Liz's+Heuristics

Draft Heuristic Statements:

1. Information overload is detrimental to learning

SG - so you could extend the heuristic to provide guidance on how to limit information overload. (suggestion only)

2. The Inclusion of authentic tasks in online classrooms improves the quality of student interaction and learning

3. Mobile technologies can be used to motivate and encourage learning

SG - Maybe you could put this in an active voice and extend the guidance.... e.g. Motivate and encourage learning by using mobile technologies that ......... (add appropriate uses here).

4. Ensure students have the appropriate technological skills before commencing an online course

s g. Salmon (2000) defines a 5 stage 'staircase' model of competence progression for students using CMC's. The first level is Access and Motivation. She discusses how achieving technological competence in basic access and tool use skills can form the first stage of 'group life'. She outlined the issues well, but saw that this may be seen as part of the online course, rather than a pre-requisite.