Using technology for tutor and student learning exchange STLHE annual conference

1. Using technology for tutor and student learning exchangeSTLHE annual conference ‘InCurriculum’ A UK National Teaching Project 2007-2010

2. Introduction • The justification for the project • The purpose of this discussion • Overview of the project • Core points • Tutor and student talking heads • Discussion • Recommendations based on evidence

3. Justification & technology Changing practice for different learning Retention of students Student attainment Cost effective education- student centred • Active -Independent learners • Critical thinkers • Contextualised learning

4. The purpose of this discussion • The notion that the student experience can be enhanced by interactive technology. If negotiated between the tutor and the student • To produce a learning strategy bridging the learning and activity

5. Overview InCurriculum ~ National Teaching Fellowship Project ~ 3 years • Participating institutions -10 staff Lead :Norwich University College of the Arts University of Westminster (London) De Montford University (Midlands) 400 students from UG courses

6. Overview- Aims • Transfer practice from Arts based courses • To modify 3 modules at each institution, deliver & evaluate • Dissemination of inclusive practice in course delivery & assessment TECHNOLOGY - underpinned the approach to changing practice

7. Student negotiated learning

8. The negotiation Based upon the art & design ‘crit’ model • Student lead discussion groups • Focus on learning strategies and behaviours • Emphasise diversity of approaches • Share good practice - externalise learning • Develop reflective practice - deep learning • Capture/articulate student voice

9. Keys points • Online resources used to free up time for tutorials • Students felt disengaged in a virtual environment however if negotiated valued • Tutors needed more time to prepare alternative methods of assessment

10. Views from other institutions • Reconnect with the student experience • More connection between course design and institutional policy • Students to be given the choice of different assessment methods • Start valuing the student as the producer

11. Talking Heads- Vimeo • Use of technology for student centred approach to learning. • - MP3 • -Camtasia • -Flip Cams • -Wikki- web sites • -Prezi – For the holistic view

12. Conclusions made • Reconfirm learning styles approach on the VLE • Use MP3 for group discussion – peer observation- formative and summative assessment • Use of Flip Cams/ video for critiques • Virtual marking and MP3 for reconfirmation and reflection

13. Discussion • How can resources be made available in several formats? • What links can be made between learning style and assessment task? Criteria: Clarity of thought- Problem solving- Focus on the subject

14. The tutor and student voiceVimeo site Resources: InCurriculum vimeo site www.incurriculum.org.uk

15. Theories • Humanist & Experiential/Process Theories: student centred, learners actions create the learning situation, engaging existing knowledge, learning from each other, non-linear process • Four Worlds International: Volition- attention-goal setting- the action- perseverance-completion