Thinking about the questions:

My Planning outline and proposal have identified the scope of my project.

How are you clarifying the focus and brief of your project with your sponsor and Institute?
I have had my first meeting with my sponsor since our first 2 day conference and she is trying to set up our next meeting with someone else from the Institute who I hope will be able to support me in the process of the practicalities of making an e-book.  (See previous blog entry)

1.  What research are you doing , have you found,  that clarifies your target learners and their characteristics and learning needs?
 
I have read a lot of papers on digital pedagogies, identified issues for the learners and for teachers seeking to take on elearning through my study (Master in Learning Innovation).

I am going to concact my school's liaison librarian to ask about resources as well as about copyright.

2.  What information have you found, interpreted and analysed that helps you determine the digital content design/learning design for your project?

At the moment I intend to use a mind mapping tool (from the internet) to help me to identify the areas that I want to cover.  I will also use the curriculum and assessment criteria.

3.  What types of digital content, learning design might be suitable for this learner group? 

As students are learning English digital technologies offer fantastic ways to introduce students to concepts as well as offer unique and interactive learning experiences.  I will be using a range of digital technologies in the development of the content and learning activities: photostory, audacity, screen cast (?), wikis, photoshop, adobe indesign, prezi etc

I think the students will enjoy using and learning to use digital technologies - they really feel proud of things they achieve that I have put up on their wiki this term

4.  Are there legal ethical issues you must be aware of, as you design your digital content/learning strategy? 

At the moment the only issues I can think of relate to copyright.  If I use photos of students I need to ensure that they have signed a release (get their permission)

5.  How and where are you documenting your research?

This is where I am documenting the progress of my project - My Blog!