Sharpe, R. (2007) Experiences of learning in a digital age. Keynote at the Irish Learning Technology Association conference, EdTech 2007, 24 – 26 May, Dublin Institute of Technology, Dublin
1. Experiences of learning in a digital age Keynote, EdTech 2007, Dublin Dr. Rhona Sharpe Oxford Brookes University [email_address] Directorate of Human Resources
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5. Contributions & credits Review of blended e-learning, with Greg Benfield Richard Francis George Roberts Synthesis of learner experience projects, Helen Beetham Greg Benfield Ellen Lessner Eta de Cicco Myworld Evaluation of learner experiences of e-portfolios, with Greg Benfield JISC Designing for learning strand with Helen Beetham
9. (a) Think of an individual student who has succeeded on a blended/online course. On the pink sheet in your pack, tell me something about that learner, e.g. Their prior experience, expectations, beliefs, intentions, habits or strategies.
10. (b) Think of another student who has NOT been effective on an blended/online course. On the green paper, tell me something about that learner, e.g. Their prior experience, expectations, beliefs, intentions, habits or strategies.
28. Managing flexibility Sharpe & Beetham: Future learners, future learning access & ownership e-learning skills choices & strategies creative appropriation e.g. using online social networks, using IM to do groupwork, podcasts on the bus, recording lectures on mobile for revision choices about attendance organising time gaining access to computer
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30. Managing discussions Sharpe & Beetham: Future learners, future learning access & ownership e-learning skills choices & strategies creative appropriation Mixing and matching synchronous and asynchronous communications to manage group task giving & receiving feedback language of IM, public participation Installing IM client