Using moodle to create pal packs (2) (2)
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PAL packs are self-study packs containing resources, activities, and assessments that allow for personalized and active learning. They make up 15% of course content and are delivered through the learning management system. By September, PAL packs should be available on Moodle for each course and timetabled study center sessions introduced to students. PAL packs focus on developing quality learning experiences and include learning objectives, content from open resources, learning activities, assessments, and evaluations. Support is available to help instructors develop PAL packs.
Using moodle to create pal packs (2) (2)
- 1. The Defined Model and PAL Packs Peter Kilcoyne
- 2. PAL Packs What are PAL Packs? Structure of a PAL Pack Delivering PAL Packs through Moodle Examples of PAL Packs Support available for PAL Packs Benefits of PAL Packs
- 3. What are PAL Packs? Ask Sarah Palin Self Study Packs containing resources, activities and assessment Personalisation, differentiation, learning styles Active Learning Engaging
- 4. What needs to be done? – getting started Each course should deliver 15% of content through PAL Packs. (15% of theoretical content in highly practical courses) Meet as a team and decide which content will be PAL Packed and how delivered (supervised in Study Centre, flexible, home study etc) Get involved in CPD Liaise with your ILT and Study Centre contacts
- 5. What needs to be done? – by September PAL Packs in place on Moodle for quality audit. Timetable sessions into Study Centres if required. PAL Pack Calendar – dates for starting and ending each pack. Introduce students into idea of learning through PAL Packs. Set clear and high expectations about engagement.
- 6. ILT Based PAL Packs “ Structure” – recommended not prescriptive Focus on developing quality learning experience Instructions Learning Objectives Learning Content – esp OER/OCW, NLN, Video, tutors own resources, bought in resources, embed when possible Learning Activities – e.g. forums , glossaries ,, journals etc Assessment – quizzes and or assignments Evaluation - Choice
- 7. Learning Content Minimise work load for tutors Searching for content can be done by study centre staff Make use of free to use web based content Use content we already have - handouts, PowerPoint's etc
- 20. Examples of PAL Packs Body in Sport Sports Injuries Employment and Trade Unions Public Services Music Multimedia
- 21. Support Available for PAL Packs Training for ILT Team Allocated ILT team member for small group and one to one support Allocated member of study centre team to help finding resources
- 22. Benefits of PAL Packs Flexible approach to learning Learning styles, differentiation Playing to our strengths Engaging Being personally accountable Learning how to learn independently