Module Development

(Pre-phase) Step 1: Choose Module 

Initiate development by selecting and categorising a module based on institutional priorities, academic needs, or performance metrics.

Sequence of Tasks:

• 1. Partnership Department provides information on new programme modules

  2. Deans and Programme Leaders propose redevelopments and enhancements based on analytics and feedback

  3. Instructional Design Manager, Dean, and PL evaluate academic needs

  4. Scheduler calculates indicative start dates and logs in Unisis

  5. Module is categorised: New / Redevelopment / Enhancement

  6. Instructional Design Head confirms development timeline and allocates team

Involved Parties: Instructional Design Manager, Instructional Design Head, School Dean, Programme Leader, Scheduler

Useful Tools: Unisis, Moodle Analytics, Wiki195

Step 2: Assign Academic Expert

Nominate a subject specialist to support academic rigour, source selection, and specification alignment.

Sequence of Tasks:

1. 1. Instructional Design Head notifies Deans and PLs about scheduled modules

   2. Programme Leaders nominate Academic Experts

   3. Academic Expert is briefed on the module descriptor and timeline

   4. Roles and expectations are confirmed

Involved Parties: Instructional Design Head, Programme Leader, Academic Expert

Useful Tools: Email, Monthly MDE Coordination Meeting

Step 3: Define Structure and Resources

Develop a weekly structure and define the academic resources required to guide content creation.

Sequence of Tasks:

1. Instructional Design Specialist drafts weekly structure using AI and module descriptor

2. Draft sent to Academic Expert for feedback and refinement

3. Academic Expert selects credible resources and readings

4. Finalised structure and source list are returned to ID team

Involved Parties: Instructional Design Specialist, Academic Expert

Useful Tools: Google Drive, Google Docs, MyBib (citation tool), Chat GPT/Gemini, Module Descriptor

Step 4: Generate Academic Content

Create scholarly weekly topic overviews, key points and scripts using AI tools, grounded in the approved structure and sources.

Sequence of Tasks:

• 1. Import the academic articles provided into MyBib for citation

  2. Upload sources to NotebookLM

  3. Generate weekly topic overview using structured prompts

  4. Add references and formatting in Google Docs

  5. Generate key points and presenter scripts to be used for presentations and video.

Involved Parties: Instructional Design Specialist

Useful Tools: NotebookLM, MyBib (citation tool), Google Docs

Step 5: Review and Align Academic Content

Ensure academic content is reviewed for rigour, accuracy, and alignment with LOs and APs.

Sequence of Tasks:

• 1. Share Google Docs with Academic Expert

  2. Expert reviews for accuracy, clarity, and LO/AP alignment

  3. Instructional Design Specialist revises and finalises content

  4. Iterate as needed until academic validation is complete

Involved Parties: Academic Expert, Instructional Design Specialist

Useful Tools: Google Docs (comments and suggestions)