The Scope of Learning Technology Pete Richardson Learning Technologist School of Education Bangor University The Scope of Learning Technology XME 4078: Skills for Blended Learning

A Definition (one of many) digital technologies used to support, enhance and extend Teaching, Learning and Assessment both within and beyond the classroom. It is all about: Teachers, Learners & Resources Active Learning Individual & Collaborative Activity Communication & Sharing XME 4078: Skills for Blended Learning The Scope of Learning Technology Pete Richardson Bangor University Learning TechnologistSchool of Education October 2008

Major Domains XME 4078: Skills for Blended Learning The Scope of Learning Technology Pete Richardson Bangor University Learning TechnologistSchool of Education October 2008

Which Technologies ….. Teaching & LearningAssessment Communication Support Management XME 4078: Skills for Blended Learning The Scope of Learning Technology Pete Richardson Bangor University Learning TechnologistSchool of Education October 2008

LT Continuum 1 - Integration No ICT Isolated Desktop Integrated Personalised Use Tools Web Enabled Systems Learning Platform MIS VLE eP&PF PLS Social Space XME 4078: Skills for Blended Learning The Scope of Learning Technology Pete Richardson Bangor University Learning TechnologistSchool of Education October 2008

Virtual Learning Environments Web accessible Secure personal login Curriculum content Tutor & Peer communications Assessment facilities Personal digital tools Collaborative digital tools XME 4078: Skills for Blended Learning The Scope of Learning Technology Pete Richardson Bangor University Learning TechnologistSchool of Education October 2008

Modes of Delivery Formal Traditional – Tutor & class focused Drop-In – Student focused Correspondence – Paper resource focused Blended Learning – Tutor, class & electronic focused On-Line & Distant – Electronic resource focused Informal Individual – ad hoc & purposeful Hobby / Interest Groups - negotiated XME 4078: Skills for Blended Learning The Scope of Learning Technology Pete Richardson Bangor University Learning TechnologistSchool of Education October 2008

LT Continuum 2 – The Mix 100% In-Person Blended Online & Distant (Traditional) XME 4078: Skills for Blended Learning The Scope of Learning Technology Pete Richardson Bangor University Learning TechnologistSchool of Education October 2008

Home Broadband & Computers OECD (ORGANISATION FOR ECONOMIC CO-OPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT) Survey XME 4078: Skills for Blended Learning The Scope of Learning Technology Pete Richardson Bangor University Learning TechnologistSchool of Education October 2008

Home Broadband & Computers OECD (ORGANISATION FOR ECONOMIC CO-OPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT) Survey XME 4078: Skills for Blended Learning The Scope of Learning Technology Pete Richardson Bangor University Learning TechnologistSchool of Education October 2008

XME 4078: Skills for Blended Learning The Scope of Learning Technology Pete Richardson Bangor University Learning TechnologistSchool of Education October 2008 The Teaching Process Face to Face The teacher controls delivery of information and learning opportunities in-person mainly during classroom sessions. Blended Learning The teacher controls classroom sessions but also provides opportunities for off-site and out-of- hours engagement with information and learning activities. On-Line & Distant The student controls the acquisition of PC based information and the completion of learning tasks. The teacher monitors & supports learning via electronic facilities.

Benefits for Learners Enhanced PC & Internet skills. Enhanced engagement through interactivity & media richness. Greater motivation through personalized / learner centred instruction. On-demand access for learning anytime, anyplace. Greater responsibility for own learning by self paced & self directed study. More effective learning from tailored content varied learning styles & individual support. Flexible on-line delivery to extend & widen participation. XME 4078: Skills for Blended Learning The Scope of Learning Technology Pete Richardson Bangor University Learning TechnologistSchool of Education October 2008 Extended List

Things to guard against: Social isolation Assessment validation IT & study skill demands Organisational & motivational skill demands Hardware & software required Poor Internet bandwidth Skills & time to develop materials Some Drawbacks XME 4078: Skills for Blended Learning The Scope of Learning Technology Pete Richardson Bangor University Learning TechnologistSchool of Education October 2008

The Scope of Learning Technology Pete Richardson Learning Technologist School of Education Bangor University The Scope of Learning Technology XME 4078: Skills for Blended Learning