e-learning A Vision for the Future
What does the ’e’ stand for in e-learning? enjoyment excitement engagement enhancement excellence enthusiasm effective
“… the use of new multimedia technologies and the Internet to improve the quality of learning by facilitating access to resources and services as well as remote exchanges and collaboration” Source: The e-Learning Action Plan: Designing tomorrow’s education, Commission of the European Communities, March 2001
Working with DASP schools to: The Story so far… Working with DASP schools to:
Support school websites
Create the new DASP Website www.dasp.org.uk
The e-mail project
Interactive Whiteboard Training
Digital Video
Plus, Newspaper Days Video Conferencing Easiteach
Are we becoming e-confident? Where are we now? Do all teachers have basic ICT skills? Do all teachers use the internet in classes? Are teachers confident using Interactive Whiteboards? Are teachers confident using digital cameras, scanners etc.? Are senior management encouraging ICT use? Are we becoming e-confident?
Will they drive us to the future, whether we like it or not? What about the pupils? Are they e-confident? Are they leaving us behind? Do they find computers old hat? Will they drive us to the future, whether we like it or not?
E-mail? Video Conferencing? Word Processing? Digital Photography? Why not do it all on this?
Where do we go next? Internet Portal Virtual Learning Environments Managed Learning Environments E-Learning Frameworks
The Internet Portal A one stop shop for internet resources. Only enter one password at log on. Ability to upload student and teacher work. Interface customisable.
VLE Content e.g Living Library World Book Communication Tools e.g. e-mail, forums, (safe) chat rooms Assessment Tools Access from Home Homework ‘mailed’ in. Work uploaded by pupils and teachers. Sharing of resources with other schools
Managed Learning Environment On-line testing, assessment and feedback On-line tutor support Content e.g Living Library World Book Communication Tools e.g. e-mail, forums, (safe) chat rooms Assessment Tools Access from Home Homework ‘mailed’ in. Work uploaded by pupils and teachers. Sharing of resources with other schools On-line testing, assessment and feedback Student Record System On-line registration
What about in the real world? SWGFL – Assimilate Portal Assessment Manager SIMS Parent Gateway Blended Learning Re-engineered Teaching
This is the future. Resistance is Futile!