A centre of expertise in digital information management Approaches To E-Learning: The Users’ Perspective Brian Kelly UKOLN University of.
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A centre of expertise in digital information management
www.ukoln.ac.uk
Approaches To E-Learning:The Users’ Perspective
Brian KellyUKOLNUniversity of BathBath, BA2 7AYEmailB.Kelly@ukoln.ac.ukURLhttp://www.ukoln.ac.uk/
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Contents• Session Aims• Hands-on Session• Discussion
Contents• Session Aims• Hands-on Session• Discussion
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Session Aims
The aims of this session are: • To gain hands-on experience of key e-
learning technologies• To reflect on the strengths and
weaknesses of the tools • To help to identify the technologies which
may be appropriate for use in your organisation
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Hands-On Exercises
You should now:• Work through the exercises in the handout• Work in pairs and discuss your findings• Start at different points in the handout:
• Exercise 1 Online Tutorial• Exercise 2 Instant Messaging• Exercise 5 Application Areas (Blogs &
Wikis)• Exercise 10 Formats (Flash & SMIL)• Exercise 11 Learning Environments
• Bookmark <http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/workshops/trieste-2004/#urls> as this contains links to the resources in the handout
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Updates
In exercise 8.4 you can use:• Seedwiki at
<http://www.seedwiki.com/>• Swiki at
<http://www.swiki.net/~lisbk/ICTP-2004/1>
Use username / account ID ICTP-2004
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Discussion
• Have you come across anything new?• Are there any technologies which seem
very useful?• Are there any technologies which
disappoint you?
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Using An Online TutorialThe Virtual Training Suite (VTS):
• Funded by the JISC for the UK Higher/ Further Education sector
• Initially covered small range of subject areas, but due to popularity, coverage extended
• Learning approach embedded (discover, review & reflect)
Exercise 1Exercise 1
What did you like about it and what could be improved? What did you like about it and what could be improved?
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Using Instant Messaging (IM)
You’ve used the MSN Messenger Instant Messaging (IM) software:IM can provide immediacy
not available with emailIM can provide addition
features, such as sharing applications
IM can be very interruptiveIM software is not
interoperable (MSN and AOL IDs can’t easily communicate)
Exercise 2 & 3Exercise 2 & 3
What did you like about IM and what could be improved? What did you like about IM and what could be improved?
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Using Jabber Instant Messaging
Jabber: Open source IM initiative, with
variety of clients & servers Not reliant on organisations such
as Microsoft and AOL Currently limited
functionality Interesting ideas under
development such as BuddySpace from the Open University (UK)
Exercise 4Exercise 4
What did you like about Jabber and what could be improved? What did you like about Jabber and what could be improved?
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Using A Bulletin Board
phpBB:• A bulletin board
application• Open source• Growing in popularity• How do I find out
about such forums?• Is the data locked
away?
Exercise 5Exercise 5
What did you like about phpBB and what could be improved? What did you like about phpBB and what could be improved?
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Using A Blog
Blog (Web log):• An online diary• Easy-to-use software
for creating Blogs• Often use open
standards (e.g. RSS)
Can be used:• For student learning
logs• To develop collective
memory on courses
Exercise 6Exercise 6
What role can Blogs have in e-learning? What role can Blogs have in e-learning?
A blog is basically a journal that is available on the web. The activity of updating a blog is "blogging" and someone who keeps a blog is a "blogger." Blogs are typically updated daily using software that allows people with little or no technical background to update and maintain the blog.
A blog is basically a journal that is available on the web. The activity of updating a blog is "blogging" and someone who keeps a blog is a "blogger." Blogs are typically updated daily using software that allows people with little or no technical background to update and maintain the blog.
http://www.matisse.net/files/glossary.html
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Wikis
A Wiki:• Collaboratively-edited
Web site
A Wiki:• Avoids need for
students to spend valuable time in learning HTML tools
• Develops community working and trust
Exercise 8Exercise 8
What role can Wikis have in e-learning? What role can Wikis have in e-learning?
An internal linkAn internal link
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Orkut Social NetworkOrkut:
• Example of a social network
Social networks:• Further develop
community working• Can be importance in
distance learning and remote support
Exercise 9Exercise 9
What role can social networks have in e-learning? What role can social networks have in e-learning?
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FlashFlash:
• Popular file format for creating interactive Web resources
Note:• Flash is a
proprietary format • Does not easily
integrate with W3C architecture
• Problems withaccessibility
Exercise 10Exercise 10
What are the advantages and disadvantages of Flash? What are the advantages and disadvantages of Flash?
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SMIL And SVG
SMIL and SVG:• Open standards for synchronised
multimedia and vector graphics• Based on XML
But:• How mature are they?• Are tools and expertise readily available?• Do they have a role to play in your e-
learning environment?
Exercise 10Exercise 10
What are the advantages and disadvantages of SMIL? What are the advantages and disadvantages of SMIL?
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MTS Open Courseware
Why bother developing e-learning resources?• It is expensive• You might be better using your scarce resources
for other activities• Quality e-learning resources are available for
free!
But:• The learning resource isn't the only factor• Learning support is also needed
Exercise 12Exercise 12
What other issues did you consider? What other issues did you consider?
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VLEs
VLEs:• Virtual Learning Environments• Is this the solution to your e-learning?• How do you go about evaluating VLEs?• Or should you using CMSs, Blogs, Wikis,
… to develop your own e-learning environment?
Exercise 13Exercise 13
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MLEs
MLE:• Managed Learning Environment• "refers to the whole range of information systems
and processes of a college or university (including its VLE if it has one) that contribute directly, or indirectly, to learning and the management of that learning."<http://www.jisc.ac.uk/index.cfm?name=mle_overview>
• A VLE can be one component of an MLE
Exercise 14Exercise 14
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MSc Healthcare Informatics (1)
Applicants will need:• Information about
course, requirements, costs, support, …
• Advice on technical requirements for (a) online application process & (b) course itself
Exercise 14Exercise 14
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MSc Healthcare Informatics (2)
Students will need information on:
• Course• Progress• Fellow
students• Support• …
Exercise 14Exercise 14
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MSc Healthcare Informatics (3)Course administrators will need to monitor:
• Course modules
• Students' progress
• Posting to bulletin boards
• Support queries
• …
Exercise 14Exercise 14
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MSc Healthcare Informatics (3)Course administrators will need to monitor:
• Students' progress
• Posting to bulletin boards
• Support queries
• …
Exercise 14Exercise 14
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