NetTel@Africa

TRAIN THE TRAINERS (ToT): CERTIFICATE IN ELEARNING

17-21 May 2004

Hosted by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)

Digital Bridge Institute, Abuja, Nigeria

Learning Outcome:

At the end of this training, instructors new to NetTel will be able to build high quality eLearning courses using the KEWL platform.

Target Audience:

This training event is for lecturers participating in NetTel’s eLearning curricula.

Pedagogy:

The teaching and learning methodology is a four-step progressive/recursive design adapted from experiential education theory. Using this methodology, material covered during this training will be systematically presented (Step A), practiced (Step B), assessed (Step C) and reviewed (Step D). Starting at the top of the circle to the right, Step A represents the introduction to new materials such as theory and skills. Progressing to Step B, participants will practice the application of the newly presented materials. Once applied, participants will assess their work in Step C, which will lead to a reflection or review of lessons learned in Step D that will inform and influence the next progressive iteration the learning cycle, beginning with Step A.

A full progression of this methodology will be attempted each day of the training event. For example, the first day of this training will focus on the fundamentals of eLearning, where materials will be presented during the initial part of the day (Step A) and learning activities centered on the application of these materials will be conducted during the latter part (Step B). Concluding the day, participants will be asked to assess their understanding of the fundamentals of eLearning (Step C) and to identify questions and unresolved related issues for the next day’s session (Step D). The second day will build on the materials introduced and practiced during the first and will be guided by the participants’ assessment and reflection on the lessons learned form the first day. This training is progressive in that each step builds on the previous. This training is recursive in that the material presented in one day is reviewed and applied in a subsequent day.

To maximize the productive output of this training activity, participants should bring digital materials for an online course they wish to build. Digital materials should include a syllabus, readings, lecture notes and presentations, graphics, pictures, assessments, and bibliography.

Topics to be Covered:

Day 1 – Explaining eLearning

Day 2 – Experiencing KEWL as an eLearning Management System

Day 3 – Designing eLearning courses to be loaded onto KEWL

Day 4 – Uploading, “stuffing and buffing” content on KEWL

Day 5 – Assessing courses on KEWL, getting peer review and feedback

Resource Materials:

NetTel@Africa Pamplets 1,2 (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)

eLearning module from ICT Applications Course

NetTel Information Center

Faculty Resource Center

ICT Policy and Regulation Courses:

TR 501: Macro Environment and Telecommunications

TR 502: ICT Technologies

TR 503: ICT Industry and Markets

TR 505: Financial Analysis

TR 506: Approaches to Regulation

Learning Assessment:

100% Course uploaded onto KEWL based on:

a) Rubric for Content and

b) Rubric for eLearning Design

c) Rubric for Critical Thinking

Resource Persons and Facilitators:

Dr. F. F. Tusubira, Makerere University

Ms. Zulfa Philander, University of Western Cape

Mr. Wesley Nitsckie, University of Western Cape

Dr. Maria Beebe, Washington State University

Dr. Derek Keats, University of Western Cape (Online Guest Facilitator)

Dr. Matthew Mitchell, Washington State University (Online Guest Facilitator)

Dr. Alison Olzendam, Washington State University (Online Guest Facilitator)

Agenda:

See attached (We reserve the right to make changes as necessary).

AGENDA

Train the Trainers: Certificate in eLearning

Day 1		EXPLAINING ELEARNING WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF CAPACITY BUILDING
8:00 – 9:00		*Welcome and Opening Ceremonies*
9:00 – 10:00		*Introductions, workshop agenda and outcomes*
10:00 – 10:30		*Tea*
*Learning outcomes*: At the end of this day, you will be able to: 1. Explain the paradigm shift required in eLearning 2. Discuss why eLearning is important to your country’s development 3. Define eLearning taking into consideration your country’s level of development 4. Articulate what pedagogy (teaching and learning methodology) you prefer to use
10:30 – 12:30		*Facilitators: Dr FF Tusubira and Dr Maria Beebe* *Topics:* 1. What is the paradigm shift required to succeed in eLearning? 2. Why is eLearning important? 3. What is the definition of eLearning adapted by NetTel? 4. How does eLearning work?
12:30 – 1:30		*Lunch*
1:30 – 3:00		*Learning tasks and activities: Navigate KEWL, do learning tasks on pages xx-xx and small group discussions and presentations* 1. What is the paradigm shift required to succeed in eLearning? 2. What are the benefits and limitations of eLearning at your institution? 3. What are the challenges and opportunities for doing eLearning at your institution?
3:00 – 3:30		*Tea*
3:30 – 4:00		*Feedback and assessment of Day 1*
4:00 – 5:00		*Administrative details, CATIA, NETTEL, MOU* *Calendar for Rollouts*
Day 2		EXPERIENCING KEWL: AN ELEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
*Learning outcomes:* At the end of this day, you will be able to: 1. Describe KEWL in terms of its functionalities 2. Relate the features of KEWL to the practices of good teaching and learning 3. Demonstrate how to upload content onto KEWL
8:30 – 10:00		*Facilitators: Wesley, Zulfa and Maria* *Topics:* 1. What is KEWL? 2. What are its functionalities? 3. How is KEWL being used for NetTel? How are best practices in teaching and learning incorporated into a KEWL course? 1. NetTel Information Center 2. Faculty Resource Center 3. Sample Courses being Offered · TR501 · TR502 · TR503 · TR505 · TR506
10:00 – 10:30		*Tea*
10:30 – 12:30		*Continuation of Experiencing KEWL*
12:30 – 1:30		*Lunch*
1:30 – 3:00		*Learning Tasks and Activities: Hands on* 1. Experiencing discussion forums 2. Uploading course content onto KEWL 3. Incorporating best practices in teaching into a KEWL course
3:00 – 3:30		*Tea*
3:30 – 4:30		*Continuation of learning tasks*
4:30 -5:00		*Feedback and assessment of Day 2*
Day 3		DESIGNING COURSES FOR KEWL
*Learning outcomes:* At the end of this day, you will be able to: 1. Outline your course content for an online format 2. Create learning outcomes for your course 3. Outline an eLecture 4. Create learning tasks and activities 5. Create learning assessments
8:30 – 10:00		*Facilitators: Dr. Maria Beebe and Dr FF Tusubira* *Topics:* 1. Basic ingredients for an online course a. Creating a syllabus b. Creating learning outcomes c. Creating eLectures (supplemental readings) d. Creating Learning tasks and activities e. Creating learning assessments
10:00 – 10:30		*Tea*
10:30 – 12:30		*Continuation of Designing Courses for KEWL*
12:30 – 1:30		*Lunch*
1:30 – 3:00		*Learning Tasks:* 1. Create a story board for a course 2. Develop a skeleton for a 10 to 20 page course, incorporating a syllabus, learning outcomes, eLectures, readings, learning tasks and assessments 3. Create discussion forums (topics, guidelines, expectations)
3:00 – 3:30		*Tea*
3:30 – 4:30		*Continuation of learning tasks*
4:30 – 5:00		*Feedback and assessment of Day 3*
Day 4	UPLOADING CONTENT ONTO KEWL
*Learning outcomes:* At the end of this day, you will be able to: 1. Upload your learning outcomes onto KEWL 2. Upload your eLectures 3. Upload your learning tasks and activities 4. Upload your learning assessments
8:30 – 10:00		*Topics: (Zulfa and Maria)* 1. Review the following eLearning elements a. Learning outcomes b. eLectures c. Learning Tasks d. Learning assessments 2. Start stuffing content into KEWL as per course design built on Day 3
10:00 – 10:30		*Tea*
10:30 – 12:30		*Learning tasks: (Zulfa, Wesley, Maria and Tusu)* 1. Continue stuffing content into the course design built on Day 3 2. Buff (clean and polish) course materials with attention to clarity and consistency
12:30 – 1:30		*Lunch*
1:30 – 3:00		*Continuation of learning tasks*
3:00 – 3:30		*Tea*
3:30 – 4:30		*Continuation of Learning tasks*
4:30 – 5:00		*Feedback and assessment of Day 4*

Day 5	ASSESSING STUDENT PROGRESS AND GETTING PEER REVIEW AND FEEDBACK
Assessment and Feedback *Learning outcomes*: After completing these lessons, you will be able to: 1. Use assessment tools for critiquing and improving eLearning designs 2. Assess the quality of the eLearning design of courses built by participants
8:30 – 10:00	*Topics:* 1. Rubrics for assessment a. Rubric for Content and b. Rubric for eLearning Design c. Rubric for Critical Thinking 2. Presentation and evaluation of courses built by participants
10:00 – 10:30	*Tea*
10:30 – 12:30	*Continuation of presentation and evaluation of courses built by participants*
12:30 – 1:30	*Lunch*
1:30 – 3:00	*Continuation of presentation and evaluation of courses built by participants*
3:00 – 3:30	*Tea*
3:30 – 4:00	*Workshop assessment*
4:00 – 5:00	*Graduation*