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This overview outlines the current state and future direction of UCL's learning technologies and professional development initiatives. It emphasizes a lifelong and lifewide perspective on education, highlighting the integration of technology in learning environments. Key aspects include the provision of various programs (Ph.D., Master's, Diploma), the development of digital skills for teachers, and the use of innovative technologies like TelePresence. The aim is to enhance student engagement, reduce dropout rates, and improve overall learning outcomes through strategic investments in e-learning and resources.
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UCL Learning Technologies Wherearewenow? Wherearewegoing? Whatwillweachieve? Jørgen Thorslund - Christian Wang
Provision of professional development: A lifelong & lifewide perspective Lifelong & Lifewide Expert Workplace learning Scolastic forms LEARNING ARENA Novice
Provision of professional development: A lifelong & lifewide perspective Lifelong & Lifewide Expert Applied research Pedagogical research *) Ph.D programmes *) Portfolio based certification programme Master programmes *) Diploma programmes School delopment project Workplace learning Scolastic forms LEARNING ARENA Conferences Peer Supervision General courses Scool based Courses Certificate Programme Portfolio based induction Initial training Novice *) Not provided by UAS
Where are we now? • Centralized it-dept. • Standardized it-services • Phone/online servicedesk • Satisfied it-users and -customers
Where are we now? • 1 GigaBit dark fiber Layer-2 networkconnecting all 14 UCL-locations directly to central it-facilities • Cisco Switches • Cisco Wireless • Cisco IronPort • Cisco NAC • Cisco ASA (no IPS – yet)
Where are we now? • All students areregisteredNetwork, Exchange and Fronter users • Computers and projectors in classrooms • Increasingnumbers of IWB • Increasinguse of: • Rich media • Social media • Cloud services (i.e. Google Apps for EDU) • Mobile devices • Video-productions/web-tv-channel
Where are we now? • +90% of students are usingtheir own laptop/netbook on campuses • +50% of students owns a smartphone • WiFi-traffic grows by factor 2 each year • All teachers use a personal UCL-laptop • Tablets in beta-projects among selected staff
Where are we now? • E-learning strategies - all educations • Program for improwing teachersdigital skills and competences • Novice – Experienced – Expert
Where are we going? UCL innovation tracks: • 24/7 – wearehere for You! • Learn in Yourway! • Study in practice! • Students and teachers: Learning technologiessupport center -acrosseducations • Planning to invest in TelePresence …
What will we achieve? • More students for less money • Fewer students dropping out • Increased quality and learning outcomes • Closer connection to the practice field • Attracting more candidates for our programs • Adding technology to our brand • Teaching and learning across locations • Improve and expand services outside opening hours
THE END! • Thanks …