Using new technology to deliver continuing professional development in new technology – some incidental lessons from two Library-based research and development initiatives Anne Hewling Open University Library and Learning Resources Centre
Changes and challenges Age of students / learning designers Motivation for students Requirements for course recognition Student expectations (Omni) presence and availability of technology
Consequences and opportunities Insecurity and confusion Need for CPD Abundance of “solutions” i.e. plethora of technology based networking tools
PROWE Looked at potential of social networking Web 2.0 tools to support CPD for part time distance tutors at OU and UoL the repositories principle actual practice
Digilab … a creative space to inspire and support innovation in the development of pedagogically effective learning materials... Digilab is a showcase for tools, technologies and resources illustrating how today's technology can nurture tomorrow's learners … Course teams, faculty course developers and others involved in design and delivery of learning
Lessons learned Can doesn’t mean will Can doesn’t mean should Multiple pathways reassure Trying turns to doing Peer practices make a difference
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