Guidebooks
Up2UML
Supporting Facilitators
of Blended Learning
with Guidebooks
Method
Guidebook
Structure
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Delphi Study
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Results
Panel Input
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Stephan Weibelzahl
Nora-Anne Dowling
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Why do we need Guidebooks?
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Instruction for course facilitators
Contain different syllabi based on the
same material
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Up2UML
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Vary in proportion of self-paced and face-toface activities
Vary in pedagogical approach
Prescribe the setting and possible usage
of material
Aim to guarantee a certain standard for
the course across facilitators
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Stephan Weibelzahl
Nora-Anne Dowling
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What is UML and Up2UML?
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UML
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Up2UML
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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
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Syllabi for different target groups
Innovative training concepts
Partners from
Bulgaria, France, Germany, Romania
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Stephan Weibelzahl
Nora-Anne Dowling
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Method
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Guidebooks
UML2 Course Development
Guidebook Development
Delphi Study “Blended Learning for Small
and Medium-Sized Enterprises”
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What works best in blended learning?
Up2UML
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Guidebook
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Delphi Study
Delphi
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Panel Input
4 Guidebook
Summary
Sabine Moebs
Stephan Weibelzahl
Nora-Anne Dowling
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Mindmap L1
Guidebooks
Up2UML
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Guidebook
Structure
Delphi Study
Delphi
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Panel Input
4 Guidebook
Summary
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Stephan Weibelzahl
Nora-Anne Dowling
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Mindmap L2
Guidebooks
Up2UML
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Guidebook
Structure
Delphi Study
Delphi
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Panel Input
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Summary
Sabine Moebs
Stephan Weibelzahl
Nora-Anne Dowling
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Guidebook Structure
Course Start
Course Execution
Training
Guidebooks
Up2UML
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Delphi Study
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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
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Stephan Weibelzahl
Nora-Anne Dowling
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Guidebook in XML
• Structure of Guidebook can be
described in XML
• Enables more varied use &
formats of guidebook
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• Structure of Guidebook can be
described in XML
<!ELEMENT blend (coursestart, courseexecute+, courseend)>
<!ELEMENT coursestart (purpose, learningtool, communicationtool*)>
<!ELEMENT courseexecute (training | pblproject)>
<!ELEMENT training (wbt+, (discussion | exercise)*, project)>
<!ELEMENT discussion (#PCDATA)>
<!ATTLIST discussion
topic CDATA #REQUIRED
prerequisite CDATA #REQUIRED
duration CDATA #REQUIRED>
<!ELEMENT exercise (exercisebackground, exercisescenario,
exercisetask, exercisematerial?, exercisesolution, exercisefeedback)>
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Stephan Weibelzahl
Nora-Anne Dowling
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Participants Delphi Study
Guidebooks
SMEs IT sector
Up2UML
mean 7.6 yrs experience
Method
Managing Director
Owner
HR Manager
Technical Staff
Software Developer
Guidebook
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Delphi Study
Delphi
Results
Panel Input
4 Guidebook
Summary
Sabine Moebs
Stephan Weibelzahl
Nora-Anne Dowling
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Participants Delphi Study
Guidebooks
Up2UML
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Delphi Study
Delphi
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4 Guidebook
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SMEs Tourism industry
mean 18.8 yrs experience
Owner
Managing Director
Project Manager
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Stephan Weibelzahl
Nora-Anne Dowling
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Participants Delphi Study
Guidebooks
Up2UML
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Guidebook
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Delphi Study
Large Companies
Delphi
Results
mean 6.6 yrs experience
Panel Input
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IT, Automotive,
Contact Center,
Telecommunication Provider
Bank
Summary
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Stephan Weibelzahl
Nora-Anne Dowling
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Participants Delphi Study
Provider
mean 9.9 yrs experience
Guidebooks
Up2UML
Method
Head of Product Development
Head of Education Management
Learning Design Manager
Technical staff
Owner
Project Manager
Managing Director
Guidebook
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Delphi Study
Delphi
Results
Panel Input
4 Guidebook
Summary
Sabine Moebs
Stephan Weibelzahl
Nora-Anne Dowling
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Participants Delphi Study
Trainer
Mean 11.1 yrs experience
IT
General Education
Guidebooks
Up2UML
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Guidebook
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Delphi Study
Delphi
Results
Panel Input
4 Guidebook
Summary
Sabine Moebs
Stephan Weibelzahl
Nora-Anne Dowling
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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
Guidebooks
Up2UML
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Guidebook
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Delphi Study
Delphi
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Panel Input
4 Guidebook
Summary
Sabine Moebs
Stephan Weibelzahl
Nora-Anne Dowling
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Methodology Delphi Study
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Round 1
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Up2UML
Round 2 (in progress)
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Method
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Online – Questionnaire
5-10 aspects considered important
One panel list
Consolidated list from all participants over all
panel
Participants select 20 most important
Results within subpanels
Round 3 (July 2007)
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List of Top20 from previous round
Ranking of items within subpanels
Summary
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Stephan Weibelzahl
Nora-Anne Dowling
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Online-Questionnaire
Guidebooks
Up2UML
Method
Guidebook
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Delphi Study
Delphi
Results
Panel Input
4 Guidebook
Summary
Sabine Moebs
Stephan Weibelzahl
Nora-Anne Dowling
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1st Round Delphi Study
Assessment of learning progress
Guidebooks
Up2UML
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Delphi Study
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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
Summary
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Stephan Weibelzahl
Nora-Anne Dowling
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Course Start
• SMEs
Guidebooks
Up2UML
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Delphi Study
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– 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
Summary
Sabine Moebs
Stephan Weibelzahl
Nora-Anne Dowling
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Course Execution - Training
• SMEs
– Study groups
– Group dynamics
– Labs
Guidebooks
Up2UML
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Guidebook
Structure
Delphi Study
Delphi
Results
Panel Input
4 Guidebook
Summary
• 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
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Stephan Weibelzahl
Nora-Anne Dowling
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Course Execution - PBL
• SMEs
– Efficiency
Learning to be done in
short time-span and
immediately applicable
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– Applicable to
workplace
– Beneficial to learner
benefit
– Customizable structure
– Interactive
– Practice
– Real World Examples
– New Skills Acquisition
Panel Input
4 Guidebook
Summary
Sabine Moebs
Stephan Weibelzahl
Nora-Anne Dowling
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Summary
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Guidebooks
Up2UML
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Delphi Study
Delphi
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4 Guidebook
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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
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Stephan Weibelzahl
Nora-Anne Dowling
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