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ACODE has funded the development of benchmarks for the use of technology in learning and teaching (e-learning is used for the sake of convenience while recognizing that some institutions refer to their practice with terms such as flexible learning). 

The purpose of the benchmarks is to support continuous quality improvement in e-learning. The approach reflects an enterprise perspective, integrating the key issue of pedagogy with institutional dimensions such as planning, staff development and infrastructure provision. The benchmarks have been developed for use at the enterprise level or by the organisational areas responsible for the provision of leadership and services in this area.  They have been piloted in universities and independently reviewed.

Each benchmark area is discrete and can be used alone or in combination with others.   Benchmarks can be used for self assessment purposes (in one or several areas), or as part of a collaborative benchmarking exercise

The benchmarks cover the following eight separate topic areas have been internationally reviewed.

  • Institution policy and governance for technology supported learning and teaching 
  • Planning for, and quality improvement of the integration of technologies for learning and teaching
  • Information technology infrastructure to support learning and teaching
  • Pedagogical application of information and communication technology
  • Professional/staff development for the effective use of technologies for learning and teaching
  • Staff support for the use of technologies for learning and teaching
  • Student training for the effective use of technologies for learning
  • Student support for the use of technologies for learning

We encourage you to use these benchmarks and provide us with feedback. A set of guidelines and a case study have been developed to assist you.  In any report please refer to these benchmarks as the ‘ACODE benchmarks for e-learning in universities’

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Questions?
Enquiries and RSVP to: acode@usq.edu.au
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Closing date for registrations - Wednesday 25 July 2007 (AEST 5PM)

 

 

ACODE

48

Hosted by

University of Canberra
Canberra, ACT

17-18

November 2008

 

 

 

   
 
 
Updated 9 Jul 2007
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