Using E Learning and Multimedia toUsing E‐Learning and Multimedia to Develop Technical Skills

Prof. Pawan Gupta eLearning@softtech engr comeLearning@softtech‐engr.com

Setting the Scene…Setting the Scene…

• Drivers of changeDrivers of change

• New environment

d i l h• Need to implement new approaches to meet needs

• Integrating vocational and technology

TermsTerms

• Vocational EducationVocational Education– Skill‐based learning

• Elearning• Elearning– Technology‐enabled learning

• Vocational E‐Learning– Skill‐based Technology‐enabled learning

Goals of EducationGoals of Education

• Acquire tools for survivalq• Discover meaning• Learning to learng• More humane communities• Role in social reform/reconstruction• Not only to equip to contend with reform, but to

initiated• Secure democracy

Goals of Vocational EducationGoals of Vocational Education

• To prepare for gainful employmentTo prepare for gainful employment

• Must be close to real world

b f l i i• Instructor must be successful practitioner

• Curriculum must reflect content of occupation

• Create skill set and attitudes needed to succeed in a particular fieldp

Change in “Teacher’s” RoleChange in Teacher s Role

• Due to focus of individual social objectivesDue to focus of individual, social objectives and furthering of technical field, teacher is partner with learnerpartner with learner

• Teacher is helper, facilitator, guide, encourager

S d i bj f hi b f f• Student is not object of teaching, but focus of learning

Learning Ecologyh d l d lWhat do learners need to learn?

• Content – text videos interactive activitiesContent text, videos, interactive activities, animations, etc.

• Forums to connect with learners (i e replicate• Forums to connect with learners (i.e. replicate real life in career)

M hi i i / h f• Mentorship – apprentice, instructor/chef

• Access – education outside of a physical location

• Flexibility – education that accounts for lifey

Reducing Irrelevant LearningReducing Irrelevant Learning

• Technical students have varying backgroundTechnical students have varying background and skills

• ALL are at different pointsALL are at different points• Education needs to permit entry and access

based on skill/experiencebased on skill/experience• Requires complete system change, but the

process can be mimicked online – i.e. studentprocess can be mimicked online i.e. student controls pace

Stages of KnowingStages of Knowing

• Linking – association between concepts/knowledgeLinking association between concepts/knowledge

• Reproducing – copying something as taught

• Interpreting – using existing knowledge to recognizeInterpreting using existing knowledge to recognize needs and guide actions/decisions in new situation

• Applying – applying existing knowledge/skills to solveApplying applying existing knowledge/skills to solve new problems

How Can Technology Meet Vocational Education Goals?Education Goals?

• Technology as a supplement not replacementTechnology as a supplement, not replacement

• Tech improves access & flexibility

h i kill & h i• Tech can communicate skills & theories

• Tech – better “quality” assurance

• F2F needed to develop social/industry awareness

Elearning OverviewElearning Overview

• HistoryHistory

• Drivers

h i i h i l i ?• Why is it changing learning?

• How is it changing learning?

• Scope and size

Combining Technology & Classroom

• BlendedBlended

• Saves instruction time

l i ffi i• Increases learning efficiency

• Anxiety and intimidation in regular classroom minimized

• Practice to proficiencyp y

• Variable learning rates

Tools & TechnologiesTools & Technologies

• Streaming• Streaming

• Video

• Audio audio blogging pronunciation VoIP• Audio – audio blogging, pronunciation, VoIP

• Internet – LMS, blogging, “simple starts”, email, discussionsdiscussions

• Software – development, delivery, collaborate

• Simulations• Simulations

ExamplesExamples

• Dining Room SkillsDining Room Skills

• Culinary Arts

• Menu

• Online Course

Our ExperiencesOur Experiences

• Culinary ArtsCulinary Arts

• Hotel and Restaurant Administration

hi i h f• Teaching right way upfront

• Unlimited repetitive feedback

ResultsResults

• Success indicators – no quantitative data yetSuccess indicators no quantitative data yet

• Initial anecdotal feedbackB tt l i– Better learning

– Marks same as with traditional classes

• Instructor Observations

• Student Feedback

Student ExperiencesStudent Experiences

• Student commentsStudent comments– Engaging

Fun way to learn– Fun way to learn

– “I can learn when I want” ‐ Flexibility

“I’ i t l”– “I’m in control”

– No instructor physically present – disorienting to some studentssome students

ImplicationsImplications

• Technology as a toolTechnology as a tool

• Elearning meets needs of technical education access flexibility quality– access, flexibility, quality

• Theory, skills, relationships, mentorship – can ll b h / h d i l iall be taught/enhanced via elearning

What is still neededWhat is still needed

• Administration supportAdministration support

• Model for elearning development – skill based industry (plumbing etc )industry (plumbing etc.)

• Tech advances – ability to stream confidently

• Training instructors how to develop and use technology in teaching

ConclusionsConclusions

• Change drivers are significantChange drivers are significant

• New student/industry needs require new approachesapproaches

• Continued vocational e‐learning can:– Expand the field

– Improve education

– Result in higher student satisfaction

– Greater organizational quality control

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