Planning Learning Objects, June 2-5, 2005
Leader: Michael Roy, Wesleyan University
Intended Audience: Faculty, IT/Support Staff, esp. Instructional Technologists
Tentative Agenda:
Friday June 3, 2005
9 AM – 10 AM: Introductions, Goals, & Overview
a. Tools
b. Roles
c. Process
10 AM – 11 AM: What is a Learning Object?
a. Definitions
b. Examples
c. Finding Other Learning Objects
11 AM – 12 PM: Crash Course In Project Management
12 PM – 1: 30 PM Lunch
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM Project Proposal Work
1. Description
2. Courses
3. Deadline
4. Background/context
5. Funding
6. Audience
7. Educational goals
8. Learning activities
9. Content needed
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Present Proposals
Saturday, June 4th, 2005
8:30 AM – 11:00 AM Project Definition
1. Deliverables
2. Scope
3. Time estimates
4. Risks
5. Project team
6. Technology and tools
7. Design Concepts
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Present Project Definitions
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch
1:30 PM – 4: 00 PM Project Plan
1. Copyright
2. Evaluation plan
3. Usability plan
4. Testing plan
5. Maintenance plan
6. Meta data plan
7. Project schedule
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Present Project Plans and Review Next Steps