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SCHEMA Network Computers, ISDN, Learning and Social Networks SCHEMA Simon Booth Project Manager Centre for Research and Development in Learning Technology University of Stirling [email protected] SCHEMA Major Partners: Stirling (lead site), Oulu (Finland), Stuttgart (Germany) Associate Partners: Örebro (Sweden), Karlskona (Sweden) Lapland (Finland) Web: http://www.stir.ac.uk/schema SCHEMA Objectives To develop and evaluate the use of NCs and ISDN for the delivery and support of educational multimedia To develop and demonstrate a range of multimedia courseware and resourceware designed to meet the needs of professional workers in the community SCHEMA Objectives To evaluate the use of telematics-based multimedia as a means for the dissemination of curriculum material and for the development of collaborative project-based learning To investigate the use of CMC as a means of providing student support, enhancing group interaction and encouraging the development of a sense of community. SCHEMA Objectives To investigate the feasibility of using the SCHEMA infrastructure as a means of providing access to open and distance learning in remote areas. To contribute to the methodology of educational and social evaluation. SCHEMA Technology Low-cost network computers (~£270) plus monitor (~£120) or TV Centrally Managed Tamper proof (no harddisk -> no local configuration) Important: our users are at great distance SCHEMA SCHEMA Technology ISDN connectivity 128kbps sufficient to deliver multimedia at reasonable speed Video conferencing SCHEMA Technology Web Unified interface Can deliver multimedia: Real Video/Audio, Shockwave, NetShow, etc Email News, HyperNews, Webboard Access to other resources Learning Environments: WebCT, TopClass SCHEMA Learning Environment(s) TELSI-PRO PROTO Both environments driven by educational goals, particularly “constructivist” view Both can be used interchangeably Both emphasise collaboration between students There are technical differences but not our concern SCHEMA Subject Area SCHEMA aims to deliver its learning in the social sciences The social sciences are an area where technology hasn’t made great inroads (due to discursive nature) SCHEMA Deliverables ODL Modules Social Research Methods Local Community Studies Continuing Professional Development Modules SCHEMA Deliverables Research Nature of social and learning processes involved in telematics based ODL Educational Validated ODL environment Technology Telematic multimedia over Euro-ISDN Robust, easy-to-maintain computing devices