Universidad Andrés Bello
Project Details
Santiago, Chile
Private University
Universidad Andrés Bello
Project Details
Santiago, Chile
Private University
Universidad Andrés Bello
Project Details
Santiago, Chile
Private University
Building Engaging E-Learning Experiences with Active Learning and Canvas LMS Expertise
Building Engaging E-Learning Experiences with Active Learning and Canvas LMS Expertise
Building Engaging E-Learning Experiences with Active Learning and Canvas LMS Expertise
EctoTec partnered with Universidad Andrés Bello (UNAB) to develop batches of e-learning courses for its online programs through a Digital Learning Factory model. The project integrated active learning methodologies, collaboration with faculty experts, and compliance with Quality Matters (QM) standards. Leveraging its Instructure partnership, EctoTec also provided Canvas LMS optimization and support, resulting in highly interactive courses and high satisfaction from UNAB’s Online Learning Division.
EctoTec partnered with Universidad Andrés Bello (UNAB) to develop batches of e-learning courses for its online programs through a Digital Learning Factory model. The project integrated active learning methodologies, collaboration with faculty experts, and compliance with Quality Matters (QM) standards. Leveraging its Instructure partnership, EctoTec also provided Canvas LMS optimization and support, resulting in highly interactive courses and high satisfaction from UNAB’s Online Learning Division.
EctoTec partnered with Universidad Andrés Bello (UNAB) to develop batches of e-learning courses for its online programs through a Digital Learning Factory model. The project integrated active learning methodologies, collaboration with faculty experts, and compliance with Quality Matters (QM) standards. Leveraging its Instructure partnership, EctoTec also provided Canvas LMS optimization and support, resulting in highly interactive courses and high satisfaction from UNAB’s Online Learning Division.
Client Profile
Client Profile
Client Profile
Universidad Andrés Bello (UNAB) is one of Chile’s leading private universities, recognized for its academic innovation and commitment to quality in online education. Its Online Learning Division promotes digital learning excellence through international frameworks like Quality Matters (QM) and active learning strategies that prioritize student engagement and practical outcomes.
Universidad Andrés Bello (UNAB) is one of Chile’s leading private universities, recognized for its academic innovation and commitment to quality in online education. Its Online Learning Division promotes digital learning excellence through international frameworks like Quality Matters (QM) and active learning strategies that prioritize student engagement and practical outcomes.
Universidad Andrés Bello (UNAB) is one of Chile’s leading private universities, recognized for its academic innovation and commitment to quality in online education. Its Online Learning Division promotes digital learning excellence through international frameworks like Quality Matters (QM) and active learning strategies that prioritize student engagement and practical outcomes.
Challenge
Challenge
Challenge
UNAB sought to scale e-learning content production while ensuring that each course fostered meaningful, active learning experiences.
UNAB sought to scale e-learning content production while ensuring that each course fostered meaningful, active learning experiences.
UNAB sought to scale e-learning content production while ensuring that each course fostered meaningful, active learning experiences.
The main challenges were:
Producing large batches of courses while maintaining pedagogical quality.
Integrating active learning design aligned with institutional learning outcomes.
Meeting Quality Matters (QM) standards across all content.
Providing LMS optimization and ongoing Canvas support for instructors and students.
Without a robust and agile methodology, the university risked delays and uneven quality in its online program rollout.
The main challenges were:
Producing large batches of courses while maintaining pedagogical quality.
Integrating active learning design aligned with institutional learning outcomes.
Meeting Quality Matters (QM) standards across all content.
Providing LMS optimization and ongoing Canvas support for instructors and students.
Without a robust and agile methodology, the university risked delays and uneven quality in its online program rollout.
Solution / Approach
Solution / Approach
Solution / Approach
EctoTec deployed its Digital Learning Factory — a scalable, agile framework that combines active learning design, faculty co-creation, and LMS expertise.
The approach included:
Active learning design methodology, integrating problem-based tasks, interactive multimedia, and formative assessments into each course.Co-design sessions with UNAB faculty expertsto ensure academic alignment and practical engagement.Close collaboration with UNAB’s instructional design team, adhering to Quality Matters (QM) benchmarks.Agilecontent production with iterative sprints and peer reviews.Canvas LMS optimization, leveraging EctoTec’s Instructure partnership to ensure seamless integration and maximum platform value.
EctoTec deployed its Digital Learning Factory — a scalable, agile framework that combines active learning design, faculty co-creation, and LMS expertise.
EctoTec deployed its Digital Learning Factory — a scalable, agile framework that combines active learning design, faculty co-creation, and LMS expertise.
The approach included:
Active learning design methodology, integrating problem-based tasks, interactive multimedia, and formative assessments into each course.Co-design sessions with UNAB faculty expertsto ensure academic alignment and practical engagement.Close collaboration with UNAB’s instructional design team, adhering to Quality Matters (QM) benchmarks.Agilecontent production with iterative sprints and peer reviews.Canvas LMS optimization, leveraging EctoTec’s Instructure partnership to ensure seamless integration and maximum platform value.
EctoTec deployed its Digital Learning Factory — a scalable, agile framework that combines active learning design, faculty co-creation, and LMS expertise.
Implementation & Timeline
Implementation & Timeline
Implementation & Timeline
The collaboration followed agile sprint cycles across multiple course batches over several months.
Key Phases:
Design Framework Setup:Define active learning principles and QM alignment with UNAB.Co-Design & Production:Joint content creation and iterative design with faculty.Quality Review & Integration:Apply QM standards and test in Canvas LMS.Post-Launch Support:Optimize courses and train faculty in active learning facilitation.
Each batch was completed on time, with rigorous quality checks and ongoing feedback loops.
The collaboration followed agile sprint cycles across multiple course batches over several months.
Key Phases:
Design Framework Setup:Define active learning principles and QM alignment with UNAB.Co-Design & Production:Joint content creation and iterative design with faculty.Quality Review & Integration:Apply QM standards and test in Canvas LMS.Post-Launch Support:Optimize courses and train faculty in active learning facilitation.
Each batch was completed on time, with rigorous quality checks and ongoing feedback loops.
The collaboration followed agile sprint cycles across multiple course batches over several months.
Key Phases:
Design Framework Setup:Define active learning principles and QM alignment with UNAB.Co-Design & Production:Joint content creation and iterative design with faculty.Quality Review & Integration:Apply QM standards and test in Canvas LMS.Post-Launch Support:Optimize courses and train faculty in active learning facilitation.
Each batch was completed on time, with rigorous quality checks and ongoing feedback loops.
Results & Outcomes
Active learning e-learning courses
Active learning e-learning courses developed for multiple programs.
100% Quality Matters compliance
100% Quality Matters compliance in instructional design.
Agile Workflows
Agile workflows ensuring timely and scalable production.
Canvas LMS Optimization
Canvas LMS optimization and instructor support through EctoTec’s expertise.
Total Satisfaction
Total satisfaction from UNAB’s Online Learning Division and faculty participants.
“EctoTec’s active learning approach elevated our online courses and our teaching culture. Their integration with our design team and Canvas support made the difference.” — Director of Online Learning, Universidad Andrés Bello (UNAB)
Results & Outcomes
Active learning e-learning courses
Active learning e-learning courses developed for multiple programs.
100% Quality Matters compliance
100% Quality Matters compliance in instructional design.
Agile Workflows
Agile workflows ensuring timely and scalable production.
Canvas LMS Optimization
Canvas LMS optimization and instructor support through EctoTec’s expertise.
Total Satisfaction
Total satisfaction from UNAB’s Online Learning Division and faculty participants.
“EctoTec’s active learning approach elevated our online courses and our teaching culture. Their integration with our design team and Canvas support made the difference.” — Director of Online Learning, Universidad Andrés Bello (UNAB)
Results & Outcomes
Active learning e-learning courses
Active learning e-learning courses developed for multiple programs.
100% Quality Matters compliance
100% Quality Matters compliance in instructional design.
Agile Workflows
Agile workflows ensuring timely and scalable production.
Canvas LMS Optimization
Canvas LMS optimization and instructor support through EctoTec’s expertise.
Total Satisfaction
Total satisfaction from UNAB’s Online Learning Division and faculty participants.
“EctoTec’s active learning approach elevated our online courses and our teaching culture. Their integration with our design team and Canvas support made the difference.” — Director of Online Learning, Universidad Andrés Bello (UNAB)
Why It Matters
Why It Matters
Why It Matters
This project demonstrates how active learning methodologies combined with agile digital production can transform online education.Through EctoTec’s learning factory model, UNAB achieved engagement-driven content, operational scalability, and pedagogical excellence — strengthening its leadership in online education in Chile and Latin America.
This project demonstrates how active learning methodologies combined with agile digital production can transform online education.Through EctoTec’s learning factory model, UNAB achieved engagement-driven content, operational scalability, and pedagogical excellence — strengthening its leadership in online education in Chile and Latin America.
This project demonstrates how active learning methodologies combined with agile digital production can transform online education.Through EctoTec’s learning factory model, UNAB achieved engagement-driven content, operational scalability, and pedagogical excellence — strengthening its leadership in online education in Chile and Latin America.
Key Takeaways
Key Takeaways
UNAB and EctoTec’s collaboration showcases the synergy between active learning, agile content development, and Canvas LMS mastery to achieve quality, scalability, and satisfaction in digital education.
UNAB and EctoTec’s collaboration showcases the synergy between active learning, agile content development, and Canvas LMS mastery to achieve quality, scalability, and satisfaction in digital education.
Strategic Focus in Digital Learning:
Strategic Focus in Digital Learning:
Outsourcing e-learning content development allows universities and organizations to focus internal resources on strategic academic priorities such as curriculum design, pedagogy, and faculty engagement while experienced partners manage the end-to-end online course production process.
Outsourcing e-learning content development allows universities and organizations to focus internal resources on strategic academic priorities such as curriculum design, pedagogy, and faculty engagement while experienced partners manage the end-to-end online course production process.
Higher Quality and Learner Engagement:
Higher Quality and Learner Engagement:
Working with specialized e-learning vendors ensures professional instructional design, interactive media, and active learning methodologies, leading to more engaging and higher-quality online learning experiences.
Working with specialized e-learning vendors ensures professional instructional design, interactive media, and active learning methodologies, leading to more engaging and higher-quality online learning experiences.
Scalability and Flexibility in Course Development:
Scalability and Flexibility in Course Development:
The outsourcing model provides agile scalability, enabling institutions to expand or reduce digital course production capacity quickly without hiring permanent staff, accelerating time-to-market for new online programs.
The outsourcing model provides agile scalability, enabling institutions to expand or reduce digital course production capacity quickly without hiring permanent staff, accelerating time-to-market for new online programs.
Looking to integrate agile course production into your online programs?
Looking to integrate agile course production into your online programs?
Looking to integrate agile course production into your online programs?
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