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Future of learning platforms

Future of learning platforms. Peter Kilcoyne ILT Curriculum Advisor RSC West Midlands p.kilcoyne@wlv.ac.uk. Introduction. Where are we now? How will Learning Platforms change? What Learning Platforms will colleges be using? How will colleges be using learning platforms in 5 years?.

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Future of learning platforms

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  1. Future of learning platforms Peter Kilcoyne ILT Curriculum Advisor RSC West Midlands p.kilcoyne@wlv.ac.uk

  2. Introduction • Where are we now? • How will Learning Platforms change? • What Learning Platforms will colleges be using? • How will colleges be using learning platforms in 5 years?

  3. Learning Platforms Today • Impact of NLN programs • Most colleges using commercial VLE’s a few colleges using homemade solutions • Variety in timing of adoption • Variety of success in implementation

  4. Factors holding back implementation • Time • Difficulty of using the software • Lack of training opportunities • Lack of quality content on many curriculum areas • Lack of awareness

  5. Factors contributing to uptake • Improved access to PC's for staff and learners • The NLN materials • An increase in opportunities for staff development • Changes in LSC funding rules to encourage blended learning • More stable and faster networks

  6. How will Learning Platforms change? Functionality • Basic functions of content delivery, assessment, communication remain at the heart of the Learning Platform • Tools will be more integrated within the Learning Platform and flexible to allow different pedagogical approaches

  7. How will Learning Platforms change Usability • Most Learning Platforms not highly usable • Trend of Platforms becoming more usable • This trend should continue over the next five years

  8. How will Learning Platforms change Integration • Trend to incorporate IMS specifications will aid integration and interoperability with other systems • Learning Platform to become part of whole college MLE • Learning Platform to become part of student and staff Portals bringing together a range of college services • Learning Platforms to develop to deliver information in suitable format for mobile devices such as PDA’s and Tablets (issues of screen size etc)

  9. How will Learning Platforms change Accessibility • At present some commercial VLE’s are to an extent accessible but not very usable for some users, e.g. people with visual impairments using screen readers • Enormous potential benefits for students with a range of disabilities • Ethical, educational and legal pressures will lead to Learning Platforms being designed to be more accessible

  10. What Learning Platforms will Colleges be using in 5 years • Danger of VLE licenses not being renewed in some colleges due to low take up • Difficult for college to change VLE as part of Learning Platform once they have started using it • Danger of license costs increasing • Potential benefits for colleges forming consortiums to purchase licenses

  11. What Learning Platforms will Colleges be using in 5 years • Open Sources – freeware solutions e.g. COSE may become more popular • Some homemade solutions may become successful and be sold through the sector

  12. How will Learning Platforms be used to deliver learning in 5 years? Hardware • Moore’s Law would predict PC’s with 64Ghz processors, 1600Gb hard drives etc • More mobile access though portable technologies • Cost of hardware considerably less so mobile computers with Internet access will be as common amongst learners as mobile phones are today

  13. How will Learning Platforms be used to deliver learning in 5 years? Content • Far more content available through NLN, X4L, content developed in colleges and commercially produced content • Most content will be small Learning Objects • Searchable Learning Object Repositories allowing tutors to find suitable materials

  14. How will Learning Platforms be used to deliver learning in 5 years? Communication and Collaboration • These tools will become much more important part of elearning in colleges than they are today • Asynchronous discussion proving to be a particularly powerful reflective learning tool • Young learners, the 16 year olds of 2008 use email, SMS and IM as part of everyday lives. These kids of tools should become part of Learning Platforms

  15. How will Learning Platforms be used to deliver learning in 5 years? Assessment • Initial assessment automatically graded and linked with bespoke learning object package for individual learners • Much use of formative online assessment • Formal summative assessment will still require secure invigilated conditions if delivered via Learning Platform.

  16. How will Learning Platforms be used to deliver learning in 5 years? Learners and tutors • The NGFL generation • Increasingly at home with and using technology in everyday life • Many more but not all tutors comfortable with using the colleges Learning Platform

  17. How will Learning Platforms be used to deliver learning in 5 years? Pedagogy • Use of quality online bite sized learning objects • Bespoke learning. Learners will be given a particular selection of learning objects depending on their own personal needs, strengths and weaknesses. • Collaborative Learning • Blended learning

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