A Fresh Start

I have now moved departments and am working in the universities Centre for Professional Learning and Development. I need to start by brushing away all the cobwebs and clearing out all the baggage. No more talking about the past and how things used to be. I need to start thinking to the future and how I would like to be.

One of the projects I would like to get going is the development of a professional development framework for eLearning. Previously (2007) before I joined NTU I had found a framework which was created by the Learning and Skills Network for the Post 16 sector. A simplified version has been created which can be seen here. I thought there might be an equivalent for HE but if there is I was unable to find it. So this framework seems like a really useful starting point for adapting to the HE context.

The process used to develop this framework has been detailed.
Step 1 - Define target groups and functional roles
Step 2 - Decide main areas
Step 3 - Identify key themes
Step 4 - Gather relevant data
Step 5 - Identify relevant standards and units already developed
Step 6 - Prepare e-learning CPD competencies to improve quality in teaching and learning
Step 7 - Accept tailor existing competence statements
Step 8 - Develop new competencies
Step 9 - Consult on CPD competence framework for eLearning
Step 10 - Use existing or develop new occupational standards based on elearning competence framework - as required.

This seems quite complex and delves too deep for our needs. However the methodology used might be more useful.
Stage 1 - Background Understand, benefits, applications, how the techniques and tools work and link to the strategic plan.
Stage 2 - Analysis of learner needs
Stage 3 - Self-assessment and upskilling
Stage 4 - Plan
Stage 5 - Implement
Stage 6 - Evaluate and reflect

Linking this to some kind of accreditation will also be key and it looks like CMALT might fit the bill perfectly.