{"id":4067,"date":"2016-07-12T13:43:00","date_gmt":"2016-07-12T13:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.efrontlearning.com\/blog\/?p=4067"},"modified":"2016-07-12T13:43:00","modified_gmt":"2016-07-12T13:43:00","slug":"flexible-elearning-framework","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.efrontlearning.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/flexible-elearning-framework.html","title":{"rendered":"The Flexible eLearning Framework"},"content":{"rendered":"
When Dr Badrul Khan developed the Flexible eLearning Framework, he wanted to answer a cardinal question: “What does it take to provide the best and most meaningful flexible learning environments for learners worldwide?” In this article we answer this question by explaining Dr Khan’s Flexible eLearning Framework. We will also demonstrate its significance in the day-to-day job of a typical eLearning team.<\/p>\n

What is a Flexible eLearning Framework?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Simply put, this framework demonstrates best practices in establishing an eLearning development team within an organization<\/strong>. It is also a guideline for organizations interested in creating an additional, in-house knowledge management and development unit.<\/p>\n

Why is this framework important?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

When eLearning development<\/a><\/strong> teams satisfy all facets of this framework, they are better equipped and prepared to tackle eLearning projects and establish flexible eLearning environments for varying learning needs<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The flexibility and individualization factor is called “constructivism”<\/strong> in training and education terminology. This phenomenon is difficult to achieve. It takes years of practice and iterative improvements to achieve a dynamic and flexible eLearning environment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

As for the current learning needs of an eLearner, these are specialized, specific and work-context based<\/a>.<\/strong> These needs require the eLearning development team to be more responsive than ever!<\/p>\n

Let’s find out how an organization can achieve the Flexible eLearning Framework for successful ventures.<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

An eLearning development team consists of several experts. The SME, the curriculum planner and instruction designer, the media expert, the educational technology developer and the\u00a0programmer, all need to be members of the team, depending on the requirements of the eLearning course<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Dr Khan stresses the importance of the eight dimensions in an eLearning development team or infrastructure.<\/strong> He also presents some sample survey questions to determine the effectiveness of these dimensions in the existing eLearning infrastructure of an organization.<\/p>\n

1. Andragogy:<\/strong> This dimension deals with the teaching and learning areas: content<\/a> <\/strong>analysis, audience analysis, goal analysis, media analysis, design approach, organization, methods, and strategies of eLearning environments. How can you establish the presence of this dimension in your organization? Ask your team these questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n