Thread:Design blueprint (1)

Very interesting to see the prototype blueprint. A few thoughts:
 * Would it be helpful to set an agreed-upon standard for course metadata so that we all use the same definitions (without getting too complicated of course)? Also each institution will need to translate this information into their own setting (e.g. credit values, year level, how it fits into existing program at the sponsoring institution). Maybe this information needs to link up (with a little magic scripting) into an articulation database as this feature may rapidly grow over time when institutions start to recognize these courses. I.e. a "transfer guide."
 * Learning outcomes and objectives are key for prior learning assessment purposes. If possible it would be good to ensure that learning outcomes are at the forefront as these are the key elements that need to be assessed, along with the assessment pieces.
 * It would be interesting to know what information institutions would be interested in to accept this as PLAR rather than as a "parallel course" where the learners are assessed as if they were taking a full institutional course.
 * Do we want to assume some tools for journaling (would we recommend something such as a blogging tool or just leave it open to institutions?). In the same vein can we assume some tools for collaboration even if the courses are built as independent study? A few thoughts for discussion! Irwin--Irwin DeVries 10:14, 1 March 2012 (UTC)