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{{Term|Open ECBCheck| | {{Term|Open ECBCheck| | ||
− | Open ECBCheck is | + | Open ECBCheck is an [[accreditation]] and quality improvement scheme for '''E'''-learning Programmes and institutions in international '''C'''apacity '''B'''uilding. This low cost framework supports capacity building organisations to measure how successful their e-learning programmes are and allows for continuous improvement through self-assessment, peer collaboration and benchmarking. |
− | The Open ECBCheck provides a quality label valid for three years, after this period | + | The Open ECBCheck provides a quality label valid for three years, after this period programs and institutions can re-apply in order to re-obtain the label. Certified institutions and programs also commit to reporting improvements made after having received the certification. |
− | Open ECBCheck has been developed through a participative process initiated by InWent. This interagency collaboration involves about 25 international capacity building agencies (among which 8 UN agencies). <ref>OPEN ECBCheck | Quality Label for Capacity Building http://www. | + | Open ECBCheck has been developed through a participative process initiated by InWent. This interagency collaboration involves about 25 international capacity building agencies (among which 8 are UN agencies). <ref>OPEN ECBCheck | Quality Label for Capacity Building http://www.ecb-check.net/ (10 December 2015)</ref> |
=='''Criteria'''== | =='''Criteria'''== | ||
− | The Open ECBCheck is based on a self-assessment followed by a peer-review performed by external agencies (see | + | The Open ECBCheck is based on a self-assessment exercise followed by a peer-review performed by external agencies ([[#Process|see the certification process]]). |
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+ | Both the self-assessment and the peer-review are guided by a set of criteria. The label has two different sets of criteria for the evaluation of a programme or an institution. | ||
− | ===Set of Criteria for a Program / Course Certification | + | |
+ | ===Set of Criteria for a Program / Course Certification=== | ||
The program/course quality criteria are divided into seven main areas: | The program/course quality criteria are divided into seven main areas: | ||
− | # ''Information About and Organization of the E-Learning Programme'' | + | # ''Information About and Organization of the E-Learning Programme'': relates to the information provided about the program for (potential) learners and the general organisation of the programme. |
− | # ''Target Group Orientation'' | + | # ''Target Group Orientation'': how the learners’ perspective is considered in the various phases of a program, from the development to the evaluation. |
− | # ''Quality of the Contents'' | + | # ''Quality of the Contents'': relates to the quality of the material provided. |
− | # ''Didactical Design'' focuses on the learning design and on the quality of the learning experience. | + | # ''Didactical Design'': focuses on the learning design and on the quality of the learning experience. |
− | # ''Media Design'' | + | # ''Media Design'': relates to the accessibility and usability of the media provided to learners. |
− | # ''Technology | + | # ''Technology - Equipment and Infrastructure'': deals with the support that technology provides to the learning experience. |
− | # ''Evaluation and Review'' comprises the factors that ensure the continuous improvement of a program / course. | + | # ''Evaluation and Review'': comprises the factors that ensure the continuous improvement of a program / course. |
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The institution quality criteria are organised into four main areas: | The institution quality criteria are organised into four main areas: | ||
− | # ''Education & Learning '' | + | # ''Education & Learning'': deals with the quality of factors connected with the experience of the learners (resources available, support provided by the organisation). |
− | # ''Organizational Strategy and Innovation'' | + | # ''Organizational Strategy and Innovation'': relates to the way innovation is fostered and how the quality of elearning is embedded into the institutional strategy. |
− | # ''Organization Processes'' concentrates on the quality and documentation | + | # ''Organization Processes'': concentrates on the quality and documentation related to elearning that the organisation created and provides to the audience. |
− | # ''Technology: Equipment & Infrastructure'' focuses on the way technology supports the learning experience. | + | # ''Technology: Equipment & Infrastructure'': focuses on the way technology supports the learning experience. |
=='''Methods'''== | =='''Methods'''== | ||
The Open ECBCheck label makes use of 5 central methods for quality evaluation and validation: | The Open ECBCheck label makes use of 5 central methods for quality evaluation and validation: | ||
− | # '''Benchmarking:''' Systematic and continuous process to evaluate products, services or processes of an | + | # '''Benchmarking:''' Systematic and continuous process to evaluate products, services or processes of an organisation by comparing them with the recognized market leaders. |
− | # '''Benchlearning:''' Process of learning from the best in the class, | + | # '''Benchlearning:''' Process of learning from the "best in the class", identifying the best practices available and integrating them in the organisation. |
− | # '''Self-assessment:''' Analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of a company or organisation to identify areas of | + | # '''Self-assessment:''' Analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of a company or organisation to identify areas of improvement and determine one position in relation to the others. |
− | # '''Peer-Review:''' External evaluation of an | + | # '''Peer-Review:''' External evaluation of an organisation or program by experts that belong to a different organisation. |
− | # '''Qualitative Weighting and Summation:''' Method for evaluation based on criteria | + | # '''Qualitative Weighting and Summation:''' Method for evaluation based on a criteria catalogue. Each criterion is attributed a weight according to its importance. The criteria are afterwards rated and in the final step the product of rating and correspondent weighting indicates the final score. |
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=='''Process'''== | =='''Process'''== | ||
− | The Open ECBCheck process is structured into seven distinct steps in which a course or a programme is analysed and evaluated | + | The Open ECBCheck process is structured into seven distinct steps in which a course or a programme is analysed and evaluated. <ref>OPEN ECBCheck | Quality Label for Capacity Building http://www.ecb-check.net/ (10 December 2015)</ref> |
+ | The steps involved in the Open ECBCheck process are: | ||
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− | '''0. Inquiry:''' | + | '''0. Inquiry:''' An organisation interested in obtaining the certification either for the whole institution or for a specific program or course contacts the Open ECBCheck Administration Office (http://www.ecb-check.net/). |
− | '''1. Application:''' | + | '''1. Application:''' The applying institute fills in a questionnaire providing basic information about the organisation itself and / or the specific program to be considered for certification. |
− | '''2. Eligibility Check:''' The Open ECBCheck Administration Office evaluates the application and decides on | + | '''2. Eligibility Check:''' The Open ECBCheck Administration Office evaluates the application and decides on its eligibility. |
If the institution or programme is not considered to be eligible, the reasons for this decision are provided. | If the institution or programme is not considered to be eligible, the reasons for this decision are provided. | ||
If the institution or programme is considered eligible, the process can be taken further. | If the institution or programme is considered eligible, the process can be taken further. | ||
− | '''3. Self-Assessment:''' In this phase the institution needs to conduct an evidence-based self-assessment of either the institution itself or the program. This assessment is conducted with the help of a toolkit | + | '''3. Self-Assessment:''' In this phase the institution needs to conduct an evidence-based self-assessment of either the institution itself or the program. This assessment is conducted with the help of a toolkit ([[#Documentation|see documentation]]), which provides all the guidance needed in terms of evaluation of the criteria and proof needed. Once the self-assessment is completed, it can be submitted to the Open ECBCheck Administration Office. |
− | The self-assessment has | + | The self-assessment has two purposes: |
− | * It is the foundation of the decision if a label | + | * It is the foundation of the decision if a label is granted to the institution / program. |
− | * It has a learning function as it provides the institution with a possibility for identifying areas of | + | * It has a learning function as it provides the institution with a possibility for identifying areas of improvement. |
− | '''4. Peer-Review:''' The peer-review is conducted by two different | + | '''4. Peer-Review:''' The peer-review is conducted by two different organisations, selected by the Administrative Office. The Administrative Office takes into account that there are not conflicting interests. |
− | Each | + | Each reviewer has to evaluate the self-assessment provided by the organisation, on the basis of three criteria: |
* Clarity of the information: Is the provided information clearly understandable? | * Clarity of the information: Is the provided information clearly understandable? | ||
− | * Comprehensiveness of the information: | + | * Comprehensiveness of the information: Has all the necessary information been provided to support the self-assessment rating? |
* Validity of the information: Is the rating reasonable in consideration of the proof provided? | * Validity of the information: Is the rating reasonable in consideration of the proof provided? | ||
− | '''5. Peer-Review Report:''' The peer-reviewers issue a report, which | + | '''5. Peer-Review Report:''' The peer-reviewers issue a report, which covers three main areas: |
* Summary of the self-assessment, which includes all the areas where the reviewer disagreed with the auto-evaluation made by the institution. | * Summary of the self-assessment, which includes all the areas where the reviewer disagreed with the auto-evaluation made by the institution. | ||
− | * Recommendation, whether the institute should or should not be awarded | + | * Recommendation, whether the institute should or should not be awarded the certificate. |
− | * Learning report which highlights the reason of the recommendation and contains suggestions for | + | * Learning report which highlights the reason of the recommendation and contains suggestions for improvement. |
The peer-review is submitted to the Administrative Office. | The peer-review is submitted to the Administrative Office. | ||
− | '''6. Awarding Body Decision:''' The awarding body will evaluate the anonymous peer-review report and | + | '''6. Awarding Body Decision:''' The awarding body will evaluate the anonymous peer-review report and decide whether the Open ECBCheck label will be granted. |
− | If the decision is negative, the Awarding Body informs the institute about reason for this decision and provides the learning reports for possible | + | If the decision is negative, the Awarding Body informs the institute about the reason for this decision and provides the learning reports for possible improvement. It is possible to re-apply for the label after one year from the first application. |
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− | '''8. Reporting on Results:''' The | + | '''8. Reporting on Results:''' The organisation receiving the certification commits to reporting on the achievements and improvements implemented in accordance with the learning report. |
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=='''Documentation'''== | =='''Documentation'''== | ||
− | + | [[Media:OpenECBCheck.pdf|Criteria Overview]] | |
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+ | [http://cdn.efquel.org/wp-content/blogs.dir/4/files/2012/07/OpenECBCheck-Quality-Criteria-2012.xlsx Self Assessment Tool] | ||
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+ | [[Media: Open_ECBCheck_process.pdf|Open ECBCheck Manual]] | ||
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+ | Additional documents and information on the Open ECBCheck are available on: http://www.ecb-check.net/}} | ||
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+ | =='''Job Aid'''== | ||
+ | [[Image:pdf.png]] [[Media:Open_ECBCheck.pdf|Applying for the Open ECBCheck]] | ||
+ | [[Image:pdf.png]] [[Media:Checklist_for_ECBCheck_alignment.pdf|Check list for ECBCheck alignment]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:27, 10 December 2015
Open ECBCheck | |
Open ECBCheck is an accreditation and quality improvement scheme for E-learning Programmes and institutions in international Capacity Building. This low cost framework supports capacity building organisations to measure how successful their e-learning programmes are and allows for continuous improvement through self-assessment, peer collaboration and benchmarking. The Open ECBCheck provides a quality label valid for three years, after this period programs and institutions can re-apply in order to re-obtain the label. Certified institutions and programs also commit to reporting improvements made after having received the certification. Open ECBCheck has been developed through a participative process initiated by InWent. This interagency collaboration involves about 25 international capacity building agencies (among which 8 are UN agencies). [1]
CriteriaThe Open ECBCheck is based on a self-assessment exercise followed by a peer-review performed by external agencies (see the certification process). Both the self-assessment and the peer-review are guided by a set of criteria. The label has two different sets of criteria for the evaluation of a programme or an institution.
Set of Criteria for a Program / Course CertificationThe program/course quality criteria are divided into seven main areas:
Set of Criteria for an Institutional CertificationThe institution quality criteria are organised into four main areas:
MethodsThe Open ECBCheck label makes use of 5 central methods for quality evaluation and validation:
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Applying for The Open ECB-Check |
ProcessThe Open ECBCheck process is structured into seven distinct steps in which a course or a programme is analysed and evaluated. [2] The steps involved in the Open ECBCheck process are: 0. Inquiry: An organisation interested in obtaining the certification either for the whole institution or for a specific program or course contacts the Open ECBCheck Administration Office (http://www.ecb-check.net/).
The peer-review is submitted to the Administrative Office.
DocumentationAdditional documents and information on the Open ECBCheck are available on: http://www.ecb-check.net/ |
Job Aid
Applying for the Open ECBCheck
Check list for ECBCheck alignment
References
- ↑ OPEN ECBCheck | Quality Label for Capacity Building http://www.ecb-check.net/ (10 December 2015)
- ↑ OPEN ECBCheck | Quality Label for Capacity Building http://www.ecb-check.net/ (10 December 2015)