From a whisper to a shout: eliciting the learners voice Dr. Gemma Towle

Structure of presentation E4L project backgroundE4L project background E-learning beyond computersE-learning beyond computers Different types of transitionsDifferent types of transitions Student voices on transitionsStudent voices on transitions Interactive Case StudiesInteractive Case Studies

The JISC learner experiences of e-learning Already been phase 1 including scoping study, LEX, Learner XPAlready 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…E4LNow phase 2: funded 7 projects looking at learners experiences and journeys: LexDis, STROLL, BLUPS, PB-LXP, THEMA, LEaD…E4L

E4L project background To investigate learners experiences and opinionsTo investigate learners experiences and opinions Core themes: transitional periods, use of shadow technologies and lightbulb momentsCore themes: transitional periods, use of shadow technologies and lightbulb moments Adult and Community Learners (ACL), Further Education (FE), Higher Education (HE)Adult and Community Learners (ACL), Further Education (FE), Higher Education (HE)

Methodology

Tasks Sign into the virtual learning environment (VLE). Explore the site. Complete questionnaire. Post on the discussion board. Entry to the wiki including external links. answers to structured feedback. 1. Access and motivation Setting up system Welcoming & & accessing encouraging 2. Online socialisation Sending & retrieving Familiarising & messages providing bridges 4. Knowledge construction Conferencing Facilitating Process 5. Development Providing links to Supporting outside closed conferences responding 3. Information exchange Searching, personalising Facilitating tasks & software supporting use of learning materials 1. Access and motivation 2. Online socialisation 3. Information exchange 4. Knowledge Construction 5. Development Proficiency according to stage Proficient e-communicators

Interview plus What is it?: An artefact or activity to help recall and aid discussion Examples: Audio-log, blog written by a learner, Personal Education Flowchart (PEF)

Educational Flowchart Mandarin Chinese Hardware Desktop computer Laptop computer Software Moodle Hardware Desktop computer Laptop computer CDs Interactive pen Music player Software Internet site Hanban Chinese Learning Hardware Desktop computer Laptop computer CDs Software Internet site Cambridge University Language Project Hardware Desktop computer Laptop computer IT whiteboard DVDs TV Software Microsoft Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint International Baccalaureate

MS Office Facebook Yahoo mail Desktop computer PDA Television Product cards Created in focus groups Used in interviews

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

What are Interactive Case Studies? Themed and categorised video and audio of learners talking about their experiences with technology and learning Themed and categorised video and audio of learners talking about their experiences with technology and learning Available freely online complete with transcripts Available freely online complete with transcripts With the facility for you to leave comments, reflections and recommendations With the facility for you to leave comments, reflections and recommendations

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