Laboratory – On-line e-learning platforms
Educational objectives: The laboratory aims to provide participants with basic operational knowledge on the functioning of some among the most popular LMS (Learning Management System) and LCMS (Learning Content Management System) platforms. The knowledge and skills acquired will allow participants to select the most suitable platforms in different teaching and learning contexts and to use them both as end users and as back office managers.
Expected learning outcomes:
Knowledge and understanding: Participants will understand the basic features and functionalities and the operating principles of some among the most popular LMS and LCMS platforms.
Applying knowledge and understanding: Participants will be able to apply the acquired knowledges in the management and use of the platforms used, both as user and as manager.
Making judgements: Participants will be able to evaluate, within the vast offer of e-learning platforms, the most suitable for specific teaching and learning needs and will be able to evaluate the best ways to organize and use the relevant learning content.
Communication skills: Participants will be able to illustrate the features and functionality of different platforms to non-expert teachers and students and will be able to provide competent advice on their choice and use; participants will also be able to use in the most suitable ways the communication tools offered within e-learning platforms.
Learning skills: Participants will be able to further develop their knowledge and skills in the field of e-learning platforms, and will be able to profit from user feedback in order to improve platform features and configurations.
Educational objectives: The laboratory aims to provide participants with basic operational knowledge on the functioning of some among the most popular LMS (Learning Management System) and LCMS (Learning Content Management System) platforms. The knowledge and skills acquired will allow participants to select the most suitable platforms in different teaching and learning contexts and to use them both as end users and as back office managers.
Expected learning outcomes:
Knowledge and understanding: Participants will understand the basic features and functionalities and the operating principles of some among the most popular LMS and LCMS platforms.
Applying knowledge and understanding: Participants will be able to apply the acquired knowledges in the management and use of the platforms used, both as user and as manager.
Making judgements: Participants will be able to evaluate, within the vast offer of e-learning platforms, the most suitable for specific teaching and learning needs and will be able to evaluate the best ways to organize and use the relevant learning content.
Communication skills: Participants will be able to illustrate the features and functionality of different platforms to non-expert teachers and students and will be able to provide competent advice on their choice and use; participants will also be able to use in the most suitable ways the communication tools offered within e-learning platforms.
Learning skills: Participants will be able to further develop their knowledge and skills in the field of e-learning platforms, and will be able to profit from user feedback in order to improve platform features and configurations.
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materiale didattico
FIRST SESSION - Introduction and Design (4 hours)
Workshop introduction: objectives, working methods, and assessment
Overview of main LMS platforms (Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard, Google Classroom)
Formation of working groups (2-4 people)
Comparative analysis of platforms: features, strengths, and limitations
Definition of the real e-learning case to develop
Selection of the most suitable platform for the identified case
Course structure design: learning objectives, target users, content organization
SECOND SESSION - Implementation (4 hours)
LMS environment configuration and user/role management
Creation and uploading of educational content (materials, multimedia resources)
Organization of course modules and sections
Implementation of assessment tools (quizzes, assignments, rubrics)
Configuration of communication tools (forums, chat, messaging)
Testing of implemented functionalities
THIRD SESSION - Comparison, Feedback, and Refinement (4 hours)
Interim presentation of group projects
Comparison of design choices and platforms used
Peer feedback session among students
Discussion of strengths and critical issues emerged
Modifications and improvements to the final product based on feedback
Completion and optimization of platforms
Final instructions for report and presentation preparation
SUBMISSION AND DISCUSSION (outside workshop hours)
Written report preparation (common part + individual sections): at home
Final presentation and demo preparation: at home
Materials submission via Moodle platform
Final discussion: during the exam
Recommended reading: Riccardo Santilli - Il mestiere dell'instructional designer - Franco Angeli Publisher
Programma
ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE (3 sessions of 4 hours each)FIRST SESSION - Introduction and Design (4 hours)
Workshop introduction: objectives, working methods, and assessment
Overview of main LMS platforms (Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard, Google Classroom)
Formation of working groups (2-4 people)
Comparative analysis of platforms: features, strengths, and limitations
Definition of the real e-learning case to develop
Selection of the most suitable platform for the identified case
Course structure design: learning objectives, target users, content organization
SECOND SESSION - Implementation (4 hours)
LMS environment configuration and user/role management
Creation and uploading of educational content (materials, multimedia resources)
Organization of course modules and sections
Implementation of assessment tools (quizzes, assignments, rubrics)
Configuration of communication tools (forums, chat, messaging)
Testing of implemented functionalities
THIRD SESSION - Comparison, Feedback, and Refinement (4 hours)
Interim presentation of group projects
Comparison of design choices and platforms used
Peer feedback session among students
Discussion of strengths and critical issues emerged
Modifications and improvements to the final product based on feedback
Completion and optimization of platforms
Final instructions for report and presentation preparation
SUBMISSION AND DISCUSSION (outside workshop hours)
Written report preparation (common part + individual sections): at home
Final presentation and demo preparation: at home
Materials submission via Moodle platform
Final discussion: during the exam
Testi Adottati
Online materials and instructor-provided handouts.Recommended reading: Riccardo Santilli - Il mestiere dell'instructional designer - Franco Angeli Publisher
Modalità Frequenza
Attendance is optional but strongly recommended.Modalità Valutazione
Assessment is based on the development and design of a practical project involving the implementation of an LMS platform in groups (2-4 people), accompanied by a written report and an oral presentation with demo. Assessment consists of two components: individual (70%) and group (30%). The individual component evaluates each student's personal contribution, which must be explicitly stated in the report, assessing the technical work performed, the content produced, and presentation skills. The group component evaluates the overall quality of the project, the coherence of design choices, and the effectiveness of collaboration.