Innovation in Teaching & Learning

2. Innovation in Teaching & Learning TAFE NSW – Western Sydney Institute, Nepean College Nancye Stanelis

3. Who is Education.au? • National, not-for-profit, ministerial company • Funded through governments, education.au belongs to all members of the Australian education and training community to work collaboratively with stakeholder and clients • Provide tangible cost savings to stakeholders through avoiding duplication • Design, build, adapt, enhance and manage national services • Advise on how emerging technologies can enhance learning and learning outcomes

6. My edna – me.edu.au

7. National services and portals

8. Innovation in education • Schools – engagement, improved learning • University – research, new knowledge, new applications • TAFE or VET – productivity, efficiency, work place practices - new industries, new ways of working, new attitudes. • TAFE has been responding to the VET reform agenda for over 20 years!

9. Gartner’s Hype Cycle • The First Law of ICT in Education: The Technology always precedes the Application

10. Internet Websites Email Blogs Wikis Social Networks Pod-casts Video Technology is pervasive … i23.photobucket.com/albums/b389/epiac1216/

11. So how important is technology to innovation in learning and teaching? “ More than just a tool but not quite the holy grail” Toine Maes, CEO Kennisnet Foundation

12. Evidence base is that its use • stimulates interest and motivation • aids cognitive processing • encourages independent learning • critical thinking • supports teamwork • enhances a student-centred learning approach

13. Innovation is not a once off… Teachers are constantly seeking new ways to include new information, tools and processes into an already crowded space – with student’s who are time poor and looking for engaging and relevant learning.

14. Using Technology in Education and Training • Administration and productivity - writing, planning researching, communications, information curriculum and admin systems • Motivation and stimulation - a rich learning environment paralleling the home/work environments to enhance interest in learning and deeper understanding • Personalisation and independent learning - customised, individualised, self managed, just-in-time, interactive • Accessibility and flexibility - anywhere, anytime, adaptive, blended, on-line, virtual, simulated

15. Horizon Report 2009 Key Trends • The perceived value of innovation and creativity is increasing • Technology continues to impact how people work, play, gain information, and participate in communities. • Technology is increasingly a means for empowering students, a method for communication and socialising, and a ubiquitous, transparent part of their lives. • The way we think about learning environments is changing.

16. Technologies to watch I Year • Mobile internet devices • Private Clouds 2-3 Years • Open Content • Virtual, augmented and alternate realities 4-5 Years • Location-based Learning • Smart Objects and Devices

17. Mobile internet devices http://www.flickr.com/photos/umpcportal/2818647933/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/umpcportal/2818647933/ More devices More applications More features More capability

18. Private Clouds • Using networked computers to distribute storage, processing power, applications and large systems among machines – on the net. • G-mail, Flickr, YouTube, FaceBook, … • Anytime, anywhere availability • Private clouds offer more security – avoid potential problems of off shore storage.

19. Reducing the cost of education through the development and sharing of content. Search, adapt, re-use and distribute. Using already prepared materials teachers can concentrate on pedagogy, context and teaching. Toolbox repository, LORN, OER movement, Creative Commons. Open Content

20. Virtual, Augmented, and Alternate Realities http://www.gillesvidal.com/blogpano/cockpit1.htm

21. Virtual worlds Second Life – edna presentation

22. www.barcode.com/2008/07/rfid-readers/ Smart Objects and Devices www.barcode.com/2008/07/rfid-readers/ blog.hardmac.com/.../2009/01/smartpen.jpg

23. Point of view technology http://aquaculturepda.podomatic.com/player/web/2007-08-14T16_32_13-07_00

24. Location Based learning Red walking path around Uluru Uluru-KataTjuta (Ayers Rock) National Parkinformation

25. Critical Challenges • Practices for evaluating student work will evolve in response to the changing nature of learning and student preferences for receiving feedback. • Ageing learning environments do not easily allow for embracing the use of ICT, or enable the sorts of learning support systems being promoted by modern theorists. • There is a growing need for formal instruction in key new skills, including information literacy, visual literacy, and technological literacy. • There is a growing recognition that new technologies must be adopted and used as an everyday part of learning activities, but effecting this change is difficult.

26. The message is … • These technologies offer new ways of teaching and learning. • Students are looking for engaging learning experiences that make the most of the technologies they already use socially and at work. • So - don’t hesitate, jump in! • You won’t know how exciting it can be until you get involved.