E-skills in the Learning Environment

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2024.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU025925
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD3-Application of skills
  • GD5-Communication and presentation
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Know how to create an e-learning resource for use within a scheme of work.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Develop an e-learning resource.
  • 1.2
    Evaluate the benefits for using the e-learning resource with learners rather than a more conventional resource.
  • 1.3
    Embed the e-resource into a scheme of work.
2.

Be able to know how to use a spreadsheet application.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Use formulae and functions within a spreadsheet.

    (e.g. SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN)

  • 2.2
    Develop an interactive chart using spreadsheet data.
  • 2.3
    Analyse data and link/copy into a word or presentation document.
3.

Understand how to use the Creative Commons Licence guidelines when using resources.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Explain the Creative Commons Licence guidelines, using examples from two resources:

    • a website
    • an image.
  • 3.2

    Use the CCL logos and statements to mark an original piece of own work as free to share and modify for educational purposes.

4.

Know how to use word processing software and presentation software to add interest, interactivity and accessibility into e-resources.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Use word processing or presentations software to:

    a) Develop a video clip and audio file

    b) Insert a video clip and edited audio file into a presentation

    c) Add a table to word processing software

    d) Insert images to a document

  • 4.2
    Analyse how this supports differing learning styles.
5.

Know how to create an interactive resource for e-Assessment.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1

    Develop an interactive resource for e-Assessment.

  • 5.2

    Evaluate the effectiveness of the resource.

6.

Understand how to make materials inclusive and accessible to different learning styles and learner needs.

Assessment Criteria

  • 6.1
    Evaluate an existing resource and adapt it, or create alternative formats, to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to different learning styles and learner needs.
7.

Understand how to create and manage online and communication tools effectively.

Assessment Criteria

  • 7.1
    Manage and moderate a discussion board.
  • 7.2
    Create a Wiki or Blog to reflect on own learning.
  • 7.3
    Record own podcast and make available online.
  • 7.4
    Use contact software to manage an email distribution group.