The Who – Persona 1 Personal Data Name: Karen Rogers Short Bio: Karen is a part-time secretary in the outpatients department of a busy hospital. She is mainly responsible for record keeping and updating. She is also required to produce reports and monitor trends in patient illnesses and hospital visits etc. Who is it? Goals and Aspirations Main Goals and Drivers: To secure a full-time position within her present employment. To advance to level of supervisor / head of department To use technology to innovate within her department. To streamline her current duties through use of technology. Age: 35 Role: Part-time Secretary Location: Kildare Time in present position: 2.5 years Technology / Skills Current Skill level Completed ECDL course (entry level) QQI L4 – Spreadsheets, Word, Database and Presentation Active on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter Current Skill Needs More advanced skill in spreadsheet functions & Design Ability to collect data efficiently. Analyse, chart and produce visual representations of collected data. The Who – Persona 2 Personal Data Name: Jacob Poufong Goals and Aspirations Main Goals and Drivers: To grow the business – more locations Short Bio: Jacob runs his own car washing / valeting business. He has been in operation for the past 18 mths. He currently has 4 employees. The business has grown rapidly and now includes contracts for many local businesses to look after company fleet cars and vans. Who is it? Age: 36 Role: Business Owner Location: Offaly Time in present position: 18 Months To get full use of technology in running the business. To have access to courses without to much disturbance to daily routines. To use technology to monitor income, outgoings, trends and handle staff timetabling. Have access to topic specific “how to” videos. Technology / Skills Current Skill level Diploma in business studies Completed online MS office (basic) course Active on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter Has a business web site. Current Skill Needs More advanced skill in spreadsheet functions & Design Produce invoices Produce staff time tables Track stock Produce projections The Who – Persona 3 Personal Data Name: Sharon Barker Goals and Aspirations Main Goals and Drivers: To secure full or part-time employment. Short Bio: Sharon worked in banking for 12 years. She left to start a family and be with her children especially during their younger years. Her two children are now in secondary school and she would like to update her skills and re-enter the jobs market To update technological skills To be able to assist her children with technology To compete in the workplace. Who is it? Age: 49 Role: Home maker Location: Kildare Technology / Skills Current Skill level Leaving certificate Current Skill Needs Advance her skill levels (particularly spreadsheets) Completed online spreadsheet and word courses Develop deeper understanding of technology. Active on Social media Update her knowledge of new applications. The Personas • The chosen personas are a representation of the learners who may wish to access the course. • Typically they are motivated individuals, with a low to medium technological skills base. • The majority will have participated in online or blended courses previously. • To meet their needs the courses would have to be short (48 – 50 hrs) spread over a number of weeks. • Topic specific, instructional learning assets, (video) to enable them to revisit as required. The learning Problem – Spreadsheet skills Personas • • • • Need to update / enhance existing skills in a specific area (spreadsheets). Remember, understand and apply advanced formula and charting tools. Need to collect, analyse and assimilate data. Understand, design and implement an efficient working solution to a real world problem. Course proposal • Intermediate / advanced spreadsheet course • Delivery – blended, with in class tutorials, reinforced with online instructional videos/ quizzes / assignments. Model - SMART • • • • • Specific – use of most common spreadsheet applications including formulas, functions, charting etc. Measurable- ability to complete assignments and final project Attainable – realistic goals in terms of course length. Relevant – use of most up to date software and directly linked to learners needs. Timely – To achieve goals by the end of the course The Why Purpose of the course • Enhance the learners knowledge such that they have the skill and knowledge to analyse data, design and implement a spreadsheet solution to a given problem, use the most up to date spreadsheet techniques. Learning Outcomes • Collect an analyse data. • Understand good spreadsheet design • Design and create functional spreadsheet. • Remember and understand how to construct formula / mathematical solutions • Using the correct tools (formula), Implement the most efficient solution for a given problem The what –Spreadsheets – Linear Modularisation Course Overview and introduction Review of existing Skills Project selection & Design (project on-going throughout course) Customization & Printing Formulas & functions 1 Formulas & functions 2 Charts & Pivot tables Data validation & Protection Project Completion & Exam Activities Activities Activities Activities Activities Activities Activities Activities Activities Class Based Quizzes OnLine Instruction (class) Instruction (class) Instruction (class) Instruction (class) Instruction (class) Exercises Instruction (class) Exam Class Instruction (video) Instruction (video) Instruction (video) Instruction (video) Instruction (video) Instruction (video) Project Review Review Exercises / Quiz / feedback Review Exercises / Quiz / feedback Review Exercises / Quiz / feedback Review Exercises / Quiz / feedback Review Exercises / Quiz / feedback Review Exercises / Quiz / feedback Feedback Wrap up Flipgid Instruction The How Module Micro View Class Discussion Online / face to face Exercise online submission / electronic feedback Class Instruction online / face to face Module X Module Review Quiz Video Instruction Mp4 – video controllers MS forms Exercise online submission / electronic feedback The How – linear (10-12 wks) Format - Linear Each individual module is presented as follows: • Intro • Instruction (tutor led) • Exercise (student – class based) • Video Instruction (Student home based) • Exercise (student - home based) • Topic review quiz (electronic submission and feedback) Mode of delivery Face-to face / online Asynchronous Facilitates ease of access, inclusive Module 1 Overview / Intro Module 3 Module 5 Project Design / Selection Formulas and functions 1 Module 2 Module 4 Module 6 Review Skills Customizatio n Formulas and Function3 2 Flow • Each module is consistent in design and delivery. This allows a smooth flow between modules • Each module builds on previous module. • Progresses learners knowledge and understanding in a hierarchical fashion • Progression (Blooms Taxonomy ) Module 7 Module 9 Charts & Pivot tables Project & Exam Module 8 Validation & Protection 8-10 hour Shabatura, J., 2022. Using Bloom’s Taxonomy to Write Effective Learning Objectives | Teaching Innovation and Pedagogical Support. [online] Tips.uark.edu. Available at: <https://tips.uark.edu/usingblooms-taxonomy/> [Accessed 2 April 2022]. <a href='https://www.freepik.com/photos/young-lady'>Young lady photo created by diana.grytsku - www.freepik.com</a> <a href='https://www.freepik.com/photos/happy-man'>Happy man photo created by wayhomestudio - www.freepik.com</a> <a href='https://www.freepik.com/photos/smilingpeople'>Smiling people photo created by freepik www.freepik.com</a>
