The Scope ofThe Scope ofLearning TechnologyLearning Technology
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The Scope of Learning TechnologyXME 4078: Skills for Blended Learning
A DefinitionA Definition (one of many) (one of many)digital technologies used to support, enhance andextend Teaching, Learning and Assessment bothwithin and beyond the classroom.
It is all about:• Teachers, Learners & Resources• Active Learning• Individual & Collaborative Activity• Communication & Sharing
XME 4078: Skills for Blended Learning
The Scope of Learning Technology
Pete Richardson Bangor UniversityLearning Technologist School of Education October 2008
Major DomainsMajor Domains
XME 4078: Skills for Blended Learning
The Scope of Learning Technology
Pete Richardson Bangor UniversityLearning Technologist School of Education October 2008
Which Technologies …..Which Technologies …..
Teaching & Learning
AssessmentCommunication
SupportManagement
XME 4078: Skills for Blended Learning
The Scope of Learning Technology
Pete Richardson Bangor UniversityLearning Technologist School of Education October 2008
LT Continuum 1 - IntegrationLT Continuum 1 - Integration
No ICT Isolated Desktop Integrated PersonalisedUse Tools Web Enabled Systems
Learning PlatformMISVLE
eP&PFPLS
Social Space
XME 4078: Skills for Blended Learning
The Scope of Learning Technology
Pete Richardson Bangor UniversityLearning Technologist School of Education October 2008
Virtual Learning EnvironmentsVirtual Learning Environments
• Web accessible• Secure personal login• Curriculum content• Tutor & Peer communications• Assessment facilities• Personal digital tools• Collaborative digital tools
XME 4078: Skills for Blended Learning
The Scope of Learning Technology
Pete Richardson Bangor UniversityLearning Technologist School of Education October 2008
Modes of DeliveryModes of DeliveryFormal
• Traditional – Tutor & class focused• Drop-In – Student focused• Correspondence – Paper resource focused• Blended Learning – Tutor, class & electronic focused• On-Line & Distant – Electronic resource focused
Informal• Individual – ad hoc & purposeful• Hobby / Interest Groups - negotiated
XME 4078: Skills for Blended Learning
The Scope of Learning Technology
Pete Richardson Bangor UniversityLearning Technologist School of Education October 2008
LT Continuum 2 – The MixLT Continuum 2 – The Mix
100% 100% In-Person Blended Online & Distant
(Traditional)
XME 4078: Skills for Blended Learning
The Scope of Learning Technology
Pete Richardson Bangor UniversityLearning Technologist School of Education October 2008
Home Broadband & ComputersHome Broadband & Computers
OECD (ORGANISATION FOR ECONOMIC CO-OPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT) Survey 2007http://fiordiliji.sourceoecd.org/pdf/sti2007/922007081e1-e-5.pdf
XME 4078: Skills for Blended Learning
The Scope of Learning Technology
Pete Richardson Bangor UniversityLearning Technologist School of Education October 2008
Home Broadband & ComputersHome Broadband & Computers
OECD (ORGANISATION FOR ECONOMIC CO-OPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT) Survey 2007http://fiordiliji.sourceoecd.org/pdf/sti2007/922007081e1-e-5.pdf
XME 4078: Skills for Blended Learning
The Scope of Learning Technology
Pete Richardson Bangor UniversityLearning Technologist School of Education October 2008
XME 4078: Skills for Blended Learning
The Scope of Learning Technology
Pete Richardson Bangor UniversityLearning Technologist School of Education October 2008
The Teaching ProcessThe Teaching ProcessFace to FaceThe teacher controls delivery of information andlearning opportunities in-person mainly duringclassroom sessions.
Blended LearningThe teacher controls classroom sessions butalso provides opportunities for off-site and out-of-hours engagement with information and learning activities.
On-Line & DistantThe student controls the acquisition of PC basedinformation and the completion of learning tasks. The teacher monitors & supports learning viaelectronic facilities.
Benefits for LearnersBenefits for Learners
• Enhanced PC & Internet skills.• Enhanced engagement through interactivity & media richness.• Greater motivation through personalized / learner centred instruction.• On-demand access for learning anytime, anyplace.• Greater responsibility for own learning by self paced & self directed study.• More effective learning from tailored content varied learning styles & individual support.• Flexible on-line delivery to extend & widen participation.
XME 4078: Skills for Blended Learning
The Scope of Learning Technology
Pete Richardson Bangor UniversityLearning Technologist School of Education October 2008
Extended List
Things to guard against:• Social isolation• Assessment validation• IT & study skill demands• Organisational & motivational skill demands• Hardware & software required• Poor Internet bandwidth• Skills & time to develop materials
Some DrawbacksSome Drawbacks
XME 4078: Skills for Blended Learning
The Scope of Learning Technology
Pete Richardson Bangor UniversityLearning Technologist School of Education October 2008
The Scope ofThe Scope ofLearning TechnologyLearning Technology
Pete RichardsonLearning Technologist School of EducationBangor University
The Scope of Learning TechnologyXME 4078: Skills for Blended Learning