1. Copyright  Altran SDB, 2004. All rights reserved. ALTRAN SDB

2. Copyright  Altran SDB, 2004. All rights reserved. 2 -14 ALTRAN SDB - SIG DLAE Accreditation Process Preparation Consulting DLAE-Applicant Applicant preparation (autoevaluation) Application Applicant submits autoevaluation and related material DLAE check application Evaluation Assessors’ team designation Applicant evaluation Evaluation report Conclusion DLAE reports result to applicant A

3. Copyright  Altran SDB, 2004. All rights reserved. 3 -14 ALTRAN SDB - SIG DLAE Pedagogical Processes Accreditation I Conformance to Technical Standards Pedagogical criteria selection for: Pedagogical processes Distance, on-site or mixed learning Evaluation process Quality assurance and accreditation User interface of the Distance Learning System

4. Copyright  Altran SDB, 2004. All rights reserved. 4 -14 ALTRAN SDB - SIG DLAE Pedagogical Processes Accreditation II Pedagogical processes Requirements Objectives Content Pedagogies Exams

5. Copyright  Altran SDB, 2004. All rights reserved. 5 -14 ALTRAN SDB - SIG DLAE Pedagogical Processes Accreditation III Distance, on-site or mixed learning Full distance learning (including examination) On-site with tools Mixed Learning (blended?) Learning Management System Synchronous and Asynchronous discussions e-project pedagogy? On-line pedagogical documents?

6. Copyright  Altran SDB, 2004. All rights reserved. 6 -14 ALTRAN SDB - SIG DLAE Pedagogical Processes Accreditation IV Evaluation processes Evaluation of process by students Evaluation of tutors/professors by students Evaluation of students by professors Evaluation of students by companies

7. Copyright  Altran SDB, 2004. All rights reserved. 7 -14 ALTRAN SDB - SIG DLAE Pedagogical Processes Accreditation V Quality assurance and accreditation Security Copyright infringement Accreditation of ECTS DLAE Accreditation

8. Copyright  Altran SDB, 2004. All rights reserved. 8 -14 ALTRAN SDB - SIG DLAE Pedagogical Processes Accreditation VI User interface of the Distance Learning System Functionality Availability Integration with other processes (pedagogical/managerial)

9. Copyright  Altran SDB, 2004. All rights reserved. 9 -14 ALTRAN SDB - SIG DLAE Management Processes Accreditation I Identify criteria used by existing accreditation bodies Select criteria for: Organisation Management Planning Organisation Communication Improvement Human Resources Academic staff Administrative staff Physical Resources Availability Security

10. Copyright  Altran SDB, 2004. All rights reserved. 10 -14 ALTRAN SDB - SIG DLAE Management Processes Accreditation II Adapt criteria to blended and distance learning environments: Organisation Efficiency in the management of organisation processes: Enrolment, Evaluation, Schedule, Practises and Practises in companies, Mobility programmes, Complementary activities, etc. Information sources to take decisions Horizontal and vertical co-ordination Efficiency in the management of human, economic and physical resources Suitability between organisation and education programme Procedures manuals, processes maps, organisation chart, etc. Communication channels between managers and academic staff Objectives of the education programme Curriculum, Alumna profile for enrolment Budget Management Organisational Structure for the education plan and the management team Principles and Strategies for the management Action to reach these objectives and implication of the management team Politics for the dissemination of these principles and actions, communication channels

11. Copyright  Altran SDB, 2004. All rights reserved. 11 -14 ALTRAN SDB - SIG DLAE Management Processes Accreditation III Adapt criteria to blended and distance learning environments: Organisation Planning Planning in the education process Improvement plans: Viable, Coherent, Fundamental, Realistic, Creative, Prioritised Communication Effectiveness of the internal and external communication Communication channels Indicators Improvement Existence of mechanisms and instruments to evaluate the results of the education programme Information Structure of the information systems Control panels and indicators Proposed improvement actions Evaluation reports

12. Copyright  Altran SDB, 2004. All rights reserved. 12 -14 ALTRAN SDB - SIG DLAE Management Processes Accreditation IV Adapt criteria to blended and distance learning environments: Human Resources Academic staff Suitable for the education programme Structure Politics for academic mobility Collaborators Participation in management Education General training Participation in pedagogical, methodology, assistance programmes Information Qualifications Academic and collaborator training programmes Education evaluation (assessment) Programmes for innovation in pedagogical methodologies Implication and recognition of R+D activities, Publications Resource, facilities and equipment provisions

13. Copyright  Altran SDB, 2004. All rights reserved. 13 -14 ALTRAN SDB - SIG DLAE Management Processes Accreditation V Adapt criteria to blended and distance learning environments: Human Resources Administrative staff Organisation chart Services provided Activities Training needed for DL

14. Copyright  Altran SDB, 2004. All rights reserved. 14 -14 ALTRAN SDB - SIG DLAE Management Processes Accreditation VI Adapt criteria to blended and distance learning environments: Physical Resources Availability Classrooms Labs Student equipment Staff equipment for DL Learning material Library Security Facilities Data protection