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WALES

WALES. work-based. access to. learning through. e-services.

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WALES

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  1. WALES work-based access to learning through e-services

  2. Project Aim:To implement and evaluate the use of mobile technologies and social software in the delivery of a personalised learning experience for work-based learners following and HE e-learning programme supported by FE institutions.Project Technologies:Mobile Technology: MobiGlam, learner mobiles.Social networking: Wikis, social bookmarking, RSS feeds, learner preferred applications.

  3. Project Partners: University of Glamorgan(lead partner) Bridgend College Swansea College Merthyr College Coleg Glan Hafren HE in FE Courses: MSc Management & Business HNC Business Administration NVQ4 Work-Based Modules PGCE (Further Education)

  4. MobiGlam

  5. Installing the Student Client

  6. The Client ApplicationMy CoursesMessagesActivitiesEventsNewsContactsPreferencesWikisChat RoomsTutorsHelp

  7. Key Benefits of Mobile Communications • Flexible and accessible communications between learners and tutors • Rapid response times, always on technology • Learner choice and control • Ability to engage with course activity away from computer • Increased sense of community for distance learners

  8. Social Networking • Encouraging learners to share resources and information • Social bookmarking, RSS feeds and aggregation sites • Embedded in Moodle to integrate with the MobiGlam development • Broad dialogue with learners about preferences and usage

  9. Key Challenges: Technical • Different versions of Moodle require MobiGlam upgrades to match • Different institutional Moodle implementations need to be catered for • Requires time and commitment on the part of institutional technical staff However: • Not a major problem and offers significant benefits

  10. Key Challenges: Institutional • Academic programmes not guaranteed to run • Tutor responsibilities not known in advance • Institutional reorganisation creates uncertainty and loss of motivation • Interaction with learners and tutors is constrained by the academic timetable

  11. 2008/2009 planning • Two periods of implementation and evaluation planned across three (possibly four) HE in FE cohorts • Will introduce blended learning to campus based learners • Will enhance distance learning for work-based learners • Is likely to be introduced widely if shown to be successful

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