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A Tool for Determining e-Learning Readiness

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This chapter outlines the process of the design and development of the tool. The tool design follows closely with design and development research methodologies, as outlined by Richey and Klein (2007). The process begins with a review of existing conceptual models and ends with a tool that establishes the link between theory and practice. The process described by Ellis and Levy (2010) makes the link between theory and practice and their ideas guide the methodology chosen for the design of the practical elements of the tool. This integration aims to develop a tool which is grounded in research but can be applied practically.

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  1. Sir Arthur Lewis Community College, Castries, Saint Lucia

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  2. School of Education, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA

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James-Springer, C., Cennamo, K. (2021). Tool Design. In: A Tool for Determining e-Learning Readiness. SpringerBriefs in Educational Communications and Technology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-76994-9_3

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