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Alev ElçiEastern Mediterranean University, North Cyprus
8 November 2009 “ICT for Innovations in Training”
OutlineChallenges in EducationChange in students’ learning preferencesNeed change in teachersNeed change in teaching environmentsSocial NetworksRole of facultyRole of studentsResults & Discussion
Challenges in EducationChange in needs & expectations of students
(Ellis, R., 1993; Fallows, S., & Bhanot, R., 2005).
Change in learning environments (Grodecka, K., Pata, K., & Valjataga, T., 2008).
Need to embrace 21st century learning skills (Solomon, G., & Schrum, L., 2007).
Change in 21st Century Students’ learningLearning stylesGamesLearning time and placeNetworksUse of Technology ExperientialConstructivistCreativity
Need change in TeachersFacilitatorGuideData miners NetworkingCollaborativeCommunicativeFriendAvailable 24/7
Need change in Learning Environments OnlineAccessible 24/7 SocialForming CommunitiesCollaborative
Used Social Networks and WikisSocial Networks
FacebookNing
WikisWikispacesWetpaint
FacebookUsed in IT Department since 2007 forming groups
CSIT474 Advanced Database Management for DBA in Oracle
CSIT422 Project Management in ITSharing content related
LinksVideosPhotos
CommunicationDiscussionsPeer to peer learning
FacebookAdvantage
Most students were already registeredFamiliar user interfaceInformal learningEntertainment & Learning
DisadvantageFocusing on learning is difficult since other
news distractNo privacy
Facebook groupshttp://www.facebook.com/editaccount.php?
language#/group.php?gid=17894549712&ref=ts
http://www.facebook.com/editaccount.php?language#/group.php?gid=17790879328&ref=ts
NingStart to use at 2008
CPIT224 Term Project “Dream Factory” for using Alice to create 3D Animations
CITE101 ICT in EducationGPSC315 Software Applications for Guidance and
Psychological CounsellingSharing subject related
LinksVideosPhotos
CommunicationSolving problems in the project
NingAdvantage
Private community is selectedShare experiencesEntertainment & LearningPrevious semesters contributions are available
DisadvantageNo sustainability after the course ends
http://the-end.ning.comhttp://cite101.ning.comhttp://gpsc315.ning.com
WikisITEC422 Project Management in IT
For developing and collaborating in class projects
Prepare another wiki project Collaborative writing
Adding, editing, changing contentCommenting each others contributions
Ease of use Effective
WikisAdvantage
Project management collaboration and communication
Creating common reports and documents Disadvantage
Training is neededhttp://pminit.wikispaces.com/
Role of faculty in facilitation of new forms of learningAttract early adoptersCompetence developmentRole modelCreating communities for faculty
development in collaborative educational technologies
Role of students in facilitation of new forms of learningEarly adoptersLead group discussionsIncrease motivation
Result & DiscussionFacilitating new forms of learning with
collaborative technologies may close the gap between teachers and students that exists in traditional teaching. Also formal and informal learning environments can be hand in hand. Collaboration is more than competition where entertaining while learning is a priority.
Teachers needs to be prepared to integrate technology in the curriculum for including new forms of learning activities . Also the sustainability is needed for future competence development.
ReferencesEllis, R. (1993). Quality assurance for university teaching:
Issues and approaches. In H.Eggins (Series Ed.), & R. Ellis (Vol. Ed.), The Society for Research into Higher Education. Quality Assurance for University Teaching. Great Briton: Open University Press.
Fallows, S., & Bhanot, R. (Eds.). (2005). Quality in ICT-based higher education: Some introductory questions. In J. Wisdom (Series Ed.), The staff and educational development series. Quality issues in ICT-based higher education. NY: RoutledgeFalmer.
Grodecka, K., Pata, K., & Valjataga, T. (2008). How to Use Social Software in Higher Education. A handbook from the iCamp project (2005-2008).
Solomon, G., & Schrum, L. (2007). Web 2.0: new Tools, new schools. International Society for Technology in Education. Washington DC: ISTE.
