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The Knowledge Media Institute
The future of learning = Knowledge + Media
Peter Scott
‘Open Learning’ Innovation
The Knowledge Media Institute
The future of learning = Knowledge + Media
Peter Scott
‘Open Learning’ Innovation
“The current teaching/learning paradigm is one where the faculty are expected to work very hard (preparing for class and lecturing) while the student sits back and listens. I want to reverse that dynamic”
Professor Jack Wilson Rensselaer Polytechnic
The Open Learning Business
Levering economies of scale (2.5M+)Huge central production facility, administration, warehousing, distribution, quality control, broadcasting, tutors, …13 regional centres; >300 study UK centres; >4,000 exam venues (in >90 countries)Very cost effective (~50% of UK ave. Grad. Cost)>80% of students in full time employmentStudents typically “time poor”
What is different about the What is different about the Virtual University?Virtual University?
Different Economics
Different Partnerships
Different Pedagogy
Different Students
Demands of Open LearningLearner centric pedagogy
Expensive student support
Excellent learning materials
Driven by “logistics”
Driven by “timetable”
Excellent People
Cheap Student Support
Teacher centric pedagogy
Demands of Classroom Learning
New Pedagogical Approaches
Such as problem based learning etc …
Ubiquity
Mobile learning; informal learning…
Collaborative learning
Long track record but timely …
Presence
Location, location, location …
Semantic Web
Ontologies, Agency …
KEY Open Learning Innovations
Network of ExcellenceProlearn
Interactive MediaIn the first 1.5 years
WP-2
End 2004 : Strengthen excellence in UbiqComp
Mid 2005 : Strengthen excellence in shared / working presence
Mid 2004 : Strengthen excellence in iMedia Telepresence
ProlearnTV will host a library of short video and slide presentations on key topics for professional learners.
Presentations will be sourced from Prolearn partners around Europe.
Mid 2004 : Integrated European excellence in Professional Learning Telepresence
Want to know how your PDA or phone can help you?
The Prolearn Mobile showcase provides a portal to killer mobile learning and ubiquitous computing applications from within the consortium and beyond.
End 2004 : “Showcase” of Ubiquitous Computing for Professional Learners
Want to ask a critical question?
The Prolearn Cooperative Learning Forum provides our partners with a live and interactive space for sharing professional learning knowledge.
Mid 2005 : Integrated facility for iMedia Presence for Professional Learners
http://cnm.open.ac.uk/projects/hexagon/prolearn/
Eg. Hexagon
The Learning Forum will have a range of tools and pathways.
Eg. The Prolearn Hexagon room - which is open NOW.
Hexagon provides simple video presence rooms where learners can capture and share knowledge work.