Well, the first module trial is coming to an end and the second is beginning (today).

There have been a number of issues raised both about the learning design approach and about the use of Wetpaint as a delivery system. Everyone's comments have been very helpful and it is clear that there were plenty of conceptual and operational barriers for the group to deal with! I'm grateful to everyone who persevered and will be synthesising and summarising the outcomes for comment this week.

The new module starting today has been constructed by James Williams and uses mind mapping rather than concept mapping in the way the syllabus/curriculum is represented. It also uses Ning as a delivery system rather than Wetpaint. It will provide a valuable comparison of approaches as we move to the end of the first experimental period in December.

The plan is to draw messages and lessons from both trial delivery exercises and to relaunch for further trials in January. Part of the evaluation will be a structured investigation of the effectiveness of customised search engines at identifying learning resources and reflections on discovery learning methods. The roles and relationships of the tutor and learners will be central to this.

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