VUSSC/Singapore BC/Workshop Consolidated Plan

Presentation Design

• Title of Workshop
• Target Group/size
• Objectives
• Pre-workshop activities
• Workshop design
• Delivery structure
• Delivery mode
• Resources

Workshop Details

• Title: Training Educators to Design and Develop ODL Materials

• Target Group: approx. 20 Educators

• Duration: 3 Days

Objectives of the Workshop

• To train educators in the design and development of ODL materials
  • Expose participants to the principles of ODL
  • Help participants develop skills in the use of the relevant technologies
  • Expose participants to various instructional design models

Pre- Workshop Checklist

• Determine the
  • Rationale
  • Instructional strategies
  • Delivery mechanisms
  • Technology requirements
  • Evaluation processes
  • Design, distribute and evaluate pre-test instrument to participants (2wks prior)
  • Target group/participants
  • Budget/source of funding
  • Duration

• Resources And Facilities
  • Workshop Package - Programme, Handouts, cd-rom (sufficient quantities).
  • Stationery - folders, writing materials, Certificate
  • Lab-based environment - Internet access, PCs, IT and Media support
  • Human resources - Course Management, Clerical, Protocol, Organize secretariat to administrate workshop- registration, etc.etc ...
  • Lunch & refreshments
  • Appropriate facilities e.g. venue
  • Transport and allowance etc..

• Event Promotion (e.g. Send invitations to participants, media and other officials, advertising)

• Workshop Formalities (opening and closing ceremonies, Protocol, Invitations to Ministry, guest lists etc..)

• Record Procedings (e.g. digital recording)

Workshop

Structure

• Daily program 9:00am - 3:00pm
• 15min. break at 10:30, Lunch 12-1:00
• Four working session per day
• Presentations by resource personnel
• Individual and Group activity
• Group presentations

Content

• Concept of ODL
• Best Practices – various aspects of ODL (target group – mixed)
• Needs analysis – How?
• Planning ODL material
  • Factors to consider when developing materials
  • Language – style and use of interactive language
  • Format and Layout of content
• Instructional designs
• Writing of ODL material
• Student assessment and evaluations

Workshop Opening

• 1hour
• Welcome and Opening remarks
• Formal Address
• Special item e.g. cultural dance, dramatic presentation
• Vote of thanks etc.
• Refreshments (optional)

Workshop Closing

• Workshop evaluation
• Official closing

Post Workshop

• Preparation of report
• Follow up
• Final Report