Continuous Learning Modules Elearning development overview

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Continuous Learning Modules E-learning
development overview

• DAU Continuous Learning Center
• February 28, 2008

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DAU and Training

• The Defense Acquisition University provides
  training for the Acquisition, Logistics and
  Technology (ATL) workforce in the Department of
  Defense.
• Training offerings include
• Certification Courses (classroom/online)
• Continuous Learning Modules
• Performance Support Tools
• Knowledge Management Systems
• Communities of Practice
• Rapid Deployment Training

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Continuous Learning Center

• The Continuous Learning Center provides online
  access to DAUs learning resources. The CLC is
  located at http//clc.dau.mil and includes

• Access to over 200 online modules - registration
  or browse options
• Conference and Symposium Announcements
• Standards
• News
• Help Desk Tips

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Modules vs. Courses

• Continuous learning modules are offered in an
  online format similar to the certification
  courses offered through DAU.
• However, there are distinct differences between
  continuous learning modules and certification
  courses. A comparison chart is provided below.

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Milestones and Deliverables

• Once a continuous learning module is approved for
  development, the following major
  activities/deliverables lead to a final product

Requirements Gathering
Kick-Off Meeting
PMP
Course Design Document
Prototype
Storyboard Lessons
Programmed Lessons
Beta Test
Finalized Module Files
Go Live Processes
Module Available Registration
Project Close Out
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CLM Deliverable timeframe
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CLM Development Team

• In order to complete the tasks, sub-tasks and
  major deliverables, there must be a development
  team working together to complete the product.

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Subject Matter Expert (SME)

• Number of Hours up to 200 hours for a typical
  3-4 hour module
• Provides content and general outline/objectives
  of module to instructional designer
• Collaborates with the instructional designer to
  ensure content integrity
• Provide resource documents, links
• Participate in all reviews throughout the
  development process
• Approves all content change requests (Lead
  Subject Matter Expert)
• Develop draft test questions

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Instructional Designer (ID/ISD)

• Develops instructional objectives based upon
  outline/objectives provided by the subject matter
  experts
• Collaborates with the subject matter experts to
  ensure content integrity
• Organizes content to ensure learning objectives
  are satisfied
• Develops deliverables and incorporates changes
  from review cycles
• Assist in developing test questions
• Develops the module in an online format
• Often acts a programmer as well as instructional
  designer
• Ensures product meets SCORM and 508 accessibility
  standards

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Quality Assurance Instructional Designer (QA)

• Provides quality review of all deliverables in
  the module development effort
• Ensures guidelines and specifications needed to
  understand development and deployment processes
  are provided to all members of the development
  team
• Reviews courseware for instructional soundness,
  appropriate interactivity and functionality,
  SCORM and 508 accessibility standards

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Other Roles

• Other Roles in a module development include
• Continuous Learning Center Manager Ensures
  contracts are in place, coordinates all subject
  matter experts and contractors through the
  development effort, approves deliverables,
  instigates go live process.
• Program or Project Manager (from Contractor)
  Gathers requirements, writes the module
  development contract, ensures there are
  contractors and/or sub-contractors to complete
  the module development tasks, submits
  deliverables
• Graphic Artist Creates graphics, videos,
  animations, etc. for the module.
• Learning Management System Administrator Ensures
  that the module will function in the online
  delivery and tracking system, uploads files and
  troubleshoots online delivery issues.