 minutes).

Supporting information:

Documents on your E-Guides USB memory stick:

Links to online resources and information:

  • SDELC Module 5.0: Incorporating e-learning into your curriculum area.
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