Summary
The goal of the Modular Learning Initiative is to bring more flexibility to authoring and delivering learning experiences, by making all levels of the course hierarchy (components, units, subsections and sections) independent, composable, re-usable, and deliverable as stand-alone learning products. This will directly impact course authors and designers in a number of ways:
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As such, the phases become increasingly less detailed as this memo progresses, providing a high-level narrative arc for the initiative without becoming mired in prescriptive approaches prematurely. This means Phase 1 is fully fleshed out, with a recommended technical approach, benefits and tradeoffs. Phases 2-6 are works in progress, with user stories, high-level feature requirements, and an open process to gather technical approach questions.
Phase 1: MVP: Studio Copy & Paste STATUS: IN GROOMING
Phase 2: Easier to author content modularly STATUS: EARLY DESIGN AND TECHNICAL DISCOVERY
Content Tagging
Create units, subsections and sections in Content Libraries
Phase 3: Easier to use LTI apps and adaptive engines STATUS: NOT STARTED
Phase 4: Easier to deliver content modularly STATUS: NOT STARTED
Phase 5: Easier to create and sync master courses and presentations STATUS: NOT STARTED
Phase 6: Easier to share content STATUS: NOT STARTED
Open Technical Design Questions
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