Evaluation and Design of Educational Software (EDES)
Note for distance learning students: This class is best described as an online collaborative learning unit with assignments/discussions due every week.
This is NOT a completely self-paced course.
In EDES we simply ask: How can we design, develop, and evaluate technology-mediated learning experiences that are effective, engaging, and powerful?
Together, we will cover the basics of design theory, interaction design, psychological and multimedia theories of learning, and apply them to the design and evaluation of electronic learning materials. Throughout the course, we will engage in continuous design and evaluation– both individually and collaboratively. By the time we finish I hope that each student will be able to articulate his or her own design and evaluation heuristics, perspectives, and style. Design and development work in this unit will be done using Flash, a multimedia authoring environment frequently used in our field. Prior knowledge of Flash is neither required, nor is necessary.
Those interested in educational software; e-learning; ICT in educational settings; online learning, teaching, and training; and information technology will find immediate relevance to this course unit.
Unit Instructor: George Veletsianos
George Veletsianos (B.A, M.A., Ph.D) is Lecturer of Digital Technologies, Communication & Education at the University of Manchester, UK.
My research interests involve the design, development, and evaluation of electronic learning environments, adventure learning, emerging technologies in education, virtual characters, and the learner experience. As a member of various academic teams, I have designed, developed, and/or researched multiple learning environments that have been used by millions of learners worldwide (e.g., www.polarhusky.com). I am looking forward to working with all of you this semester and I am excited to see what each one of you brings to the course.
Unit Teaching Assistant: Annalisa Manca
Annalisa Manca (B.A, MEd) is originally from Italy. She has a degree in Educational Studies (2005) from the University of Cagliari (Italy) and an MEd in Communications, Education and Technology from the University of Manchester (2007).
My undergraduate thesis focused on how teachers and educators can make effective use of personalised learning through new technologies, covering aspects such as feedback and curriculum design. In addition, I have created flash multimedia that can be used by children with Dyslexia in their writing and reading practice. Since 2007 I have been working as a teaching assistant with Drew Whitworth. I am interested in usability and accessibility of E-learning websites and I am thinking of starting a PhD in this subject.
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