Ambition in Action

Ambition in Action Learning Technologies An overview

Ambition in Action Why are we here?  Learning, skills?  Qualification?  Improve CV?  Improve job prospects?  Change careers?  Clients/Customers/Students/Trainees

Ambition in Action Learning Technologies  Cane  Chalk ‘n talk  Spirit Duplicator  LP Record  Movie Projector  OHP  TV  Cassette tape  Whiteboard  Books  Telephone

Ambition in Action My challenge:  Improve awareness of learning technology  Develop an understanding of the issues of use  Encouragement to ‘have a go’  Deliver maybe 20+ hours content in 1 hour!  Can I use learning technology to assist learning as I demonstrate learning technology?

Ambition in Action How can I cover it all in time?  I can’t but I can point the way and hand over to tech.  An accessible resource carries more info  Flexible resource providing learner choice  Rich resource allowing depth or skimming  Dynamic resource that is up to date  24/7 availability for convenience  Perhaps it can be edited by all  Perhaps it can be developed by all

Ambition in Action Learnatics Wiki Home page Learnatics Home Learnatics Home TAA4 Page TAAElearn TAAElearn Navigation: Learnatics Sessions Link under TAA C4

Ambition in Action What’s new?  Learning models  Whole life learning  Pervasiveness of technology  Remote learning  JIT learning  Collaboration

Ambition in Action Learning Tech. – How/Why use it?  Quality not flashy  Relevance over WOW  No cringe  No distraction  Learner needs  Training outcomes  Flexibility  Modularity  Re-usable  Customisable My Training Stuff

Ambition in Action What technologies are available?   Wiki  Collaborative working  Blog  Text Chat (IM)  Phone/Vidphone  Mobile devices  Podcast  Online conferencing  Vodcast  Training software  Website  Cloud computing  LMS Learning Management System  VR Virtual Reality  VC Video Conference  POV Cameras  Social Media (?)  ??

Ambition in Action Some other issues  Structuring delivery  Searching for resources  ICT literacy of trainer and trainees  System needs for accessing ICT  Facilitation of online activities  Support materials for online activities  What happens if it goes wrong?  Back up your material!

Ambition in Action Summary  What is best for the learners?  Use learning technology appropriately  Choose from a range of technologies  Increase learning richness & flexibility  New skills for trainers  Trainee skills and access?  Try to keep up with change!