Colleagues in GMIT have found this method particularly useful for designing or re-designing programmes that are moving to an online or blended format. The method uses a game-based format where teams work together to create a visual storyboard outlining the type and sequence of learning activities, choosing from a range of conventional methods and digital technologies under six categories (including Acquisition, Collaboration, Discussion, Investigation, Practice and Production). The participants also agree on an assessment strategy aligned to the module learning outcomes, create an action plan to revise a module/programme descriptor, review a quality design rubric and plan for the implementation on the virtual learning environment. Rollout and evaluation of this learning design method in GMIT, has led to the development of a four-step framework for designing for online and blended learning with the GMIT Teaching and Learning Office (see Figure 1).

A snapshot of the resources and experiences from the learning design workshops is showcased in Figure 2.

To sign up for a Learning Design workshop with GMIT T&L Office visit the ‘Book a Workshop’ link on DigitalEd.ie or contact TLO@gmit.ie

References:
Laurillard, D. (2012). Teaching as a Design Science Building Pedagogical Patterns for Learning and Technology. London Routledge.

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Hence, as educators in the HE sector why use TEL tools?

• Use technology to achieve the learning outcomes more effectively.
• To enhance the student learning experience.
• Towards a blended/online learning model.
• To allow students to lead their learning (e.g. use of blogs for discussion and sharing, use of online quizzes to measure topic interest).
• Towards an enhanced learning opportunity – using a flipped classroom approach.
• Data analytics tools allow us to measure student engagement.

Some examples of TEL tools to support the learner in HE are listed below:

• Use of Collaborative Software to Support Groupwork
  • e.g. MS Office & MS Teams
• Use of Additional Media to support the learner
  • e.g. Screencasts, Webinars, Video Recordings , Podcasts
• Use of Tools for Student Feedback

• • Socrative quiz  https://b.socrative.com/login/teacher/
  • Padlet online https://padlet.com/dashboard
• Use of E-Portfolio’s for Online educators www.weebly.com
• Use of a Blog for Reflective Learning using Blogger/ Weebly/ Wix /Wordpress 
• Effective Use of the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) 

e.g. Forum, Live Chat, Online MCQ

• Use of Social Media for class engagement 

e.g. Twitter hashtag for class group

Many of the above tools are cloud based and have the potential to enrich the student learning experience. To access the full report Horizon 2019 visit this link 

The iNOTE Digital Teaching and Learning project aims to embed digital pedagogies and improve digital literacy, by embracing online and blended learning best practice and embedding the use of relevant TEL tools into teaching practices, to facilitate enhanced learning opportunities.

Learn more and explore www.DigitalEd.ie , the iNOTE project digital teaching and learning development platform.

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