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Assessing Online Learning Process Maturity: the e-Learning Maturity Model Janet May Associate Director Penn State World Campus
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SLN SOLsummit 2009 presentation - by Janet Mayhttp://slnsolsummit2009.edublogs.org "The E-Learning Maturity Model" (eMM) provides a means by which institutions can assess and compare their capability to sustainably develop, deploy and support e-learning" (Marshall, 2007). The model focuses on inputs and processes, and has its underpinnings in a software development nd deplyment framework that emphasizes capacity building and creating scalable processes. This presentation will describe the model and how Penn State World Campus has implemented it to assist in strategic planning and quality improvement. Audience members will gain an understanding of eMM, how it has been used internationally as a quality assurance process and benchmarking tool, and its benefits. The results of the first iteration of eMM at PSU World Campus will be introduced giving audience members concrete advice on how to begin the process.
Transcript of Janet May's Assessing Online Learning Process Maturity: the e-Learning Maturity Model
Assessing Online LearningProcess Maturity: the e-Learning
Maturity Model
Janet MayAssociate Director
Penn State World Campus
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The e-Learning Maturity Model(eMM) focus…
“…changingorganisational conditionsso that e-learning isdelivered in a sustainableand high quality fashionto as many students aspossible” (2006)
Stephen MarshallVictoria University of Wellington
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The eMM focus… “The key concept is that the ability of an
organisation to be effective in a particulararea of work is dependent on theircapability to engage in high quality,reproducible, processes that can besustained and built upon”
Stephen Marshall Victoria University of Wellington (2006)
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How can the eMM benefit PennState World Campus?
• Help us better understand our ownorganizational capacity for sustainedsuccess with online learning
• Implement change based on thatunderstanding
• Benchmark with other Institutions
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The e-Learning Maturity Model (eMM)is…
• A quality improvement tool that measuresan institution’s ability to sustain onlinelearning
• Provides a set of key practices that caninform improvement activities
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Process categories
Each process category includes multipleprocesses, for a total of 35 processes
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Process categories• Each Process assessed on 5 dimensions
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eMM dimensions1 Delivery ~ creation and delivery of
process outcomes• Assess the extent to which the process is
seen to operate within the institution.• Without capability in other dimensions, at
risk of failure or unsustainable delivery andwasting resources through needlessduplication.
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eMM dimensions2 Planning ~ assesses the use of
predefined objectives and plans inconducting the work of the process.
• The use of predefined plans potentiallymakes process outcomes more able to bemanaged effectively and reproduced ifsuccessful.
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eMM dimensions3 Definition ~ use of institutionally defined
and documented standards, templatesand policies during implementation ofprocess.
• The institution has clearly defined how agiven process should be performed.
• This does not mean that the staff of theinstitution follows this guidance.
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eMM dimensions4 Management ~ how the institution
manages implementation of process andensures the quality of the outcomes.
• Capability reflects measurement of theoutcomes and the way in which thepractices of the process are performed bythe staff of the institution.
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eMM dimensions5 Optimization ~ the extent to which an
institution is using formal approaches toimprove capability measured within theother dimensions of this process.
• Capability reflects a culture of continuousimprovement.
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eMM dimensions• Not an hierarchical model; does not measure
progressive levels• The dimension concept is holistic capability• Capability at the higher dimension without
capability at the lower dimensions does notdeliver desired outcomes
• Capability at the lower dimensions that isunsupported in the higher dimensions will beunsustainable and unresponsive to change andlearner needs
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Not assessed
Fully adequate
Largely adequate
Partially adequate
Not practiced/Notadequate
MeaningRating
Institutional “capability”
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Example eMM Capability Assessment
Not assessed
Fully adequate
Largely adequate
Partially adequate
Not practiced/Not adequate
MeaningRating
Not assessed
Fully adequate
Largely adequate
Partially adequate
Not practiced/Not adequate
MeaningRating
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As a Benchmarking Tool
Delivery
OptimizationProcesses that directly impact onpedagogical aspects of e-learning
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At Penn State World Campus…• Beginning an eMM project…
– Wanted a mature program, fully developed– Wanted a program that the World Campus
had developed, rather than another unit at theUniversity
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At Penn State World Campus…Selected BS in Turfgrass Science
• Worked with lead faculty, instructional designer,administrators, and others to assess the program.
• Required evidence collection.• Iterative process.• Assessment just completed…..
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Penn State World Campus
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For more information on eMM…Please contact– Janet May at [email protected]– Stephen Marshall at
Please visit the eMM web site:– http://www.utdc.vuw.ac.nz/research/emm/
