Building a dev-focused learner management system with Django with Sheena O'Connell - DCUS 2022

Django

Discover how Sheena O'Connell built a learner management system with Django for a dev-focused organization, emphasizing scalability, adaptability, and financial literacy, and explore the challenges and solutions along the way.

Key takeaways

Alternative education is a challenging industry.
Holocaust education values mastery of concepts and holistic learning.
The LMS needed to promote asynchronous interactions and simulate real-world work.
The design process was focused on developing a system that could be expanded and built upon.
Financial literacy was emphasized as a key aspect of the training program.
The organization prioritizes professionalism and past experience in the workforce.
The initial candidate pool selection process involved aptitude tests and aptitude assessment.
The organizational culture emphasizes empathy, understanding, and grounding in real-world problems.
The LMS was designed to be highly customizable and scalable.
The team struggled with limited resources and funding, leading to the development of agility and adaptability.
The organization uses a combination of on-site and remote training, with a focus on flexible learning.
Learners can request changes and participate in peer review and feedback.
The LMS was built using Django and is designed to be easily understandable and accessible.
The organization prioritizes national-level certification and nationally recognized qualifications.
Training programs are designed to be comprehensive and high-value, with a focus on digital skills and professional development.
The organization has a strong focus on andragogy and adult learning.
The team values collaboration and teamwork in the learning process.
The LMS is designed to be scalable and can be adapted for use in various settings.
The organization provides support services, including coaches and counselors, to help learners overcome challenges.
The learning platform uses a graph-based approach to represent knowledge and understand learner progress.
The organization prioritizes the development of junior engineers and offers nationally recognized certification.
The LMS was designed with a focus on scalability, adaptability, and flexibility.
The organization has developed a strong focus on cultural sensitivity and understanding in its training programs.
The LMS provides learners with the opportunity to participate in peer review and feedback.
The organization prioritizes the use of free code camps and other learning resources.
The learning platform is designed to be modular and adaptable to different learning needs.
The organization has a strong focus on the development of digital skills and professional development.

Building a dev-focused learner management system with Django with Sheena O'Connell - DCUS 2022

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