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myLearning

An overview of MyLearning (Moodle) 2011

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myLearning is Chisholm Institute’s new e-Learning framework and is underpinned by the integration of Moodle, Mahara and Equellawith the existing MyChisholm student space, Strata and other core IT systems.

myLearning – An Integrated Solution

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The myLearning project is strongly aligned with Chisholm Institute strategic priorities.

Specifically , the project addresses the key requirements of Priority #3 of the 2011 Chisholm e-Learning plan

•Provide learning management capability

•Support creative information sharing

•Support collaborative capabilities of the web.

•Provide flexible & pedagogically sound delivery options for students and industry partners.

Chisholm e-Learning plan – strategic focus 2011

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Moodle is an online Learning Management System. Moodle hosts the websites for Chisholm e-Learning offerings. The key Features of Moodle are:-

Online management of learners & courses

Assessment delivery & management

Tracking & reporting

Web 2.0 integration

Delivery of digital learning resources

Core Elements

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Mahara is an Personal Learning Environment, providing a personal space on the web for all Chisholm staff and students. Mahara is fully integrated with Moodle. The Key features of Mahara are :-

e-Portfolio system

Social network

User can create multiple views

Core Elements

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Equella is a digital repository , adding powerful functionality to Moodle by managing online Learning Content. The key features are :-

Learning Objects access & storage

Facilitates Learning Content Sharing

Digital rights management

Fully integrated with Moodle

Core elements

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The myLearning project is a major initiative for Chisholm Institute and has a number of associated processes and systems to ensure the project is deployed effectively across the Institute .

1. Pilot program.

2. Enterprise level business rules.

3. Model for support, online training and resources.

4. The systems architecture model.

5. Plan for integrating learning resources.

6. Stakeholder engagement and adoption program.

Key processes & systems

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Detailed information about the MyLearning project is available via the Chisholm e-learning hub

E-Learning Services, the project coordinators, have developed an on-demand training resource site to support staff in developing skills and knowledge. All staff have also been provided access to this site.

Staff can request a Moodle site(sandpit) to explore the functionality of MyLearning and Course Coordinators (or appointees )can request and publish to the web a Live Moodle Course site.

Project Information & Resources

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This solution is supported by Skills Vic. The licensing for 2011, are as follows :-

Moodle $4.00 per user for 6 months access from first login$6.00 per user for 12 months access from first login$0 per user for training places funded by Skills Victoria

Integrated inclusionsEquella - Nil cost per userMahara - Nil cost per user

Yearly Licensing fees & Services (E-works agreement)

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There is a process for the migration of existing SharePoint (myChisholm) sites to Moodle. Key elements of this process are:-

•Support via eLearning Design Course

•Moodle site developers will be advised to follow a process of migrating Learning resources using the Step by step guide being developed by ELS.

For TAFEVC sites (Blackboard), a case by case approach will be adopted. In some cases, external support from e-Works will be required to reformat and transfer content.

Migrating existing sites to Moodle

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Chisholm Institute will focus its effort in 2011. ELS is establishing a target of 150 Courses with LMS capability.

Delivery Centre Directors are prioritising Courses in each Centre to focus effort.

Course Coordinators (or appointee) will be contacted by ELS and provided Custom Induction training in 2011.

The Course teams members will be provided access to training and support via the e-Learning Design Course support structure.

2011 Targets

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Qualification Level SiteMoodle Meta Site (option2)

Inherits Users from child Moodle Course sites

Moodle Course Site(option1) Entire Qualification

• Individuals and Groups* enrolled by site developer.

• Selected from “add users” control• Multiple groups can be added• Automated group updates

Site collection organised in category hierarchy based on

Chisholm structure

Moodle Course Site Multiple competencies or

subject.

• Individuals and Groups* enrolled by site developer.

• Selected from “add users” control• Multiple groups can be added• Automated group updates

Moodle Course SiteSingle Competency

• Individuals and Groups* enrolled by site developer.

• Selected from “add users” control• Multiple groups can be added• Automated group updates

, Connects all students to Qualification level site

Moodle site structure (2 options)

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1/2/11Digital Literacy on

demand training all staff

8/10/10PILOT commences all

Delivery Centres

21/11/10 Resource Sites

published

25/2/11Automated Account

provisioning launched

31/1/11Enterprise wide

launch V 1.9

1/2/11 Course Coordinator

workshops commence

Project Milestones

6/10/10 MyLearning

environment created

25/2/11 Course priority list released