A model to support the implementation of courses using information and communication technologies in higher education institutions

Abstract

Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) should promote the Teaching and Learning (TL) activities through student involvement in the construction of their own knowledge in a more autonomous way. In this context, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) can have an important role in supporting this new paradigm, improving the TL process. The professor should then assume the role of a mentor, providing the learning environment that allows the referred process going beyond the physical classroom space. In this work a model to help professors in planning and developing courses with the most appropriate ICTs is presented. This model which is composed by five phases, namely Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation, is based on the ADDIE model. In the development of the actual work, there were also considered the best practices of top world universities. It is hoped that the resultant model will be a flexible and versatile way to support the planning and development of an educational program in HEIs. The outcomes of this work are expected to be valuable for researchers on ICTs use in HEI and may help professors implementing courses in their own environment.