1. Guidebooks Up2UML Method Guidebook Structure Delphi Study Delphi Results Panel Input 4 Guidebook Summary 1 Sabine Moebs Stephan Weibelzahl Nora-Anne Dowling Supporting Facilitators of Blended Learning with Guidebooks {smoebs, sweibelzahl}@ncirl.ie

2. Guidebooks Up2UML Method Guidebook Structure Delphi Study Delphi Results Panel Input 4 Guidebook Summary 2 Sabine Moebs Stephan Weibelzahl Nora-Anne Dowling Why do we need Guidebooks? Instruction for course facilitators Contain different syllabi based on the same material Vary in proportion of self-paced and face-to- face activities Vary in pedagogical approach Prescribe the setting and possible usage of material Aim to guarantee a certain standard for the course across facilitators Guidebooks

3. Up2UML Method Guidebook Structure Delphi Study Delphi Results Panel Input 4 Guidebook Summary 3 Sabine Moebs Stephan Weibelzahl Nora-Anne Dowling What is UML and Up2UML? Up2UML UML Non-proprietary modelling and specification language Used by software developers To describe functionality, structure and behaviour of software systems Develop new content and training material for UML 2 Syllabi for different target groups Innovative training concepts Partners from Bulgaria, France, Germany, Romania

4. Guidebooks Up2UML Method Guidebook Structure Delphi Study Delphi Results Panel Input 4 Guidebook Summary 4 Sabine Moebs Stephan Weibelzahl Nora-Anne Dowling Method UML2 Course Development Guidebook Development Delphi Study Blended Learning for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises What works best in blended learning? Method

5. Guidebooks Up2UML Method Guidebook Structure Delphi Study Delphi Results Panel Input 4 Guidebook Summary 5 Sabine Moebs Stephan Weibelzahl Nora-Anne Dowling Mindmap L1 Guidebook Structure

6. Guidebooks Up2UML Method Guidebook Structure Delphi Study Delphi Results Panel Input 4 Guidebook Summary 6 Sabine Moebs Stephan Weibelzahl Nora-Anne Dowling Mindmap L2 Guidebook Structure

7. Guidebooks Up2UML Method Guidebook Structure Delphi Study Delphi Results Panel Input 4 Guidebook Summary 7 Sabine Moebs Stephan Weibelzahl Nora-Anne Dowling Guidebook Structure Course Start Course Execution Training Combination of: Self-paced preparation Collaborative activities: analysis, synthesis Project: judgement about value of ideas/materials Problem-Based Learning Problem: Background, task, available resources, anticipated solution, required feedback Course End Summary, different types of assessments Guidebook Structure

8. Guidebooks Up2UML Method Guidebook Structure Delphi Study Delphi Results Panel Input 4 Guidebook Summary 8 Sabine Moebs Stephan Weibelzahl Nora-Anne Dowling Guidebook in XML Structure of Guidebook can be described in XML Enables more varied use & formats of guidebook <!ATTLIST discussion topic CDATA #REQUIRED prerequisite CDATA #REQUIRED duration CDATA #REQUIRED> Structure of Guidebook can be described in XML Guidebook Structure

9. Guidebooks Up2UML Method Guidebook Structure Delphi Study Delphi Results Panel Input 4 Guidebook Summary 9 Sabine Moebs Stephan Weibelzahl Nora-Anne Dowling Participants Delphi Study Delphi Study SMEs IT sector mean 7.6 yrs experience Managing Director Owner HR Manager Technical Staff Software Developer

10. Guidebooks Up2UML Method Guidebook Structure Delphi Study Delphi Results Panel Input 4 Guidebook Summary 10 Sabine Moebs Stephan Weibelzahl Nora-Anne Dowling Participants Delphi Study SMEs Tourism industry mean 18.8 yrs experience Owner Managing Director Project Manager Delphi Study

11. Guidebooks Up2UML Method Guidebook Structure Delphi Study Delphi Results Panel Input 4 Guidebook Summary 11 Sabine Moebs Stephan Weibelzahl Nora-Anne Dowling Participants Delphi Study Large Companies mean 6.6 yrs experience IT, Automotive, Contact Center, Telecommunication Provider Bank Delphi Study

12. Guidebooks Up2UML Method Guidebook Structure Delphi Study Delphi Results Panel Input 4 Guidebook Summary 12 Sabine Moebs Stephan Weibelzahl Nora-Anne Dowling Participants Delphi Study Provider mean 9.9 yrs experience Head of Product Development Head of Education Management Learning Design Manager Technical staff Owner Project Manager Managing Director Delphi Study

13. Guidebooks Up2UML Method Guidebook Structure Delphi Study Delphi Results Panel Input 4 Guidebook Summary 13 Sabine Moebs Stephan Weibelzahl Nora-Anne Dowling Participants Delphi Study Trainer Mean 11.1 yrs experience IT General Education Delphi Study

14. Guidebooks Up2UML Method Guidebook Structure Delphi Study Delphi Results Panel Input 4 Guidebook Summary 14 Sabine Moebs Stephan Weibelzahl Nora-Anne Dowling Participants Delphi Study Researchers Blended Learning as didactical concept Evaluation of TEL Access to Learning Digital Learning Styles Social Media Open Educational Research Content Sharing Business models e-Learning e-Learning standards Delphi Study

15. Guidebooks Up2UML Method Guidebook Structure Delphi Study Delphi Results Panel Input 4 Guidebook Summary 15 Sabine Moebs Stephan Weibelzahl Nora-Anne Dowling Methodology Delphi Study Round 1 Online – Questionnaire 5-10 aspects considered important One panel list Round 2 (in progress) Consolidated list from all participants over all panel Participants select 20 most important Results within subpanels Round 3 (July 2007) List of Top20 from previous round Ranking of items within subpanels Delphi Study

16. Guidebooks Up2UML Method Guidebook Structure Delphi Study Delphi Results Panel Input 4 Guidebook Summary 16 Sabine Moebs Stephan Weibelzahl Nora-Anne Dowling Online-Questionnaire Delphi Study

17. Guidebooks Up2UML Method Guidebook Structure Delphi Study Delphi Results Panel Input 4 Guidebook Summary 17 Sabine Moebs Stephan Weibelzahl Nora-Anne Dowling 1 st Round Delphi Study Assessment of learning progress Efficiency Method Mix Fun Team Collaboration Group dynamics Teamwork Interaction Problem Based Learning Support Mechanisms Multimedia Mixing of Styles New Skills Acquisition Social Binding Real World Examples Study Groups Applicable to the Workplace Delphi Results

18. Guidebooks Up2UML Method Guidebook Structure Delphi Study Delphi Results Panel Input 4 Guidebook Summary 18 Sabine Moebs Stephan Weibelzahl Nora-Anne Dowling Course Start SMEs – Direct contact with the tutor – Answers to individual questions – Self-paced learning – Accessibility of tutor, learning material, IT Trainer – Interaction at different levels through different media – Mixing of teaching styles – Scalability – Support mechanisms – Team collaboration Panel Input 4 Guidebook

19. Guidebooks Up2UML Method Guidebook Structure Delphi Study Delphi Results Panel Input 4 Guidebook Summary 19 Sabine Moebs Stephan Weibelzahl Nora-Anne Dowling Course Execution - Training SMEs – Study groups – Group dynamics – Labs Trainer – Inter student interaction – Interactive; taking student through a number of learning routes – Practice what you learn – Provide access to lots of related material to build student enthusiasm Panel Input 4 Guidebook

20. Guidebooks Up2UML Method Guidebook Structure Delphi Study Delphi Results Panel Input 4 Guidebook Summary 20 Sabine Moebs Stephan Weibelzahl Nora-Anne Dowling Course Execution - PBL SMEs – Efficiency Learning to be done in short time-span and immediately applicable Trainer – Applicable to workplace – Beneficial to learner benefit – Customizable structure – Interactive – Practice – Real World Examples – New Skills Acquisition Panel Input 4 Guidebook

21. Guidebooks Up2UML Method Guidebook Structure Delphi Study Delphi Results Panel Input 4 Guidebook Summary 21 Sabine Moebs Stephan Weibelzahl Nora-Anne Dowling Summary Structure supports completeness of guidebooks XML structure enables more varied use Basic structure of self-paced and guided activities caters for the request of group dynamics and study groups Clear focus form SME learners on end of course activities Clear focus from trainer panel on course execution, particularly PBL Summary