Applying quality management to courseware design and support

Abstract

This article reviews an approach used to structure technical material into a large number of single theme topics, or modules. A course is a collection of modules. A key feature of a module is that it can be presented in 50 minutes, and is supported by a design specification, typeset notes, a series of slides for presentation using computer projection, a tutorial, assessment questions, and a Web page. Templates support the creation of the module specification, notes, presentation, tutorial and assessment material, Web support page, and the aggregation of module notes into a set of course notes. The modular structure relies entirely on an integrated application of software technology for word processing, typesetting and the creation of computer presentations, and generation and maintenance of Web pages to support a description of the modules and marketing of industry‐oriented courses within an ISO 9001 certified quality management system.

Citation

Walker, A.J. (1999), "Applying quality management to courseware design and support", Quality Assurance in Education, Vol. 7 No. 3, pp. 149-156. https://doi.org/10.1108/09684889910281593