D6.1.1

=The physical e-learning infrastructure is integrated with key institutional administrative systems. =

Evidence
Ad-hoc development of e-learning environments has resulted in the proliferation of a wide variety of materials and systems designed to support student learning. Many of these are developed without consideration of how they appear to students moving from course to course, how they can be reused over time, or how to learn from the experience of others in developing effective materials. Standards and guidelines can support more effective practice (Marshall, 2004) and their use can result in cheaper, more useful materials to support student learning. Standards are also key to the ‘services’ model gaining currency as a tool for managing the growing complexity of the physical e-learning infrastructure.

Resources
Evidence of capability in this area is seen through the use of consistent, documented practice that reuses previous experience within the institution to build capability. Formal standards are used where available to inform and guide practice and ensure quality and reusability of materials. These standards and guidelines are communicated widely within the institution to encourage wider adoption by teaching staff.