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The Learner’s Voice In HEThe Learner’s Voice In HE

The Learner’s Voice In Higher EducationThe Learner’s Voice In Higher Education

Dr. Gemma Towle & Mr. Rob Howe

The University of Northampton

The Learner’s Voice In HEThe Learner’s Voice In HE

Structure of SessionStructure of Session

• Background

• Modified 5-step model

• Video reflections from students

• Questions

The Learner’s Voice In HEThe Learner’s Voice In HE

Background – The JISC’s Background – The JISC’s learner experiences of e-learner experiences of e-

learninglearning

• Funded an e-learning and pedagogy strand

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

• Now phase 2: funded 7 projects looking at learners experiences and journeys.

The Learner’s Voice In HEThe Learner’s Voice In HE

Background – E4LBackground – E4L

• Investigating learners’ experiences of e-learning from adult and community learning, further and higher education

• Sample are proficient e-learners (not indicative of all learners)

• Three key areas: transitional periods, shadow technologies and light bulb moments

• Interviews - primarily video. With a follow up questionnaire and use of our virtual learning environment

The Learner’s Voice In HEThe Learner’s Voice In HE

Modification of the 5 step model

1. Access and motivationSetting up system Welcoming && accessing encouraging

2. Online socialisationSending & retrieving Familiarising & messages providing bridges

4. Knowledge constructionConferencing 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

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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

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See: http://wb2.northampton.ac.uk/e4l/video.php?id=26&catid=10&themeid=1

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ThemesThemes

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Audio Visual LearnersAudio Visual Learners

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Material should be interactiveMaterial should be interactive

The Learner’s Voice In HEThe Learner’s Voice In HE

See: http://wb2.northampton.ac.uk/e4l/video.php?id=133&catid=32&themeid=8

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Personal Learning EnvironmentsPersonal Learning Environments

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See:

http://wb2.northampton.ac.uk/e4l/theme.php?id=6

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Any Questions ?Any Questions ?

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Thank you for listeningThank you for listening

• JISC e-learning pedagogy programmehttp://www.jisc.ac.uk/whatwedo/programmes/elearning_pedagogy.aspx

• E4Lhttp://www.northampton.ac.uk/e4l