GEES practitioner consultation on E-learning: Initial themes Derek France University College Chester Steve Fletcher Southampton Institute Mike Sanders HEA-GEES Subject Centre Jane Bevan University College Chester GEES Subject Centre Annual Conference 2005
June 10th 2005GEES practitioner consultation on E-learning Respondent profile
June 10th 2005GEES practitioner consultation on E-learning Use of E-learning tools
June 10th 2005GEES practitioner consultation on E-learning Motivations for using E-learning in teaching? Rapid communication with students Online discussions Quick way to resolve misconceptions Online assessment reduces workload
June 10th 2005GEES practitioner consultation on E-learning Barriers to using E-learning Development time Student disinterest Lack of training and support Staff limitations Copyright and payment issues Ownership of content
June 10th 2005GEES practitioner consultation on E-learning Support for E-learning development Departmental (33%) Peer support Educational developers Learning and teaching officers
June 10th 2005GEES practitioner consultation on E-learning Institutional (88%) Help desk Workshops Learning support units Subject centre (28%) Published articles Workshops Conferences Planet Support for E-learning development
June 10th 2005GEES practitioner consultation on E-learning Meetings with practitioners (53%) Practical advice (35%) Practical examples (28%) Training events (23%) Desired support for E-learning from GEES
June 10th 2005GEES practitioner consultation on E-learning Wish list of E-learning services from GEES Image bank (70%) Shared learning repository (55%) Question bank (48%)
June 10th 2005GEES practitioner consultation on E-learning Redevelopment of old E-materials? Yes (44%) No (28%) Not sure (28%)
June 10th 2005GEES practitioner consultation on E-learning Measures to encourage re-use of E-learning resources Central resource base was a strong theme. Communication and sharing of knowledge through workshops, discussions, central database.
June 10th 2005GEES practitioner consultation on E-learning Interest in developing new E-resources Yes (75%) No (25%)
June 10th 2005GEES practitioner consultation on E-learning E-learning Workshop outcomes Discussed perceptions of E-learning Shared 6 case studies 2.5 hours of workshop Suggested changes to the shared practice template
June 10th 2005GEES practitioner consultation on E-learning What is E-learning? Not storage online of lecture notes Just one aspect of blended learning The e is not the important bit – it is the learning – often overlooked Discussion concerning the drivers of e- learning – not pedagogy Term is devalued by e-delivery
June 10th 2005GEES practitioner consultation on E-learning Next Phase Bring together and publish Sharing Practice in the GEES disciplines: teaching strategies using E-learning What are the prioritises?
June 10th 2005GEES practitioner consultation on E-learning Communicube Questions Q1) What should Derek do with his hair? Cut it short Keep growing it Mohican Blonde highlights Q2) What are the prioritises?
June 10th 2005GEES practitioner consultation on E-learning Call for Examples Download template from the GEES website Please return examples by 15 th November 05 to Mike Sanders HEA Subject Centre for GEES Buckland House University of Plymouth PL4 8AA For more information on this project contact Derek France Steve Fletcher