1. Enabling Learner’s Voices Enabling Learner’s voices E.A. Draffan Dr. Gemma Towle

2. Enabling Learner’s Voices JISC Project Background Funded an e-learning and pedagogy strand Already been phase 1 including scoping study, LEX, Learner XP, Now phase 2: funded 7 projects looking at learners experiences and journeys: BLUPS, STROLL, PB-LXP, THEMA, Lead, LexDis, E4L

3. Enabling Learner’s Voices Aims to explore successful 'e- skills' and supporting strategies, including the use of assistive technologies, in a world of complex computer-based interactions introduced by e- learning and on-line social networks. LexDis Project Background

4. Enabling Learner’s Voices E4L Project Background Investigating learners’ experiences of e-learning from adult and community learning, further and higher education Sample are proficient e-learners (not indicative of all learners) Three key areas: transitional periods, shadow technologies and light bulb moments

5. Enabling Learner’s Voices What is interview plus? (Helen Beetham, 2006) An artefact or activity used to help recall and aid discussion. For the purposes of these studies they were artefacts created or introduced by students. Blog written by learner Learner’s personal hardware Audiolog Educational flowchart

6. Enabling Learner’s Voices Interview plus used by LexDis Other technologies Computers Digital recorders Hardware PDAs Nintendo DS Lite iTouch Software Windows vs. Palm Brain Trainer iTunes Mobile phones Hardware Choices Software Windows Mobile Symbian Hardware Smart phone – voice recorder Software Media players Hardware Desktop/laptop Software Browser technologies/ assistive technologies

7. Enabling Learner’s Voices Interview plus used by E4L Personal Education Flowchart (PEF) Human Resource Management (Degree ) GCSEs National Diploma in Business Hardware Desktop Software Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Hotmail MSN Messenger NILE AS Levels Hardware Desktop Software Microsoft Word Hotmail Hardware Desktop Software Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Hotmail Moodle Hardware Desktop Software Microsoft Word

8. Enabling Learner’s Voices Pros of Interview plus Can be built upon with other methods. Good conversational point and something for the learner and questioning to focus on. Allows time for reflection

9. Enabling Learner’s Voices Cons of Interview plus Interviewer needs to have an awareness of the implications of the chosen artefacts. Need time to go through what the learner has created or offered. Need to be able to decipher writing/diagram if hand- drawn!

10. Enabling Learner’s Voices Recording LexDis and E4L both used digital recorders – help to collect all audio E4L also used a video camera as the footage will be used to create interactive case studies

11. Enabling Learner’s Voices Techniques Terminology 6 Second rule Open questions Repeating as a questions

12. Enabling Learner’s Voices Human approach Contact Setting Extra time Relaxed atmosphere

13. Enabling Learner’s Voices Gestures Interested Privacy Thanks Human approach

14. Enabling Learner’s Voices Thank you for listening Any questions? EA Draffan: ead@ecs.soton.ac.uk Gemma Towle: gemma.towle@northampton.ac.uk