Innovative Technologies for Collaborative Learning Environments

Mike SharplesUniversity of Birmingham, UK

New Technology

• User centred

• Personal

• Networked

• Portable

• Ubiquitous

• Durable

New Technology

New Learning

• Learner centred

• Individualised

• Collaborative

• Situated

• Ubiquitous

• Lifelong

NewLearning

• User centred

• Personal

• Networked

• Portable

• Ubiquitous

• Durable

New Technology

• Learner centred

• Individualised

• Collaborative

• Situated

• Ubiquitous

• Lifelong

NewLearning

Co-evolution of technology and learning(Andrews,2004)

Technology 1

Technology 2

Technology 3

Learning 1

Learning 2

Learning 3

Mobile Learning:MOBIlearn project (www.mobilearn.org)

• 5th Framework IST project

• 24 partner organisations across Europe, Israel, US, Australia

• Develop technology and services for mobile learning

• Focus on learning outside the classroom

• Scenarios Art gallery, First aid, Work-based

MBA course

Mobile and contextual learning

Small group learning:Interactive Logbook

• To develop software for wirelessly-connected pen tablet computers to enhance student team learning through Online mentoring Communication Peer collaboration Assessment Personal Learning Management

                                               

MultimediaNotes

Shared files Shared resources

Context-dependent teaching material

Collaborative Learning Spaces: CETADL

• Flexible Learning Room to explore new learning environments Videoconference seminars Collaborative contextual

learning

• Outdoor learning Webcast masterclasses from Botanic

Gardens

Technology and Collaborative Learning

• Mobile and contextual learning Co-evolution of learning in context

• Technology-mediated small group learning Co-evolution of informal collaborative

learning

• Collaborative learning spaces Co-evolution of new environments for

learning