Philip Butler
University of London Computer Centre
FOTE 2008FOTE 2008
The ‘Technology Premium’
“when it is deployed efficiently and creatively, technology can make a real difference in education and skills.”
Harnessing Technology Review 2007Progress and impact of technology in education
Stephen Crowne, Chief executive of Becta
The ‘Technology Premium’
“It motivates learners, thereby improving retention and results.”
Stephen Crowne, Chief executive of Becta
The ‘Technology Premium’
“It opens up a world of resources and materials for teachers, trainers, tutors and learners.”
“Learning will be personalised ...”
Stephen Crowne, Chief executive of Becta
Personalisation of Learning
Personalisation
The challenge:
'How do we DESIGN learning activities which make effective use of tools and pedagogy?‘
Professor Grainne Conole, Open University
Personalisation
The learning culture is shifting:
individual social
Information communication
Passive interactive
institutional tools personalised tools
Personalisation
Personalisation Model
Element Ownership Focus Key attributes
VLE Institution Course delivery • MIS Integrated• Differentiated Learning
PLP Institution Tutorial Support • Target Setting• Reviews• Status
e-Portfolio: Assessment
Institution Awarding Body • Criteria• Tracking• Verification
e-Portfolio: Learning Space
Learner Personal Showcase
• User defined• Transportable
ULCC ILP
ULCC Evidence Manager
Mahara Learning Space
Student Portal
ULCC Services
40 years experience providing IT services.
ULCC has expanded to become largest UK hosting service, supporting over 70+ institutions and growing weekly.
A team of expertise able to offer high quality fully managed and supported installation.
• 10,000 courses
• 150,000 users
• 1,000,000+ logs per month