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Dr. Gemma Towle

Dr. Gemma Towle. Structure of the presentation. Project background Proficient e-communicators Methodology Emerging results Interactive case studies. Project background. To investigate learners' opinions and experiences

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Dr. Gemma Towle

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  1. Dr. Gemma Towle

  2. Structure of the presentation Project background Proficient e-communicators Methodology Emerging results Interactive case studies

  3. Project background To investigate learners' opinions and experiences Core themes: transitional periods, use of shadow technologies and light bulb moments Adult and Community Learners (ACL), Further Education (FE), Higher Education (HE)

  4. Proficient e-communicators Participants who were sampled needed to be proficient e-communicators Determined through the use of tasks completed in a virtual learning environment Mapped according to a modification of Salmon’s 5 step model

  5. Proficiency according to stage Proficient e-communicators 5. Development Providing links to Supporting outside closed conferences responding • Tasks • Sign into the virtual learning environment (VLE). • Explore the site. • Complete questionnaire. • Post on the discussion board. • Entry to the wiki including external links. • Email answers to structured feedback. 5. Development 4. Knowledge construction Conferencing Facilitating Process 4. Knowledge Construction 3. Information exchange Searching, personalising Facilitating tasks & softwaresupporting use of learning materials 3. Information exchange 2. Online socialisation 2. Online socialisation Sending & retrieving Familiarising & messagesproviding bridges 1. Access and motivation 1. Access and motivation Setting up system Welcoming & & accessingencouraging

  6. Methodology

  7. Educational Flowchart International Baccalaureate Cambridge University Language Project Hanban Chinese Learning Mandarin Chinese Hardware Desktop computer Laptop computer IT whiteboard DVDs TV Software Microsoft Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint Email Hardware Desktop computer Laptop computer CDs Software Internet site Hardware Desktop computer Laptop computer CDs Interactive pen Music player Software Internet site Hardware Desktop computer Laptop computer Software Moodle email

  8. Television PDA Yahoo mail Facebook Desktop computer MS Office Card sorting Created in focus groups Used in interviews

  9. Card sorting Hardware 1) Desktop 2) Laptop 3) USB memory stick 4) IT whiteboard 5) Portable Hard Drive 6) TV 7) Webcam Software 1) Microsoft Excel 2) Hotmail 3) Microsoft media player 4) Microsoft Publisher 5) Google Map 6) Microsoft Word 7) Open Learn 8) Microsoft PowerPoint 9) Skype 10) Microsoft messenger 11) YouTube Mandarin Chinese (ACL)

  10. Emerging results Many learners tend to use what their tutors recommend and don’t deviate. The majority of learners who participated are audio-visual. Learners need choices and options.

  11. Emerging results Proficient e-communicators have had little problems with transitions. One stop shop. E-learning is not just computers.

  12. What are Interactive Case Studies? Themed and categorised video and audio of learners talking about their experiences with technology and learning Available freely online complete with transcripts With the facility for you to leave comments, reflections and recommendations

  13. www.northampton.ac.uk/e4l/ics

  14. Thanks for listening! Any questions?

  15. Interactive Case Studies www.northampton.ac.uk/e4l/ics E4L project wiki https://mw.brookes.ac.uk/display/e4L/E4L+Home

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