E-learning strategy, design and analysis

Timmus Limited can assist you and your company by:

  • Providing strategic e-learning consultancy
  • Writing and designing e-learning modules
  • Project managing / overseeing e-learning development
  • Working within an organisation to identify blockers and drivers to implementation, and positively manage change
  • QA checking e-learning modules
  • Designing, building and analysing data from web surveys and interviews
  • Completing independent research, literature reviews and data analysis

At Timmus we believe that:

  • Effective e-learning is driven by sound strategy. This includes collecting data about learner needs, identifying organisational change management issues, considering development as a cyclical process, and planning development and delivery with realistic goals.
  • Reliable data comes from sound experimental design, use of qualitative and quantitative approaches, and valid statistical analysis.
  • Understanding people and context is the key to producing successful e-learning and communication materials.
  • Effective communication doesn’t require big-budget spend, it requires a bit of thought.

Projects have included:

  • A literature review on the issues surrounding information, digital and media literacy, culminating in a presentation at Oxford University’s ‘Shock of the Old’ conference which was posted online and has now had over 3,500 viewers worldwide.
  • A two-year Government research project to investigate the effects of e-learning on student attainment and motivation. Final reports available online for year 1 and year 2.
  • The design, construction and authoring of over 30 e-learning modules about Lean and Six Sigma process management techniques for Process Management International Ltd.
  • An evaluation of e-learning authoring software tools, resulting in a report and easy-to-use fact sheets for teachers.

About Timmus

Timmus Limited was set up in 2003 and is run by Dr Tabetha Newman. Tabetha’s qualifications include a degree in Zoology and a Ph.D. in Animal Behaviour.
In 2000 she moved into the field of science communication and e-learning when she joined Information Transfer in Cambridge. During this period she produced e-learning solutions for clients such as GlaxoSmithKline, the NHS, and KPMG, and specialised in keeping up-to-date with standards issues, particularly SCORM (the sharable content object reference model). In 2002 I wrote a successful article about SCORM (PDF, 1.05MB) that was published in E-learning Age Magazine, and subsequently re-published in a number of other industry magazines and online forums.

In 2003 Tabetha decided that she wanted to better incorporate her research skills together with independent e-learning consultancy, and so founded Timmus Limited.

Previous clients

Previous clients include: Process Management International Ltd, Futurelab, Becta (British Educational Communication and Technology agency), Learning and Skills Council, CUREE (Centre for the use of research and evidence in education), Hefce, Pure Usability Ltd, and JISC.
Whilst working at Information Transfer I worked on projects for GlaxoSmithKline, the NHS, KPMG, World Rally Championships and Novartis.

Testimonials

“Tabetha was tasked with finding and summarising an enormous range of viewpoints and models describing the development of digital media literacy amongst school learners. She conducted a thorough review of the literature with great efficiency and a highly organised approach and was able to extract robust evidence, making insightful recommendations. Tabetha has an exceptional ability to present complex ideas in an engaging and digestible form. In the presentation of the findings, her enthusiasm and in depth knowledge made her an excellent spokesperson for the project.”

Andrea Shirley, Manager of Online Learning, Becta

“Tabetha was concerned to extract accurate and detailed analysis based on robust data. Her work was efficient and thorough and her style approachable and fair minded. Work was always delivered to time and to a very high standard. It was a pleasure working with her.”

Sue Butler, Senior e-learning Policy Manager, LSC.

“Just a quick note to say how much I like the modules coming through… they look really nice and you continue to have some great additional ideas. Hope we can do lots more.”

Jan Gillet, Director, Process Management International Ltd

“We gave Tabetha the challenge to gather a mass of evidence from discrete sources and analyse it to produce a concise report which highlighted the salient points. This was successfully achieved as a result of her meticulous approach. A thorough understanding of the requirements of Becta has been key to her success, and passionately engaging with the objectives has provided some insightful analysis. Her forward thinking and visionary skills have also been an asset to Becta.”

David Prescod, Manager for Access and Provision, Becta.

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