What is a learning technologist?

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What is a learning technologist? This presentation looks at the role of the learning technologist in Higher Education at a UK university and was given as part of an 'ignite' presentation at the University.

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Ros Walker FSS

So, what do you do for a

living?

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I’m a learning technologist

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So, what is a learning

technologist?

managing

enablingresearching

supporting

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Think about the technology you

use in learning…

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My Online Environment: Our VLE

Turnitin for assessment and feedback

ClassroomPresentation

software

Classroomclickers

or responsesystems

Communication software,

Skype, Adobe Connect, Hangouts

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E-portfolio software, Pebblepad

Screen-casting

Lecture Capture

Audio Video Social Media

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Technical skills and understanding…..

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Learning TechnicalLearning

Technologistslive here

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What makes a good learning

technologist?

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NO

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Buy new technology

Experiment with

technology

Ask for help

No one knows what the

technology can do

Give up

The educational technology failure cycle

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Describe the problem

What is the desired

outcome?

Gather information &

present options

Choose best solution and implement

Re-evaluate

The educational technology success cycle

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Background &skills

Learning Technologies

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Law

PolicyCommunication

Specialist Area

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Technicalstuff

LawPolicy

Learners

Teachers

Strategy

Thank youfor

listening