Technology and Community enhanced e-learning.

eTutor Project SUMMARY OF KEY FINDINGS Pilot 2 & 3 James Williams e: james.williams@smu.ac.uk

Purpose of the 2 Pilot studies ,[object Object],[object Object]

Web 2.0 Evaluation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Social Learning Environments ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Front-page of the eTutor Network

Front-page of the WebGamez Network

Groups and Collaborative learning ,[object Object],[object Object]

The Buddypoke application ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

The Community e-learning strategy ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

e-learning Maps ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Module Map ,[object Object],Mindmeister allows you to create and link to multiple maps , allowing the user to drill down to obtain greater detail / information.

Learning Activity Map ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Refined Search Strings ,[object Object],And the URLs inserted onto each learning activity node of the Map: Google URL search strings were copied from the Web Browser:

Refined Search Strings ,[object Object],[object Object]

Discovery e-learning methods 4 discovery e-learning methods were tested: As a result ‘Custom Search’ Engines were also added to the Map nodes and community dashboard. Search Engine Test Relevant links (out of 10) Analysis 1: standard Google Search 2 Using key words from a learning activity only 2 (out of 10) sites were relevant to the la. Many links guided the user to commercial sites and advertisements. 2: CSE: Custom Search Engine 8 Using the same search string with a Custom Search Engine 8 (out of 10) results were relevant. However several links were from the same tutorial websites specified in the CSE. 3: Refined Search String 7 Using a refined search string 7 (out of 10) results were relevant to the la. There was only one repeat learning resource. 4: Refined CSE string 10 Using a refined search string with a CSE Custom Search Engine 10 (out of 10) search results were relevant to the la. Also a greater variety of relevant learning resources were presented to the user.

Google CSE Custom Search Engine ,[object Object],[object Object]

CSEs within Ning & Map CSEs can be added any level of the e-learning map and anywhere on the Ning network :

e-learning Resource Map ,[object Object],[object Object]

There are many uses of Maps The ability to structure and store documents using the Mapping greatly increases the usefulness of this little Web 2.0 tool. The collaborative maps can be used to structure and present teaching and learning resources in many areas , for example: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Example: Module Map ,[object Object]

Example: Student Map ,[object Object]

Student Map on Ning ‘MyPage’

e-learning Maps & VLEs ,[object Object]

Conclusion ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

The Overall Solution ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Tony will now showcase an alternative solution.

More information & Instructions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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