Transcript VLE 2.0, the VLE of the Future

VLE 2.0, the VLE of the Future
Discussion session
Thursday 6th July
Principles underpinning VLE of the future
(1)
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VLE 1.0 – content dissemination model no longer
relevant. Course delivery focus not enough. Shift away
from segmented to innovative on-line instruction &
learning
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Digital native generation requires new focus (ELearning 2.0 paradigm shift)
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Institutional emphasis on student-centred or active
learning, as evidenced through e-learning strategy.
Students as actors, not passive consumers in learning
process
However, student expectation that quality contact time with
instructors (experts) not diminished.
Principles underpinning VLE of the future
(2)
VLEs may support enriched student-student & studentinstructor access in 2 ways:
(i) Enhanced interactive tools, focus on social presence
and enhanced communication opportunities. 24x7
access to academics, supported through interinstitutional programmes, with faculty contributing to
instructional process across time zones. Academic
call-centre model!
(ii) Baseline teaching supported via VLE, freeing up
class-time for deeper learning and reflective
discussions, seminar sessions etc. N.B. Bradford
model, with lectures delivered by iPod prior to seminar
sessions.
Principles underpinning VLE of the future
(3)
• Emphasis on personalised learning trajectories
• Recognition of student learning profile, prior
experience etc.
• ‘One size fits all’ blueprint for e-learning no
longer sustainable
Future directions for platform
development
• Institutional platform selection (open source vs.
commercial) is not the key issue.
• Institutions will continue to run range of systems
(selected by disciplinary fitness for purpose)
• Personalised learning will require flexible e-learning
infrastructure (best of breed tools)
• HEIs to focus on supporting applications and tool sets
(Warwick model), rather than a specific system
• Student portal approach could be the answer, with
access to tools, resources and platforms.
• ‘My BBC’ metaphor – supporting customisation of portal
space to individual needs.
• Portal as wrapper, linking to content repositories, course
materials, and possibly a range of course delivery tools
Portal blueprint
• Wrapper to university services
• Providing seamless access to variety of tools
and resources
• Supporting personalised learning space
• Access to 2nd generation collaborative tools –
empowering students to manage own learning
networks
• Links to Library and university repositories
• Interface with instructors and coursework
• Learning support (IT/Study skills/Resources)
A more radical view
• Shift from enterprise platforms to personalised
learning environments
• Life-long learning (cradle to grave) will require
each individual to manage own learning tool-set
and resources.
• Portfolio for life model extended to personal
learning space for life
• Individuals acquire and control content
organisation, manage social networks,
collaborative tools.
Universities as on-line service
providers
• Students manage tools, content etc. offline
• Universities supply content (Open
courseware? Copyright / IPR issues??)
• Quality of educational experience through
on-line interaction between students and
instructors, and level and range of
services to students.