eLearning 2007Day 1

Julie Collareda

TAFE NSW – Sydney Institute

Program

Day 1-Introduction Day - Personalised learning environments

and Web 2.0 Day 3-Web 2.0 continues Day 4-Developing resources and learning

objects Day 5-mLearning

Workshop outcomes Background to eLearning Creating innovative teaching and

learning resourcesPlanningDevelopingDelivery

Day one Using technology in teaching and learning

21 Century LearningLife based learningPersonalised Learning EnvironmentsWhat is eLearning? Impact of technologyTeaching and learning practiceBlended delivery modelsLearning management systemsSkills and knowledgeWeb 2.0

21 Century Learning

Impact technology Knowledge era Life based learning Life long learning

Life based learning

capability development is the new emphasis for working and learning in VET

life based learning is a contemporary framework for capability development

a strength based orientation to capability development is most effective for change.

eLearning? “As a component of flexible learning, e-learning involves the application of electronic media in the delivery of flexible vocational education and training (VET) programs. It can include the use of web, CD-ROM or computer-based learning resources in the classroom, workplace or home, as well as online access to course activities such as group discussions and online assessment activities”

(Australian Flexible delivery framework 2005)

IssuesLack of skill and knowledgeTime and funding InfrastructureModels for deliveryE-business case

Why is it important ? Social, cultural and economic impact of

technology Need for flexibility Life long learning Multiple career paths ‘Just in time’ learning Work based learning Quality educational experiences

Impact of technology

Many waves in learning Writing Printing Broadcast media Consumer storage media-audio, videocassette

and CD, DVD PC and CD/DVD Internet technology

Why change? Improve the quality of delivery More personalised programs Increased flexibility Cost savings

Using technology effectively Concentrate on the pedagogy not the

technology Skills and experience of lecturers Target audience Access to technology Support systems Engaging the learner Stimulating learning Examples

Teaching and learning practice Self directed Collaborative Networked Facilitation Pedagogy

Blended delivery Combination of delivery components to best meet the

needs of students Needs to be simple for learners to follow Carefully planned Can use the best of all methods of delivery-online

and offline Different models

Reference

Blended delivery

Blended delivery 11

Clark, D. (2004) Blended delivery.

http://www.epic.co.uk

Components of blended delivery

Offline: Workplace learning e.g. on the job, projects, site

visits etc Face-to-face e.g. tutoring etc Classroom e.g. Lecture, conferences, workshops

etc Printed material Electronic media e.g. video, CD, DVD Broadcast media e.g. TV, radio, interactive TV

Components of blended delivery Online

Online content E-tutoring, e-coaching, e-mentoring Collaborative learning e.g. email, chat, forum, bulletin

boards, interactive whiteboards, video and audio conferencing

Online knowledge management e.g. searching knowledge bases, document and file retrieval, ask an expert

The web Mobile learning

Models

Component Integrated Collaborative Extended

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COMPONENT

Component 1 Component 2 Component 3

INTEGRATE

Component 1 Component 2

Component 3

COLLARORATIVE ENVIRONMENT

Creates a learning community

EXTENDED

Extends beyond traditional techniques

Approach Content analysis Target audience analysis Organisational requirements and

constraints Testing the blend e.g. cost

effectiveness, quality issues

Examples

Senior first aid Communicating with new technologies Compliance training

OH&SChild ProtectionCultural awareness

Aged care Wiki

Skills and knowledge

BeginnerApplication of technology to teaching

and learning. Basic computer skills ICT in teaching and learningFacilitation

Skills and knowledge

Intermediate Using a Learning Management Systems

(LMS) Web 2.0 technologies Developing activities for learning objects Learning objects Facilitation

Skills and knowledgeAdvanced Skills

Software packages such as Dreamweaver and Flash, Photoshop, Captivate

Video editing Project management mLearning and using a PDA Facilitation Managing a LMS

Day one-summary Using technology in teaching and learning

21 Century Learning Life based learning Personalised Learning Environments What is eLearning? Web 2.0 Impact of technology Teaching and learning practice Blended delivery models Learning management systems Skills and knowledge