Browsing by Author "Porter, David"

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    Designing Learning Objects for Online Learning
    (2007) Norman, Solvig; Porter, David
    he phrase “learning object” (LO) comes from the idea of objectoriented programming, where parts of computer code are reused for various software applications. This concept was transferred to re-purposing content for different learning situations. Traditionally, open and distance-learning (ODL) content is designed as a large course that does not lend itself to potential reuse. But with a LO approach, content is designed as smaller units of learning that support potential reuse, that can stand alone, and that can be made accessible to meet the “just enough” and “just-in-time” requirements of learners.
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    MOOC on Mobiles for Development Report
    (2014) Porter, David
    For six weeks beginning October 2, 2013, IIT Kanpur and Commonwealth of Learning (COL) delivered a massive open online course (MOOC) on the topic of mobiles for development (M4D). This report provides a pedagogical review of the M4D online course to assist IIT and COL staff to better understand the outcomes of the prototype course, the participants, their participation and performance, and their response to the course design.
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    MOOC Platforms: MOOC by Design
    (2014-09) Porter, David
    Week 4: MOOC Platforms, module 8 of the MOOC on MOOC course offered by the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) & Commonwealth of Learning (COL), September 2014. This resource contains a video link, slides as well as a document of the transcript. // MOOC on MOOC explores key concepts, methods and practices in the MOOC paradigms. It is meant for both a non-technical and technical audience.
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    A Policy Brief on MOOCs
    (2015-05) Porter, David; Beale, Russell; Daniel, John; McGreal, Rory; Prabhakar, T V
    A MOOC (massive open online course) is an online course that normally requires no prior qualifications for entry, can be accessed by anyone who has an Internet connection, and includes large or very large numbers of learners (generally 1,000 or more); scalability is its distinguishing aspect. In addition, a learner must use a laptop or desktop computer, a tablet computer or a smartphone to gain access to a MOOC. To date, typical learners in a MOOC are individuals with an existing degree, often middle-class professionals. MOOC users also are often below 30 years of age. However, MOOCs have a wide reach, with different courses appealing to very different demographics.