Innovation in Teaching & Learning TAFE NSW – Western Sydney Institute, Nepean College Nancye Stanelis
Who is Education.au? • National, not-for-profit, ministerial company • Funded through governments, education.au belongs to all members of the Australian education and training community to work collaboratively with stakeholder and clients • Provide tangible cost savings to stakeholders through avoiding duplication • Design, build, adapt, enhance and manage national services • Advise on how emerging technologies can enhance learning and learning outcomes
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Innovation in education • Schools – engagement, improved learning • University – research, new knowledge, new applications • TAFE or VET – productivity, efficiency, work place practices - new industries, new ways of working, new attitudes. • TAFE has been responding to the VET reform agenda for over 20 years!
Gartner’s Hype Cycle • The First Law of ICT in Education: The Technology always precedes the Application
Internet Websites Email Blogs Wikis Social Networks Pod-casts Video Technology is pervasive … i23.photobucket.com/albums/b389/epiac1216/
So how important is technology to innovation in learning and teaching? “ More than just a tool but not quite the holy grail” Toine Maes, CEO Kennisnet Foundation
Evidence base is that its use • stimulates interest and motivation • aids cognitive processing • encourages independent learning • critical thinking • supports teamwork • enhances a student-centred learning approach
Innovation is not a once off… Teachers are constantly seeking new ways to include new information, tools and processes into an already crowded space – with student’s who are time poor and looking for engaging and relevant learning.
Using Technology in Education and Training • Administration and productivity - writing, planning researching, communications, information curriculum and admin systems • Motivation and stimulation - a rich learning environment paralleling the home/work environments to enhance interest in learning and deeper understanding • Personalisation and independent learning - customised, individualised, self managed, just-in-time, interactive • Accessibility and flexibility - anywhere, anytime, adaptive, blended, on-line, virtual, simulated
Horizon Report 2009 Key Trends • The perceived value of innovation and creativity is increasing • Technology continues to impact how people work, play, gain information, and participate in communities. • Technology is increasingly a means for empowering students, a method for communication and socialising, and a ubiquitous, transparent part of their lives. • The way we think about learning environments is changing.
Technologies to watch I Year • Mobile internet devices • Private Clouds 2-3 Years • Open Content • Virtual, augmented and alternate realities 4-5 Years • Location-based Learning • Smart Objects and Devices
Mobile internet devices http://www.flickr.com/photos/umpcportal/2818647933/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/umpcportal/2818647933/ More devices More applications More features More capability
Private Clouds • Using networked computers to distribute storage, processing power, applications and large systems among machines – on the net. • G-mail, Flickr, YouTube, FaceBook, … • Anytime, anywhere availability • Private clouds offer more security – avoid potential problems of off shore storage.
Reducing the cost of education through the development and sharing of content. Search, adapt, re-use and distribute. Using already prepared materials teachers can concentrate on pedagogy, context and teaching. Toolbox repository, LORN, OER movement, Creative Commons. Open Content
Virtual, Augmented, and Alternate Realities http://www.gillesvidal.com/blogpano/cockpit1.htm
Virtual worlds Second Life – edna presentation
www.barcode.com/2008/07/rfid-readers/ Smart Objects and Devices www.barcode.com/2008/07/rfid-readers/ blog.hardmac.com/.../2009/01/smartpen.jpg
Point of view technology http://aquaculturepda.podomatic.com/player/web/2007-08-14T16_32_13-07_00
Location Based learning Red walking path around Uluru Uluru-KataTjuta (Ayers Rock) National Parkinformation
Critical Challenges • Practices for evaluating student work will evolve in response to the changing nature of learning and student preferences for receiving feedback. • Ageing learning environments do not easily allow for embracing the use of ICT, or enable the sorts of learning support systems being promoted by modern theorists. • There is a growing need for formal instruction in key new skills, including information literacy, visual literacy, and technological literacy. • There is a growing recognition that new technologies must be adopted and used as an everyday part of learning activities, but effecting this change is difficult.
The message is … • These technologies offer new ways of teaching and learning. • Students are looking for engaging learning experiences that make the most of the technologies they already use socially and at work. • So - don’t hesitate, jump in! • You won’t know how exciting it can be until you get involved.
