Learning and Teaching Institute incorporating Audio and Video to Aid Reflection, Assessment and Feedback in Workplace Learning Irene Anderson and Alan Hilliard
Aim Explore new ways of engaging with learners Make use of technologies available in order to enrich reflection, assessment and feedback activity Consider and discuss the use of technology in your own context Experience the use of digital voice recorders and “Flip” video cameras
What counts as teaching practice in the workplace?
Activity 1- to explore the issues 4 volunteers How might audio and video be used in the workplace to help learners reflect on their skills and learning development needs? Other participants to take on the role of observers and commentators
Activity 2 2 volunteers –One to be the “learner” and one to be the “teacher/coach/mentor”. Other participants to take on the role of observers and commentators
Activity 2 The “learner” has to make a paper hat (or paper aeroplane,etc) and give a running commentary whilst making it –( 3 mins) The “teacher” gives feedback to the “learner” on the procedure and final creation. –(2 mins)
Conclusions Using technologies Mixed methods providing variety in learning and teaching (Blended Learning) Reusable resources Professional portfolios
Audio and video in teaching and learning: resources Media enhanced learning specialist interest group (MEL SIG) Educause. 7 things you should know about… podcasting Educause. 7 things you should know about…Flip camcorders Christie, B and Collyer, J. (2008). Do video clips add more value than audio clips? Presenting industrial research and development results using multimedia. Behaviour & Information Technology, 27 (5), pp395–405.
Learning and Teaching Institute incorporating Thank you Any questions? Irene Anderson Alan Hilliard