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Module Title	Visions for Emerging Technologies
Module Code	ES515
School	School of Education Studies
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Dr Yvonne Crotty	Office Number	CA117
Level	5	Credit Rating	7.5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None

Module Aims

This module will focus on the design for e-learning. You will learn the technique of storyboarding. This involves designing a visual map to depict the composition of an e-learning artefact. You will learn how to incorporate the principles of interactivity, usability and accessibility into the completed design. There will be an opportunity to use an authoring tool to develop a sample of the e-learning artefact.

Learning Outcomes

Design a storyboard with a description of any media (text, graphics, multimedia etc.) that will be presented on individual screens/pages.
Detail the accessibility/usability/interactivity considerations employed in your design.
Develop two webpages using an authoring tool.
Provide an account of your own learning and collaboration with others during the development of the artefact.

Indicative Time Allowances
	Hours
Lectures	12
Tutorials	4
Laboratories	8
Seminars	0
Independent Learning Time	88.5

Total	112.5
Placements
Assignments

NOTE

Assume that a 7.5 credit module load represents approximately 112.5 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus

Interactive design principles and practices. Usability and Accessibility issues in design. Planning and design of storyboard. Authoring tools for development of e-learning artefact. Development work using authoring tools.

Assessment
The collaborative approach involves tutor, peer group and interactive design specialists. Assessment involves the design of a storyboard and a description of learner interaction. The storyboard is to be accompanied by supporting text.

Assessment
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Indicative Reading List

Essential
Class Material available on Moodle online learning environment.
Jochems, W. van Merrienboer, J. and Koper, R. (2003) Integrated E-Learning: Implications for Pedagogy, Technology and Organization (Open & Flexible Learning).

Supplementary
Barfield, L. (2004) Design for New Media, Interaction Design for Multimedia and the Web. Pearson Addison Wesley
Nielsen, J. (2000) Designing Web Usability
Nielsen, J. & Tahir, M. (2002) Homepage Usability. New Riders Preece, J. (2002) Interaction Design. Wiley.
Shneiderman, B. (2003). Leonardo’s Laptop. Human Needs and the New Computing Technologies.

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