Teaching & Learningin the INFORMATION Age
Steve WheelerFaculty of Education
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CHANGE
society
culture
technology
economy
pedagogy
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CHANGE
Question:
In pairs list the changes that have occurred in schools as a direct result of the introduction of learning technologies
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ICT Promotes Changes in... teaching methods assessment of learning record keeping resource development communication curriculum design evaluation
Uses of ICT in UK Classrooms: Web pages for news /
information Homework assignments e-Transfer of work Collaborative working Creative expression (e.g. music) E-mail penpals – ‘ePals’ Distributed learning
UK Schools
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E V A L U A T I O N
InstructionCourse
Materials InteractionStudent
TECHNOLOGY
Technology Supported Learning
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E V A L U A T I O N
Course Materials
Student
TECHNOLOGY
Interaction
Teacher Student Group
Technology Supported Learning and Communication
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Anytime AnyplaceLearning
Same Time Same Place Same Time Different Place
Different Time Same Place Different Time Different Place
LOCAL
REMOTE
A S Y N C H R O N O U S
S Y N C H R O N O U S
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Anytime AnyplaceLearning
Same Time Same Place Same Time Different Place
Different Time Same Place Different Time Different Place
LOCAL
REMOTE
A S Y N C H R O N O U S
S Y N C H R O N O U S
Real Time Encounter Model
Resource BasedLearning Model
Independent Study Model
Time IndependentModel
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Anytime AnyplaceLearning
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Different Time Same Place Different Time Different Place
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A S Y N C H R O N O U S
S Y N C H R O N O U S
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WhiteboardOverhead Projector
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Anytime AnyplaceLearning
Same Time Same Place Same Time Different Place
Different Time Same Place Different Time Different Place
LOCAL
REMOTE
A S Y N C H R O N O U S
S Y N C H R O N O U S
Chalk boardOverhead ProjectorSlidesText
Video ConferenceAudio ConferenceSatellite TV, Text
CBL, CAI, CALMultimedia, CD-ROMText, Video, Audio
WWWElectronic MailStreaming MediaText, Video, Audio
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Anytime AnyplaceLearning
Same Time Same Place Same Time Different Place
Different Time Same Place Different Time Different Place
LOCAL
REMOTE
A S Y N C H R O N O U S
S Y N C H R O N O U S
Chalk boardOverhead ProjectorSlidesText
Video ConferenceAudio ConferenceSatellite TV, Text
CBL, CAI, CALMultimedia, CD-ROMText, Video, Audio
WWWElectronic MailStreaming MediaText, Video, Audio
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Activity:
In pairs, list the factors that may prevent ‘Anytime, Anyplace’ learning from happening in British Education
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“Any teacher who can be replaced by a
computer….
…should be”.
Sir Arthur C. Clarke
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Issues to address
shift towards shared working spaces greater sharing of resources more collaborative learning greater liberty for students less control for teachers motivation levels technophobia cost (purchase, updates, repairs, training)
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Activity:
In pairs, list at least 3 new teacher roles that have resulted from the introduction of ICT into schools
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adopt ICT Co-ordination integrate ICT into curricula deliver specialist computer training practice new ways of assessing develop new ways of communicating create new teaching resources devise new teaching methods encourage more collaborative learning
New Teacher Roles
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Why Must Roles Change? some resources are becoming
obsolete some assessment methods are
becoming redundant content knowledge is no longer
enough students need critical thinking
skills potential ‘information overload’ human thought is non-linear
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The Future... Integrated technology Web 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, ……? Pervasive technology Mobile personal technologies Tele-collaboration Digital books / paper Wearable/Invasive applications Tele-immersion ? Any-time any-place learning
Steve [email protected]
www2.plymouth.ac.uk/distancelearning/
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Children love computers Children enjoy working
together Children like to compete Computers can be used to
help children to work together ‘Off Task’ behaviour may be
constructive and helpful for learning
UK Schools
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Widespread use of networked computers
Mix of media and technology All ages involved Distribution of resources Project based work Library based systems
American Schools
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