A proposed framework for designing an online based (E-learning) Work Integrated Learning (WIL) module for the Diploma in Biotechnology
Thaoge, Mathoto Lydia (2021)
2021
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2021060815084
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2021060815084
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Current Work Integrated Learning (WIL) programmes at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), for Biotechnology Diploma students is based on students being appointed at companies that are relevant to their training. Lately, the cut in jobs, especially in the current covid-19 situation has resulted in the industry not being able to employ as many students for the WIL opportunities. This creates a problem of students who cannot complete their studies because of the lack of WIL opportunities.
The goal of this study was to develop a framework, which will be used to design an e-learning WIL module for the Biotechnology students. There are many models of e-learning courses design, but very have been used to develop an e-learning (online) WIL module. In this work, the author has looked into the process of developing a framework that will be used to create an online based WIL module, which will allow students to do their WIL in Biotechnology even when they are not employed in a company.
In order to achieve the goals of the study, the research was undertaken by conducting a literature and an empirical study, plus the use of an action design approach. In addition, for data collection, the author used the mixed methods data collection approach, which considers both, the secondary and the primary data. The ADDIE model was followed to develop the e-WIL module framework and it consists of the analysis, design and development of courses for e-learning systems and its application.
MyTutor, an LMS platform used at TUT was identified as the platform which will be used for the Biotechnology e-WIL module. This e-module will be a fully online instruction consisting of three main activities namely; Program Orientation, Learning Activity and Evaluation.
Due to the time constrains, it was not possible to implement the developed plan, assess the performance and usability of the framework.
The goal of this study was to develop a framework, which will be used to design an e-learning WIL module for the Biotechnology students. There are many models of e-learning courses design, but very have been used to develop an e-learning (online) WIL module. In this work, the author has looked into the process of developing a framework that will be used to create an online based WIL module, which will allow students to do their WIL in Biotechnology even when they are not employed in a company.
In order to achieve the goals of the study, the research was undertaken by conducting a literature and an empirical study, plus the use of an action design approach. In addition, for data collection, the author used the mixed methods data collection approach, which considers both, the secondary and the primary data. The ADDIE model was followed to develop the e-WIL module framework and it consists of the analysis, design and development of courses for e-learning systems and its application.
MyTutor, an LMS platform used at TUT was identified as the platform which will be used for the Biotechnology e-WIL module. This e-module will be a fully online instruction consisting of three main activities namely; Program Orientation, Learning Activity and Evaluation.
Due to the time constrains, it was not possible to implement the developed plan, assess the performance and usability of the framework.