Outline:

Format: 2 hours in a face-to-face workshop with 12-20 participants (can be used as part of project inductions)

Purpose: Provide guidance for leaders of project teams in preparing for embedding:

• Why? Setting the scene - from Business Case to Implementation
• What? Investigating the Case Studies;
• How? Unpacking the Jasinski/Miller model;
• How? Using the Rogers Innovation Attributes template.

Take-aways: Capabilities in blending and adapting selected tools for project requirements

Activities:

• Small group interaction, networking and sharing
• Viewing selected research resources
• Identifying how well your project will further embed e-learning at your place
• Adapting a tool to fit a local environment
• Creating meaningful conversations about embedding processes

Resources:

• Case Studies
• RIPPLES implementation model
• Embedding Checklist -
  • questions used to 'diagnose' the current signs of embedding in an organisation
• Rogers Innovation Attributes templates -
  • a. key questions for identifying characteristics which influence the adoption of innovations
  • b. key questions for shaping an Implementation Plan
• Websites -
• http://innovateandintegrate.flexiblelearning.net.au/
• http://www.icvet.tafensw.edu.au/ezine/year_2007/dec/research_innovation.htm
• http://innovate2integrate.wetpaint.com