Emerging practice in a digital age

Synopsis

“We should see a university or college as a design organisation where they are designing and developing new forms of teaching and learning rather than just responding to innovations in technology or changes in policy.”

Professor Mike Sharples, Director or Learning Science Institute, University of Nottingham

ILT Definitions

Use of digital tools to support:• Communicating, sharing and evaluating ideas

effectively using a range of media• Collaborating and learning online• Manage learning plans• Digital reputation and showcasing achievements

Source: Jisc.ac.uk/whatwedo/projects/elearningllida

In other words…

• ILT ‘puts the Learning into IT’

Source: www.niace.org.uk/exemplars/pdf/CR_IT_ICT_ILT.doc

Paper overview

• 10 case studies including:• Vlogs to capture learner reflection• Augmented reality and simulations• VR learning (SecondLife)• Internet TV channel (Springboard)• Mobile devices (iPhone)• QR codes (Elevate)

In other words…

The limits of using technology to support learning are bounded only by our creativity.

Can

Should

Need

• Technology• Resources

• Best practice• External drivers

• Learners• Curriculum areas• College strategy

What ‘can’ we do?

Blogs Wikis

Facebook

Video cameras

PowerPoint

Podcasts ILT Olympics DiscussionForums

Moodle

Mobile learning Twitter

YouTubeMaharaPrezi

Interactive Whiteboards Tablets Web courses Online

Assessment

Webinar

Xerte

What ‘should’ we do?

• Deliver a series of projects that maximise the value for learners.

Lear

ner I

mpa

ct

Resource

XerteMoodle training

Prezi

Mobile learning

YouTube

Wikis

ILP

Mahara

Twitter

High

Low

Facebook

Next steps

• Identify key college drivers• Identify ILT solutions• Evaluate impact and cost• Formulate strategy and plan• Timebox delivery of high impact projects