e-Learning Authoring Tool and Model Course: example
This is a graphic of the e-Learning Authoring Tool and Model Course logic model developed by the National Center for Disability Education and Training (NCDET) describing the process of producing utilization outcomes through the various activities and outputs this (NCDET) project is funded to conduct. The model was developed with technical assistance from the RUSH project.
Situation
- Lack of awareness and implementation of Section 508 accessibility standards among e-Learning practitioners
Inputs
- NIDRR grant funding
- NCDET staff time (2 FTE)
- OU organizational supports
- Previous expertise in design and testing of accessible e-Learning
- Programming expertise from Dazzle Technologies (project collaborator)
Activities
- Develop presentation for technical conferences pertaining to e-Learning
- Complete development of existing prototype
- Validate prototype usability with e-Learning practitioners and consumers
- Build and field-test e-Learning authoring system software
- Complete development and validate usability and educational effectiveness of The Job Development Hour model course on CD-ROM
- Provide training, technical assistance, information and products to target systems
- Establish systems to sustain and increase commercial distribution of products
Outputs
- Nexus Trial Version authoring software for e-Learning practitioners
- The Job Development Hour accessible model e-Learning course for vocational rehabilitation and supported employment personnel
Target Systems
- e-Learning practitioners producing CD-ROM-based educational courses
- State offices of vocational rehabilitation within Federal Region VI
Outcomes
Short-term
- 50% of e-Learning practitioners report increased awareness of strategies to design and produce accessible e-Learning
- 50% of e-Learning practitioners report increased knowledge and benefits of course development through Nexus Trial Version software
- 50% of e-Learning practitioners report increased learning of benefits of Nexus Trial Version in developing accessible courses on CD-ROM
- 50% of VR counselors in Federal Region VI report improved knowledge of utility and accessibility of e-Learning courses
- 50% of state VR counselors from Federal Region VI report improved motivation to distribute The Job Development Hour to service providers and colleagues
Data
- Results of 3 focus groups of 10 e-Learning practitioners each
- Pre-post-test results from 20 participants at technical conferences
- Survey of 10 state VR counselors from each state in Federal Region VI
Mid-term
- 50% of e-Learning practitioners report increased development of accessible courses
- 50% of state VR counselors from Federal Region VI report changes in attitudes about accessible e-Learning
Data
- Survey results from 50 technical conference participants
- Survey of 10 state VR counselors from each state in Federal Region VI