From a whisper to a shout: From a whisper to a shout: eliciting the learners voiceeliciting the learners voice

Dr. Gemma TowleDr. Gemma Towle

Structure of presentationStructure of presentation

• E4L project background E4L project background

• E-learning beyond computersE-learning beyond computers

• Different types of transitionsDifferent types of transitions

• Student voices on transitionsStudent voices on transitions

• Interactive Case StudiesInteractive Case Studies

The JISC learner experiences of The JISC learner experiences of e-learninge-learning

• Already been phase 1 including scoping Already been phase 1 including scoping study, LEX, Learner XPstudy, LEX, Learner XP

• Now phase 2: funded 7 projects looking at Now phase 2: funded 7 projects looking at learners experiences and journeys: LexDis, learners experiences and journeys: LexDis, STROLL, BLUPS, PB-LXP, THEMA, LEaD…STROLL, BLUPS, PB-LXP, THEMA, LEaD…E4LE4L

E4L project backgroundE4L project background

• To investigate learners experiences and To investigate learners experiences and opinionsopinions

• Core themes: transitional periods, use of Core themes: transitional periods, use of shadow technologies and lightbulb momentsshadow technologies and lightbulb moments

• Adult and Community Learners (ACL), Further Adult and Community Learners (ACL), Further Education (FE), Higher Education (HE)Education (FE), Higher Education (HE)

MethodologyMethodology

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.1. Access and motivation

Setting 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

3. Information exchangeSearching, personalising Facilitating tasks &

software supporting use of learning materials

1. Access and motivation

2. Online socialisation

3. Information exchange

4. Knowledge Construction

5. Development

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Proficient e-communicatorsProficient e-communicators

Interview plusInterview plus

What is it?: What is it?:

An artefact or activity to help recall and aid An artefact or activity to help recall and aid discussiondiscussion

Examples:Examples:

Audio-log, blog written by a learner, Personal Audio-log, blog written by a learner, Personal Education Flowchart (PEF)Education Flowchart (PEF)

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

MS Office

Facebook

Yahoo m

ail

Desktop computerPDATele

visi

on

Product cardsProduct cards

Created in focus groupsCreated in focus groups

Used in interviewsUsed in interviews

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

What are Interactive Case Studies?What are Interactive Case Studies?

• Themed and categorised video and audio of Themed and categorised video and audio of learners talking about their experiences with learners talking about their experiences with technology and learning technology and learning

• Available freely online complete with transcriptsAvailable freely online complete with transcripts

• With the facility for you to leave comments, With the facility for you to leave comments, reflections and recommendationsreflections and recommendations

Thanks for listening!Thanks for listening!

Any questions?Any questions?

Interactive Case StudiesInteractive Case Studies

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