Dr. Gemma TowleDr. Gemma Towle
Structure of the presentationStructure of the presentation
Project background
Proficient e-communicators
Methodology
Emerging results
Interactive case studies
Project backgroundProject background
To investigate learners' opinions and experiences
Core themes: transitional periods, use of shadow technologies and light bulb moments
Adult and Community Learners (ACL), Further Education (FE), Higher Education (HE)
Proficient e-communicatorsProficient e-communicators
Participants who were sampled needed to be proficient e-communicators
Determined through the use of tasks completed in a virtual learning environment
Mapped according to a modification of Salmon’s 5 step model
1. Access and motivationSetting up system Welcoming &
& accessing encouraging
2. Online socialisationSending & retrieving Familiarising &
messages providing bridges
4. Knowledge construction
Conferencing Facilitating Process
5. DevelopmentProviding links to Supporting
outside closed conferences responding
1. Access and motivation
2. Online socialisation
3. Information exchange
4. Knowledge Construction
5. Development
Pro
fici
ency
acc
ord
ing
to
sta
ge
Tasks
Sign into the virtual learning environment (VLE).
Explore the site.
Complete questionnaire.
Post on the discussion board.
Entry to the wiki including external links.
Email answers to structured feedback.
3. Information exchangeSearching, personalising Facilitating tasks &
software supporting use of learning materials
Proficient e-communicatorsProficient e-communicators
MethodologyMethodology
Educational FlowchartEducational Flowchart
Mandarin Chinese
Hardware
Desktop computerLaptop computer
Software
Moodleemail
Hardware
Desktop computerLaptop computer
CDsInteractive penMusic player
Software
Internet site
Hanban Chinese
Learning
Hardware
Desktop computerLaptop computer
CDs
Software
Internet site
Cambridge University Language
Project
Hardware
Desktop computerLaptop computer
IT whiteboardDVDs
TV
Software
Microsoft Word, Excel, Access &
PowerPointEmail
International Baccalaureate
Card sortingCard sorting
MS Office
Yahoo m
ail
Desktop computerPDATele
visi
on
Created in focus groupsCreated in focus groups
Used in interviewsUsed in interviews
Card sortingCard sorting
Mandarin Chinese
(ACL)
Hardware
1) Desktop2) Laptop
3) USB memory stick4) IT whiteboard
5) Portable Hard Drive6) TV
7) Webcam
Software
1) Microsoft Excel2) Hotmail
3) Microsoft media player4) Microsoft Publisher
5) Google Map6) Microsoft Word
7) Open Learn8) Microsoft PowerPoint
9) Skype10) Microsoft messenger
11) YouTube
Emerging resultsEmerging results
Many learners tend to use what their tutors recommend and don’t deviate.
The majority of learners who participated are audio-visual.
Learners need choices and options.
Emerging resultsEmerging results
Proficient e-communicators have had little problems with transitions.
One stop shop.
E-learning is not just computers.
What are Interactive Case Studies?What are Interactive Case Studies?
Themed and categorised video and audio of learners talking about their experiences with technology and learning
Available freely online complete with transcripts
With the facility for you to leave comments, reflections and recommendations
www.northampton.ac.uk/e4l/icswww.northampton.ac.uk/e4l/ics
Thanks for listening!Thanks for listening!
Any questions?Any questions?
Interactive Case StudiesInteractive Case Studies
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