Proposal

The Anticipated Deliverables and Outcomes

An open source. Web-enabled peer review tool for online learning and teaching.
Four case studies on the peer review process and five case studies on the use of the peer review tool for online learning and teaching within partner institutions.
Evaluation of the peer review process, peer review/quality assurance processes, and deployment process.
Documentation for the peer review process, peer review/quality assurance processes, and deployment process.
An open source peer review tool and workflow process model with supporting user cases.
Evaluation of the tool; its effectiveness and value for money.
Evaluation of the suitability of the open source tool used in this project.

Web-enabled peer review process for online learning and teaching.
Procedures that will promote quality online learning and teaching, and peer review data that can be used for the recognition and reward of online learning and teaching.
Dissemination and promotion of the new Web-enabled peer review process and procedures throughout the Australian higher education community.
Collaborative evaluation of partner institutions’ processes.
Dissemination of technical knowledge regarding the process and tools for enhancing the open source peer review tool.
Enhancement and dissemination of practical knowledge and understanding of standards-based online learning material peer review.
Extend the number and range of staff involved in peer review of online learning and teaching.
Increase in the creation of standards-based online learning materials.
Increased reviewees’ engagement with examples and literature related to online learning and teaching.
Increased reviewers’ engagement with online peer review criteria.