Sustaining Technology Enhanced Learning Large-scale multidisciplinary Research The STELLAR Network of Excellence A European FP7 project Marie Joubert

The context  Research in TEL  Two previous Networks of Excellence  Target learners  Technology

Why?  Fragmentation of disciplines  Community fragmentation  Risk averse behaviour  No clear research agenda

How?  Multidisciplinary consortium  Support and build researcher capacity  Integration of key European research teams  Provide a strategic direction for the integration of TEL excellence  Engage with key stakeholders in TEL Scientific backbone of three Grand Challenges Scientific backbone of three Grand Challenges

A brief overview  Timeframes  Beneficiaries  Membership  Communication  A first go at ‘defining’ the Grand Challenges

The instruments  Instruments for target groups  Cross cutting instruments Leadership Researche r Doctoral Community Meeting of Minds Podcasts Meeting of Minds Podcasts Theme teams Incubator Programme Theme teams Incubator Programme Academy Consortium of Practice Academy Consortium of Practice Community channels Open archive and mash-ups

… Understanding … … … … … Improving … Grand Challenges The Scientific Backbone: Connecting Learners  Increased connectivity  Networked learning  Knowledge Sharing  Collaborative learning  Lifelong ? Research questions

… Understanding … … … … … Improving … The Scientific Backbone: Orchestrating Learning  The metaphor  The role of the teacher  Micro- and macro-scripting  Personalised learning  Assessment ? Research questions Grand Challenges

… Understanding … … … … … Improving … The Scientific Backbone: Strengthening Contexts  Mobility  Physical environments  Virtual learning environments  Personalisation and mashing up  Interoperability ? Research questions Grand Challenges

Grand Challenge Problems  Development in Grand Challenge thinking  What is a GC Problem? This TEL Grand Challenge problem has the following characteristics: clearly stated, short statements, contribution to long- term benefits for society timely, measurable and incremental be relevant within the European education context attract interest and funding  Grand Challenge Problems and the three Ts  Roles within the workshop

Grand Challenge Problems 1.0: Design and validate an integrated system that provides real-time access to learning experiences tuned to the levels of difficulty and assistance that optimizes learning for all learners, and that incorporates self-improving features that enable it to become increasingly effective through interaction with learners. 2.0: Design and validate an integrated system for designing and implementing valid, reliable, and cost-effective assessments of complex aspects of 21st century expertise and competencies across academic disciplines. 3.0: Design and validate an integrated approach for capturing, aggregating, mining, and sharing content, student learning, and financial data cost-effectively for multiple purposes across many learning platforms and data systems in near real time.

First thoughts?  Design and validate …  Why do we care about online collaboration?  Why do we care about structuring online collaboration?