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The Scope ofThe Scope ofLearning TechnologyLearning Technology

Pete RichardsonLearning Technologist School of EducationBangor University

The Scope of Learning TechnologyXME 4078: Skills for Blended Learning

A DefinitionA Definition (one of many) (one of many)digital technologies used to support, enhance andextend Teaching, Learning and Assessment bothwithin and beyond the classroom.

It is all about:• Teachers, Learners & Resources• Active Learning• Individual & Collaborative Activity• Communication & Sharing

XME 4078: Skills for Blended Learning

The Scope of Learning Technology

Pete Richardson Bangor UniversityLearning Technologist School of Education October 2008

Major DomainsMajor Domains

XME 4078: Skills for Blended Learning

The Scope of Learning Technology

Pete Richardson Bangor UniversityLearning Technologist School of Education October 2008

Which Technologies …..Which Technologies …..

Teaching & Learning

AssessmentCommunication

SupportManagement

XME 4078: Skills for Blended Learning

The Scope of Learning Technology

Pete Richardson Bangor UniversityLearning Technologist School of Education October 2008

LT Continuum 1 - IntegrationLT Continuum 1 - Integration

No ICT Isolated Desktop Integrated PersonalisedUse Tools Web Enabled Systems

Learning PlatformMISVLE

eP&PFPLS

Social Space

XME 4078: Skills for Blended Learning

The Scope of Learning Technology

Pete Richardson Bangor UniversityLearning Technologist School of Education October 2008

Virtual Learning EnvironmentsVirtual Learning Environments

• Web accessible• Secure personal login• Curriculum content• Tutor & Peer communications• Assessment facilities• Personal digital tools• Collaborative digital tools

XME 4078: Skills for Blended Learning

The Scope of Learning Technology

Pete Richardson Bangor UniversityLearning Technologist School of Education October 2008

Modes of DeliveryModes of DeliveryFormal

• Traditional – Tutor & class focused• Drop-In – Student focused• Correspondence – Paper resource focused• Blended Learning – Tutor, class & electronic focused• On-Line & Distant – Electronic resource focused

Informal• Individual – ad hoc & purposeful• Hobby / Interest Groups - negotiated

XME 4078: Skills for Blended Learning

The Scope of Learning Technology

Pete Richardson Bangor UniversityLearning Technologist School of Education October 2008

LT Continuum 2 – The MixLT Continuum 2 – The Mix

100% 100% In-Person Blended Online & Distant

(Traditional)

XME 4078: Skills for Blended Learning

The Scope of Learning Technology

Pete Richardson Bangor UniversityLearning Technologist School of Education October 2008

Home Broadband & ComputersHome Broadband & Computers

OECD (ORGANISATION FOR ECONOMIC CO-OPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT) Survey 2007http://fiordiliji.sourceoecd.org/pdf/sti2007/922007081e1-e-5.pdf

XME 4078: Skills for Blended Learning

The Scope of Learning Technology

Pete Richardson Bangor UniversityLearning Technologist School of Education October 2008

Home Broadband & ComputersHome Broadband & Computers

OECD (ORGANISATION FOR ECONOMIC CO-OPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT) Survey 2007http://fiordiliji.sourceoecd.org/pdf/sti2007/922007081e1-e-5.pdf

XME 4078: Skills for Blended Learning

The Scope of Learning Technology

Pete Richardson Bangor UniversityLearning Technologist School of Education October 2008

XME 4078: Skills for Blended Learning

The Scope of Learning Technology

Pete Richardson Bangor UniversityLearning Technologist School of Education October 2008

The Teaching ProcessThe Teaching ProcessFace to FaceThe teacher controls delivery of information andlearning opportunities in-person mainly duringclassroom sessions.

Blended LearningThe teacher controls classroom sessions butalso provides opportunities for off-site and out-of-hours engagement with information and learning activities.

On-Line & DistantThe student controls the acquisition of PC basedinformation and the completion of learning tasks. The teacher monitors & supports learning viaelectronic facilities.

Benefits for LearnersBenefits for Learners

• Enhanced PC & Internet skills.• Enhanced engagement through interactivity & media richness.• Greater motivation through personalized / learner centred instruction.• On-demand access for learning anytime, anyplace.• Greater responsibility for own learning by self paced & self directed study.• More effective learning from tailored content varied learning styles & individual support.• Flexible on-line delivery to extend & widen participation.

XME 4078: Skills for Blended Learning

The Scope of Learning Technology

Pete Richardson Bangor UniversityLearning Technologist School of Education October 2008

Extended List

Things to guard against:• Social isolation• Assessment validation• IT & study skill demands• Organisational & motivational skill demands• Hardware & software required• Poor Internet bandwidth• Skills & time to develop materials

Some DrawbacksSome Drawbacks

XME 4078: Skills for Blended Learning

The Scope of Learning Technology

Pete Richardson Bangor UniversityLearning Technologist School of Education October 2008

The Scope ofThe Scope ofLearning TechnologyLearning Technology

Pete RichardsonLearning Technologist School of EducationBangor University

The Scope of Learning TechnologyXME 4078: Skills for Blended Learning

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