Transcript SCHEMA
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Network Computers, ISDN,
Learning and Social
Networks
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Simon Booth
Project Manager
Centre for Research and Development in
Learning Technology
University of Stirling
[email protected]
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Major Partners:
Stirling (lead site), Oulu (Finland), Stuttgart
(Germany)
Associate Partners:
Örebro (Sweden), Karlskona (Sweden)
Lapland (Finland)
Web: http://www.stir.ac.uk/schema
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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Technology
ISDN connectivity
128kbps
sufficient to deliver multimedia at reasonable
speed
Video conferencing
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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
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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
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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)
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Deliverables
ODL Modules
Social Research Methods
Local Community Studies
Continuing Professional Development Modules
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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