Apprenticeships using

TotaraLMS & MaharaLaurent David

Division Manager of TDM Open Source Software Services + Software Developer+ MSc Software Engineering+ Linux Server Professional

Thomas Bell - @thomaswbell88 + Implementation Manager @ TDM OssServices + IT Professional Trainer & Assessor @ TDM Wyre Academy + Co-Author of “Mahara for Beginners”(~August 2012 publication)

Quick intro ...

TDM

http://thedevelopmentmanager.com/“Let's do good stuff!”

● Training..

● In Open Source Software

● Consultancies

● Business & Education focus

● Development..

● Of Open Source Software

● Bespoke Software development

● Management..

● Of Open Source Software

● 'Implementation Management' for organisations

● Successful software deployment

● Totara Partner

● Managed Hosting

● Codeline Development

● Branding

● Moodle Services company

● Implementations

● Training

● Mahara Partner

● Authors of the Mahara book: 'Mahara Beginner's Guide'

● Mahara Certified Training Courses

Over a year in existence now, but with decades of training

provision:Online Training Academy

IT / ICT Apprenticeships Delivery

Tutor Training

Management Training

High-stakes Industry Certifications

2012 Proud to be partnered with:

IT Apprenticeships● Our vision for apprenticeships● Quality apprentices for organisations to grow

into quality ICT professionals● “Learn to make cupboards, by making

cupboards”● Tried and tested..

800 year old concept● “Dog food”

How do we do it?● eLearning Courses● Face to face intensive week training● Learning on the job● Reflection ● Assessment of competence in the workplace● Hard skills tests (hard!!)

What is ?

Key points for the Wyre Academy:● Individual Learning Plans from NVQ tied

competencies. SMART planning

● Face-to-face sessions Booking Management

● eLearning courses supplement learning

● Integration with ePortfolio area for learner reflection

● Completion reports for funding bodies and the boss!

...

What is ?

● Constant development..● Changed the look and feel● Assessment Matrix (“Progress Tracker”) to map

competencies ↔ Evidence● Evidence area for assessor evidence, matrices etc.

eAssessment tool● Totara Upgrades

What is ?

How do Mahara and Totara mix?

● Wyre Academy Totara = Structured Learning Delivery:● Individual Learning Plans● Online Courses● Tracking + Reporting● Workshop Booking

How do Mahara and Totara mix?● Wyre Academy Mahara = Personalised

Learning● Professional Learning Community● Reflective Journals● Evidence gathering● Evidence showcasing● Assessment submission to

Mahara Groups & Totara Courses

Learner Journey In Totara/Mahara

● Learner Registration & Interview● Diagnostics Assessments in TotaraLMS● Successful employment placement using their

skills/strengths● Induction training: “Apprenticeships

Induction” course (online) & Mahara

Learner Journey In Totara/Mahara● Individual Learning Plan/s creation

● Auto assigned relevant competencies● Auto enrolled on relevant eLearning courses● Timescales and due dates added to competencies● Different plans added based on the individual e.g:

– Functional Skills Plan– Diploma in ICT Professional Competence Learning Plan– Diploma in ICT Systems & Principles Learning Plan

Learner Journey In Totara/Mahara● Learner gathers evidence in Mahara● Learners constructs their pages in Mahara:

– Screencasting– Videos– Audio – Product evidence– Witness testimonies

http://wyreacademy.net/view/view.php?id=1259

http://wyreacademy.net/view/view.php?id=1245

http://wyreacademy.net/view/view.php?id=571

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Learner Journey In Totara/Mahara● Formative Assessment:

● Assessor Feedback attached to Pages – Video/audio feedback

● Assessor Discussions & Observations attached as feedback to relevant Mahara Pages

● Final submission to relevant groups in Mahara

Learner Journey In Totara/Mahara● Summative Assessment:

● Totara 'Quizzes', 'Assignments' and 'Lessons'● Pearson Vue examinations at Academy venue

Mahara's Key Features for Assessment Delivery:

● Course Groups● Page watchlists● Email notifications (digest)● Feedback on pages (with Attachments)● The integration with Totara for eAssessment,

reporting and teacher-led eLearning etc.

Additional notes

● Not just for apprentices..● Assessor portfolios of competence● Assessor Profiles● Workplace Mentor Profiles & ePortfolios● Workplace Mentor Training

Mahara ePortfolios at TDM

● We've been involved in the development of Mahara for over 3 4 years now and still inputting.

● Very happy for the continuing success and uptake

● Looking to write the sequel to our successful Mahara 1.2: A Beginners Guide

Book being published very soon!

Plans for the future.. (from last year)

● “Mahara Evidence – Totara Competency” Mapping● “Mahara Assessor Overlay”:

● Point and click on Mahara blocks to grade/assess in Totara/Moodle

● Closer TotaraLMS/Mahara integration

Please get involved! If these sound interesting,

contact us to fast-track its development

References● http://www.flickr.com/photos/salim/

● http://www.flickr.com/photos/nostri-imago/

● http://www.flickr.com/photos/alancleaver/

● http://wyreacademy.com

● http://thedevelopmentmanager.com

● http://OssServices.com

● Mahara 1.2: A Beginner's Guide book

● Mahara for Beginners book (August/September 2012 publication)

● More info on IT Apprenticeships with TDM Wyre Academy