AACE E-LEARN Conference, 2005 Vancouver, Oct 27 th 2005 Dr Jill Jameson and Simon Walker School of Education and Training, University of Greenwich Writing in LAMS with Moodle for eLISA
Overview Problem defined Outline project Knowledge transformation Learning design Tools used
The context: JISC DeL Regional eLearning Pilot Projects Aims Explore use of e-learning to –Facilitate wider participation in HE –Provide better opportunities for lifelong learners Specifically, eLISA: –Bring together existing study skills materials –Migrate study skills materials to new packages –Deliver eL study skills to practitioners & learners –Evaluate and recommend, disseminate and plan for sustainability re: online study skills resources
e.g. Writing: knowledge transforming: ‘We know more than we can say’ (Polanyi) Knowledge explicit (overt) tacit (implicit) metacognitive
LAMS LAMS & MoodleMoodle Reusability Learner activity based Collaboration Scaffolding Constructivism Bricolage Learning Design is that a big L, big D?
eLISA JISC Results. Encouraging initial findings.
Findings LAMS and Moodle usability similar Both provide additional learning tools LAMS linearity/easy (re-)usability Moodle navigation, easy use LAMS: you can’t skip activities Moodle learners might skip too early Both – potential for getting lost Transfer of print-based to ‘e’
Acknowledgements : * JISC, London Borough of Greenwich, LSC LSE, JISCInfoNet, DeLDisse, especially Sarah Davies, Linda Karlsen, Phil Noakes, Greenwich Community College, Greenwich GPlus Group, Lifelong Learning Partners. * JISC eLISA team especially Liz Masterman, Malcolm Ryan, Stuart Lee, Howard Noble, Michael Loizou, Mohammed Dastbaz.
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