Supporting English Teaching Using ICT

Supporting English

Teaching using ICTs

Peter A AborisadeGeneral Studies Unit

FUTA

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Overview How do we LearnLearning StylesWhat E-learning isEvolution of Learning modesWhat do We NeedImplications for DevelopmentPrime DriverWhere we are at2012-09-26

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How do We Learn?• by association: building ideas or skills step-by-step

– e.g. mnemonics, training drills, imitation, instruction– associative learning leads to accurate reproduction or recall

• by constructing ideas and skills through active discovery– e.g. exploration, experimentation, guided discovery, problem-

solving, reflection– constructive learning leads to integrated skills and deep

understanding• by constructing ideas and skills through dialogue

– e.g. discussion, debate, collaboration, shared knowledge-building– social constructive learning also leads to integrated skills and

deep understanding• by participating in communities of practice

– e.g. apprenticeship, work-based learning, legitimate peripheral participation

– situated practice leads to the development of habits, values and identities

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How do We Learn? … ctnd• All approaches emphasise:

– Learner activity– Constructive alignment of activities with desired

outcomes– The importance of feedback– Opportunities for consolidation (practice) and

integration• They differ in:

– The role and importance of other people– The authenticity of the activity– The formality of activity structures and sequences– The emphasis on retention/reproduction or

reflection/internalisation– The locus of control

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How do We Learn? … ctnd• We learn more effectively when:– We are active – We are motivated and engaged– Our existing capabilities are brought into play – We are appropriately challenged• zone of proximal development• scaffolding• Differentiation

– We have opportunities for dialogue (with tutors, mentors or peers)

– We receive feedback (intrinsic or extrinsic)– We have opportunities for consolidation and

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Learning Styles

Reading

Listening (Auditory)

Seeing (Visual)

Speaking (Auditory)

Doing (Tactile/Kinesthetic)

What we Read 10%

What we Hear 20%

What we See 30%

What we both See and Hear 50%

What we Discuss with others 70%

What we Experience 80%

What we Teach someone else 95%2012-09-26


Learning StylesActive learning Modes

• Doing

• Doing & Speaking

• Speaking

Passive Learning Modes

• Listening & Seeing

• Listening

• Reading

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What is E-Learning?• learning facilitated and supported by the

use of information and communications technologies (ICTs or ILTs)

• Networked computer marks a paradigm shift: mobile networks arguably another

• But all learning involves technologies • All learning is potentially mixed-mode learningSo…• We are not trying to articulate some part of

learning. We are trying to re-articulate learning in a new technological context.

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Evolution ….!

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The “information age mind-set”

• Computers aren’t technology• Internet better than TV• Reality no longer real• Doing rather than knowing• Nintendo over Logic• Multitasking way of life• Typing rather than handwriting• Staying connected• Zero tolerance for delays• Consumer/Creator blurring (Frand, 2000).

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Intrinsic issues surrounding e- learning

• Lack of access – Computers, Internet• Low bandwidth• Lack of good quality course material• ‘Digital – immigrant’ Language Teachers.• Training requirement quite high for teachers• Workload issues

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What do we mean by access?• Access to what?

• Course and learning environment with greatest chance of achieving ambitions, goals and access to career or graduate future

• Tertiary education experience which equips them for path they want access to

• Employment ready graduates - leaving university with high quality work experience already on CV

• Access issues for postgraduates

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What do we Need?• Awareness – of why the change is needed • Desire – to support and participate in the

change • Knowledge – of how to change • Ability – to implement new skills and

behaviours • Reinforcement – to sustain the change 2012-09-26


Quality Assured?Nigerian graduates described as:• half-baked

• lacking in critical competencies

• lacking in communication skills

• Lacking in employability skills: critical thinking, team work collaboration, analytical, evaluative

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Characteristics of C21st student

• 10,000 hours Video Games• 250,000 emails• 10,000 hours on cell phones

• 20,000 hours TV• 500,000 commercials• < 5000 hours book reading2012-09-26


Characteristics of C21st student

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Help us take advantage of the

computers we already have…

… in our

pockets!Students:

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Context: an Ecology of Resources

• Categories of resources that form a Learning Context

• Content; the Stuff to be learnt• Process; the ways Stuff can be learnt• Location; places in which learning

takes place• Organising Activities; a set of dynamic

activities such as;

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A Sample

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PRIME DRIVER

PEDAGOGY

Teacher

Technology

Student

Content

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FUTA MOODLE Blended Learning

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FUTA MOODLE Blended Learning

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No more this:

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But be prepared for:

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Unless You’re prepared for change …

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Unless attitude is …

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Supporting English Teaching Using ICT