Using an Open Textbook and a Learning Management System in Trades Courses: A (Possible) Case Study
Phase 3 – Implementation: 2nd Month
| Moira’s Tasks (Weeks 5-8) |
“Must Have” Goal This Task Supports | Supports Moira Used | |
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| #1 | BEFORE STARTING TO USE THE LMS: Using only Microsoft Word, Moira developed a framework or outline of how she would organize information in her LMS site. She wanted to have a clear plan of her online course components in place BEFORE she started working in the LMS. Moira knew that she wanted her LMS site to support a weekly lesson structure, provide quick access to student services information, and give her students access to all of the course materials they needed in order to prepare for classes and to review before taking quizzes and moving into the shop. Using only the technology of Word, Moira decided she would organize her weekly lessons (or “Modules”) and she identified the common components she planned to include in each Module:
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LMS | For this task, Moira used:
Moira’s mock-up in Word of Module structure: |
| #2 | Implemented planned framework in the LMS: Referring to the course site plan she had previously outlined in a Word document, Moira created the structural framework (i.e. Module outlines) for her course in the LMS. |
LMS | For this task, Moira used:
Moira’s mock-up in LMS of Module structure: |
| #3 | Uploaded all of the Open Textbook files (textbook chapters + the ancillary video and quiz resources) to the LMS site. | OT; LMS | For this task, Moira used:
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| #4 | Connected with direct supervisor (Program Chair) to confirm necessary updates to the course description in the institution’s course calendar.
Course description modified to include notifications to prospective students so that they would know:
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LMS | Program Chair [Specific to Moira’s college & her program; locate your supervisor for suggestions.] |
| #5 | Connected with the college’s “Disability Resource Centre” for their recommendations about what information Moira should provide to her students about help that is available for students with a disability and how they locate help when and if they need it. | LMS; OT | Disability Resource Centre / Accessibility Services Specific to Moira’s college; locate the accessibility or disability-support services at your institution for suggestions. |
| Moira’s recommendation at this point in the project: Check-in with “buddy system” and instructional designer: “How am I doing so far?” |