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The VLE vs. PLE debateGráinne Conole, University of Leicester PLE Conference, Aveiro 13th July 2012 @gconole, #pleconf

Outline• E-Pedagogies• The essence of good learning• The VLE/PLE continuum• The problem of lack of uptake• Using the VLE as a Trojan horse• The benefits of VLEs• A VLE/PLE comparison• Crystal gazing

(Un)keynote - the process• Questions, prompts on Twitter and fb• Experts invited to provide short videos• Space to aggregate resources and for discussion on Cloudworks

Mayes & De Freitas, 2004 Pedagogies of e-learning Conole 2010 E-training Inquiry learning Drill & practice Resource-based Associative Constructivist Focus on individual Building on prior Learning through knowledge association and Task-orientated reinforcement A Situative Connectivist Learning through Learning in a social interaction networked Learning in context environment Reflective &Experiential, Problem-based Role dialogic learning,play Personalised learning

What is the essence of learning?

Essence of learningReflective DialogicAuthentic Applied

A focus on pedagogy We are all potential teachers and learners We learn well through the act of creating We learn by observing the activities of our peers By understanding the contexts of others, we can teach in more transformative ways A learning environment needs to be flexible Dougiamas, Athens, 2nd October 2010

PLE MOOCs Accredited courses +Informal Formal Study guides Accredited & resources courses VLE

ToolsPedagogy Context

The problemSocial andparticipatory mediaoffer new ways tocommunicate andcollaborate Not fully exploitedWealth of free Replicating bad pedagogyresources and tools Lack of time and skills

The solutionUsing the VLE as a TrojanhorseNew approaches to design forlearning: Conceptual design views Frameworks Workshops Social media

Using the VLE as a Trojan horse• VLE as a safe nursery slope• Help to: – Shift focus from content to activities – Promote reflection and collaboration – Create pedagogically effective learning pathways

Blackboard audit• Data – Online survey (260 returns) – Departmental visits• Key findings – Used as content repository and administration – Pockets of innovation – More support needed on effective design strategies – Tension between teaching and research – Usability issue

Blackboard+ at LeicesterBB plus Google+ Maths video-lets Prof-casts History conundrum Voicethread

Benefits• Guided learning pathway• Structured and timed• Formal accreditation• A cohort of peers• Tutor support• Consistent interface• Good accessibility• Management buy-in• Back end monitoring tool• Databanks of good practice

MSc in Learning Innovation Dissertation Case Studies of Innovation Research Design and Methods Learning Design Technology-Enhanced Learning

A comparison….• Formal course in VLE cf. informal MOOC• Questions – Tools used – Learners’ perceptions – Challenges – Design issues Learning Design MOOC

Crystal gazing• Blurring of boundaries• Mix of institutional and cloud-based tools• Spectrum of formal and informal offerings• More sophisticated learning analytics tools• Learning design tools to guide practice

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