1. Pyjama Learning: Learner Transitions Dr. Gemma Towle

2. Structure of the presentation Learner experience & E4L project background Transitions and methodology Conclusions

3. The JISCs learner experiences of e-learning Already been phase 1 including scoping study, LEX, Learner XP, Now phase 2: funded 7 projects looking at learners experiences and journeys: LexDis, STROLL, BLUPs, PB-LXP, THEMA, LEaD…E4L

4. E4L project background To investigate learners' opinions and experiences Core themes: transitional periods, use of shadow technologies and light bulb moments Adult and Community Learners (ACL), Further Education (FE), Higher Education (HE)

6. Transitions Course Year Institution

7. Transition methodology Completed a Personal Education Flowchart (PEF) Product card sorting Further questioned in semi-structured interviews

8. Personal Education Flowchart (PEF) International Baccalaureate Hardware Desktop computer Laptop computer IT whiteboard DVDs TV Software Microsoft Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint Email Cambridge University Language Project Hanban Chinese Learning Hardware Desktop computer Laptop computer CDs Interactive pen Music player Software Internet site Mandarin Chinese Hardware Desktop computer Laptop computer CDs Software Internet site Hardware Desktop computer Laptop computer Software Moodle email Mandarin Chinese (ACL) Hardware 1) Desktop 2) Laptop 3) USB memory stick 4) IT whiteboard 5) Portable Hard Drive 6) TV 7) Webcam Software 1) Microsoft Excel 2) Hotmail 3) Microsoft media player 4) Microsoft Publisher 5) Google Map 6) Microsoft Word 7) Open Learn 8) Microsoft PowerPoint 9) Skype 10) Microsoft messenger 11) YouTube Product cards MS Office Facebook Yahoo mail Desktop computer PDA Television

9. Conclusions Learners experiences are individual but certain themes are evident e.g. increase of tech use, requirements of the institution Didnt find the transitions difficult – proficient e-communicators Methods used were success to gather the data required

10. Thank you for listening Any questions?