[elearning] What do e-learning coordinators do ?

Thu Nov 5 21:59:16 EST 2009

Hi Folks, 

 A  cross post from the VET-MM list regarding elearning, what is involved in coordination , work with other curriculum managers and a job description of the position.
As many LT ( Learning managers ) undergo reincarnations into elearning managers in leading teacher positions it would be really helpful for all of us on this list to share and learn from each other. Therefore, any job descriptions, examples of software and hardware implementation into curriculum areas, alignment with VELS and more are all welcome on this list.
 To assist us, I have set up a wiki at http://www.edulists.com.au/dokuwiki/embedding_elearning called "Embedding elearning" which has among other things an action plan timeline, and examples of " How elearning is used by Key Learning Area or VELS Level ".  Anyone can add to the wiki by registering and editing the wiki immediately.
  Looking forward to hearing from the many of the 206 subscribed people on this list at the time of writing.

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Hi Kevork & Litsa,

      I just read the last few posts. (thnx for the kind words Litsa!) To help answer some of your Qs, Kevork, it's my 1st year as eLearning Cooordinator @ MSJ (where Litsa is) and I've taken the "stepwise refinement process".

      One reason being that it allows for the naturally occuring organic growth of the curriculum to continue to develop along side the evolving technological advances. 

      To deconstruct and reconstruct courses is difficult enough for teachers, in my opinion, without the added pressure of having to "add" an ICT element. The approach of "adding" ICT to a course also tends to trivialise ICT and cause it to be percieved as a seperate and novel addition to any course, rather than a truly integrated and living organ within the curriculum.

      The "stepwise" approach also allows teachers to take ownership of the changes in 'their' course. Ownership of any change to a course is much more permanent than any change that is percieved as forced and laboured.

      A major part of my job, as I see it, is to assist in promoting ideas. I help teachers see which technogies may assist them in their particular course. I show them things that might help achieve the goals they already have, that will engage students and save both parties time and I assist the teacher in ther ability and confidence in using that technology.

      It isn't easy, independantly:
            "To identify new and emerging computer based learning technologies capable of enhancing the quality of the educational program and outcomes for all students in the College ".
      ...so I don't! :) I do it in consultation with the teacher who is the expert in their area. I give an idea or two, WE try it out with as much support from me as possible, and we refine it wherever needed. When it's successful (and it isn't always) it creates a buzz around that faculty and (fingers crossed!)  eventually permiates throughout the school. A few successes and a ripple turns into a wave. 

      I see this approach as only one key strategy in the process of changing the way teahers have done things for hundreds of years. 

      Other key strategies/ingredients include: 
      - loads of promotion of success stories (especially if local)
      - keeping staff aware of changes in the culture of the planet (like the stuff that allows me to be typing this out on my iPhone whilst I watch NCIS in my PJ's)
      - and the eLearming Coordinator REALLY needs the support of a forward thinking principal and leadership team
      - as well as an ICT Dept that supports the trial of new technologies.

      We do have a great mix and I'm in an awesome position at MSJ. Most staff members are also very supportive and want to learn.        

      I hope that helps! :)

      Raymond Nashar
      eLearning Coordinator

      Mount Saint Joseph Girls' College
      133 Maidstone Street
      Altona, Victoria, Australia 3018

      p :: 03 8398 2000
      f :: 03 9398 3498
      w :: www.msj.vic.edu.au 
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      Hi Litsa,

       It sounds like you have a truly integrated team working very well together rather than pushing the elearning person out the front to do it all. I think that is the key and the balance sounds spot on at your school. It was presumptuous of me to assume otherwise .. sorry ...:))
      Thanks again for sharing the job description.
      I do have a question about the journey from the inception of the elearning job to the present. Was it necessary to deconstruct and reconstruct the curriculum in each area or was it a stepwise refinement process to move towards the embedding of learning technologies ? 

      Thanks again

      Kevork Krozian
      kevork at edulists.com.au
      www.edulists.com.au
      Tel: 0419 356 034
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         What do e-learning coordinators do ?

             Hi everyone, 

             Sorry for any cross posts and being off topic perhaps, but: 

             My school is creating a new position for an "e-learning coordinator" for next year. 

             Just out of interest, what do existing e-learning coordinators do in other schools ? 

             Run the moodle, and school website, organize ICT PD for staff on podcasting, vodcasting, and other things, Review software and technology, formulate strategic plans, team-teach helping teachers out with software and technology, and ??????

             Thanks, 

             Paul Pascoe 

             St Francis Xavier College Berwick 

             mppascoe at tpg.com.au 

             http://passyworldofict.blogspot.com/  

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