Abstract
Commentary on: Chapter 21: Challenges in the Wider Adoption of Learning Design: Two Exploratory Case Studies. (Griffiths, Blat, Casado, GarcÃa, MartÃnez, Sayago, 2005)
Abstract: This paper explores constraints around institutions, particularly in respect of the potential for effective uptake of LD tools within institutions. It seeks mechanisms that may reduce the balance of effort so creation of UOLs based on LD is more justifiable in institutional contexts. It attempts to illustrate how apparent similarity between what are substantially different contexts can mask potential LD benefits. This can affect adoption of LD either through LD-based tools or through vendor-reliance of an institution.
The role of teams of LD experts, not affiliated to mainstreaming work in an institution, is also examined. Particular attention is paid to how they are contributing to reducing institutional load in providing the type of support described. This may help increase eventual uptake of individual LD developments.
Interactive demonstrations: Some footnote links can only be accessed by members' login to the community area relevant to the discussion in this paper. Viewing the development versions of tools and UoLs described will require registration and/or approval with the relevant community. This includes:
- UNFOLD (Understanding New Frameworks of Learning Design) CoP site. Registration details available from: https://www.unfold-project.net:8082/UNFOLD/join_form
- Moodle Open Universiteit Nederland. Registration details available from: http://moodle.learningnetworks.org/