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Presentation given by Ian Nairn at the Sloan-C Symposium on Emerging Technology for online learning at Carefree, Arizona on 9th May 2008
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to Sloan-C Symposium
9th May 2008
Introduction – Who we are.
Background – Why we did it.
Taecanet Knowledge Network – What it is.o Service components
o Demonstration
o Video
Lessons Learnt – What we have achieved
Conclusions – What next
Agenda
Background
UK Schools - $5bn invested in IT infrastructure in last 10 yrs
plus support for innovative content based services
Headteachers wanted technology to help:
inclusion at both ends of the ability range
independent / personalised learning agenda
primary / secondary school transition
assessment for learning
UK Education & Challenges for Headteachers
Most useful source of e-learning material is the Internet *
BUT …five BIG problems for teachers…
No time - to find the best authentic material
No time - to create valid learning experiences
No time - for additional marking
Issues over open Internet access
Confidence in the use of ICT to teach the curriculum
Solve these and the Internet becomes a great learning resource
Challenges faced by Teachers
* Source DfES
Taecanet Knowledge Network
Taecanet – supporting & delivering Teacher& Student generated content
LearningJourneys
LevellingTests
Virtual Classroom& Mentoring
StudentsTeachers
1.
2.
3.
Creating & Maintaining the Learning Journeys - the process
Teacher PanelQCA
Objectives
Core Curriculum
Stage 1
Stage 2
Internet – free Content plus Self publishing
Chargeable? Content
Teachers Create / maintain Lj’s
teachers use LJs
Improvement suggestions
Learning Journey repository
- Taecanet
Creating & Maintaining Learning Journeys - by Teachers for Teachers
KS2 KS3
History
Geography
Science
2005
Teachers accessing that content
>2000 LJ’s
KS1 KS2 KS3 KS4
2008
Taecanet Repository
Taecanet Repository
Teachers creating and using content
Teachers using
content
History
Geography
Science
History
Geography
Science
RE
Citizenship
>8000 LJs
PE
• Access to rich and diverse internet content 3,500+ learning journeys today & unlimited potential• Ease of use Teachers learn within 30 minutes• Modern, fun and motivating material - curriculum related Covers all QCA objectives and students enjoy & engage• Safe & controlled access Teachers define “journey paths”• Access to the service anytime, anywhere School, home, library, ICT suite, or any internet point• A service that is adaptable to different teaching styles Whiteboard, 1:1, class work, homework, revision, exploration• Reduced teaching workload Built in assessment and marking• E-learning that compliments other teaching methods Blends and integrates ICT into teaching and learning
Taecanet’s response to teachers’ needs
Student & Teacher Feedback
For video of teacher and student feedback please go towww.taecanet.com
The Taecanet Learning Journey- learning with assessment
What is Taecanet Springboard and howdoes it work?
TeacherAdminCentre
StudentService
AllocatingWork
to students
ViewingProgressReports
RevisionMode
PeerAssessment
ExploreMode
LearningMode
The Taecanet Virtual Classroom – web basedcollaborative real time environment
Shared access over the internet to common learning materials with the abilityfor both teachers and students to interact using voice, text and other functions
Recordingfunction
Mentoring & Tutoring through Virtual Classrooms – Bridekirk Dovenby Primary
Example of how a Virtual Classroomconnected a Gifted & talented studentin Cumbria to a Science teacher in London
Lessons Learnt
• Students think learning is “fun” Through the combination of IT, self paced & rewards
• Teachers find the service easy to use In many cases schools are now subscribing for multiple years
• Positive Impact on Exam Results increased grades at both Primary & Secondary SATs
• Sustained & growing usage Over 1.6m learning journeys delivered & 100% year on year
• Community starting to lead new developments Schools and subject organisations participating in growth
Results
Taecanet Springboard – 1.6m LJs
2005 2006 2007 2008
Annual Totals
07/08 = 798k to 30th Apr06/07 = 694k 05/06 = 131k04/05 = 11k
Headlines – April 2008
New Record Month – 205,895 LJs
On target for 100% year on yeargrowth
• The “Three Year” Cycle Schools can take 3 years to integrate new technology into their teaching practice
Year 1 – technically understand Year 2 – part of the planning process Year 3 – part of the teaching practice
• Teachers want “in-school” training With limited staff &/or Training days creates delays before use
• Personalised Learning requires quality data to track & report progress of individual students requires integration with school MIS systems &/or single user login which need to be accurate
Issues (1)
• Impact of Learning Platforms Teachers are being asked to spend time creating new resources to support teaching & learning &/or loading existing lesson materials into the Learning Platforms. Increased support & training needed.
• Repositories of Learning Objects Significant efforts going into their creation but do all teachers have the skills & time to turn these into lesson resources?
• Rights Clearance If teachers want to reuse internet based resources as part of their teaching & learning how can this be managed in a legal & cost effective way?
Issues (2)
Conclusions & Next Steps
• Knowledge Network – “work-in-progress” In the last 3 years over 200 teachers have contributed
Shared Knowledge through Learning Journeys Saved teachers time Engaged students through 1.6m Learning Journeys Increased exam results
• Teacher / Student generated content Teachers & students want access to tools to create new &/or modify existing resources
• Extension of Assessment & Mentoring/Tutoring To increase the delivery of personalised learning more work needs to be done in creating feedback loops in these areas.
• Extension to support Home & International Learning Support for individuals learning at home & other curriculums
Conclusions & Next Steps
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