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Using free web-based tools for collaborative eLearning
SEDA Conference 17th November 2011
Web-based Collaborative eLearning Tools
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Collaborative eLearning and selection of tools
Opportunities and Risks
Managing activities
Some case studies
Final thoughts and questions
Topics
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Why collaborative eLearning?
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Bloom’s Taxonomy
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Collaborative Tools
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Wikis
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Blogs
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Google Docs
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Bookmarking
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Storytelling
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Conferencing
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Maps
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Fluffy?
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Fierce?
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Shifting the balance of responsibility
Ease of use
Integration between tools – Embedding – RSS
Affordable
Personlisation
Transferrability
Mobility
Fun!
Opportunities
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Loss of control
Identity management
Safeguarding more in the users’ hands
Where does the data go?
Vulnerabilities
ANOTHER system to learn!
…and all the other hurdles you get with collaborative activity!
Hurdles
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Moderating
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Focus on the learning objectives
Guidance about privacy settings
Set expectations of behaviour
What will you do if something goes wrong?
Alternative forms of contact
Clear assessment criteria
Setting up the activity
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eModeration
5 stage model (Salmon, G., 2004)
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Netskills – “Technology Enhanced Collaborative Learning”
workshop
Sheffield Hallam University – MSc in Technology Enhanced Learning, Innovation &
Change
Northumbria College – Foundation Degree in hairdressing and salon
management
University of Salford – BSc in Professional Sound and Video technology
Case Studies
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Scale – Large groups can be powerful but difficult to
manage – Smaller groups, not everyone has to have to same
access
Scope – Content can get unwieldy – Watch for mission creep – Wikis especially – what is its purpose, when will you
stop?
Plan B – What’s the exit strategy?
Final Thoughts
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Give responsibility to learners – Set ground rules for behaviour – Assessment criteria – Manage “difficult” interaction – Manage privacy
Participate as a tutor
Allow for learner discovery of tools
Evaluate together
Use the tools yourself
Final Thoughts
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Chris Thomson
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chris.thomson@ncl.ac.uk
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