Where do I Start? Integration of ICTELT into blended curricula

Hazel Owen

(howen@unitec.ac.nz)

Overview of Presentation

Blended learning

Background and use - ICTELT model & framework

ICTELT model in action (Dubai Men’s College)

Your turn - Resource, access, use & feedback

Blended Learning

Garrison and Vaughan (2007)

“ a blending of campus and online educational experiences for the express purpose of enhancing the quality of the learning experience” (p. 5)

Heinze and Proctor (2004)

“ learning that is facilitated by the effective combination of different modes of delivery, models of teaching and styles of learning, and founded on transparent communication amongst all parties involved with a course”

(p. 21)

Potential barriers

Failure to bridge gap between pedagogic

design & technology

Lack of relevant training

Minimal expertise at management level

Few champions in senior management

Resistance to changing paradigms

(Owen & Allardice, 2007)

Does ICTELT work?

Information, communication technology enhanced learning and teaching (ICTELT)

Blended learning

“… knowledge is viewed as a social construct, facilitated by peer interaction, evaluation and cooperation” (Hiltz, 1998).

Pedagogy Driven Design

CRSP Dynamic curricula Learning in real-world contexts Transferable skills Investigational work Problem solving Small group work Analysis and interpretation tasks

Background: ICTELT model

The ICTELT Model in Action Meet Discuss Identify Select

collaboration creation

The ICTELT Model in Action (cont.) (Recycle) Design Project manage Train Build

Active Learning Learners Real world applications Teacher facilitation Engaging Activities Learning environment (Moran, & Owen, 2007)

The ICTELT Model in Action (cont.) Implement Evaluate Revise Reiterate

Resources

URL for : (ICTELT Model & Framework PBWiki)

username = moodlemoot2008

password = moodlemoot2008

URL for Moodle: (http://moodle.unitec.ac.nz/)

From Unitec Moodle home page

Create new account

Open your email - look for email from Vern Smith & click confirmation link

Click on "School of Education”/ "BlendedLearning101”

Over to you…

Turn to the person next to you

Using the handouts, discuss the questions, and

Fill in the framework

There will be a short opportunity for a couple of people to describe their experience with the model/framework

In Unitec Moodle - link to survey: please complete it :-)

Conclusion

ICTELT model - undergoing iterative cycle of evaluation & refinement

Ongoing research

(Chun & Plass, 2000; Brett, n.d; Chun & Plass, 2000)‏

“ learn from the learners how to make teaching a learning enterprise”

(Newman, 2000. p.2)‏

Thank you for listening

Please email me with any questions:

[email_address]

References

Garrison, R., & Vaughan, N. (2007). Blended learning and course redesign in higher education: Assessing the role of teaching presence from the learner perspective. Retrieved May 12, 2007, from http://www.ucalgary.ca/

Heinze, A., & Proctor, C. (2004). Reflections on the use of blended learning. Paper presented at the Education in a Changing Environment, University of Salford, UK. Retrieved June 10 2005, from the Salford University Web site: http://www.edu.salford.ac.uk/her/proceedings/papers/ah_04.rtf.

Owen, H., & Allardice, R. (2007). Managing the implementation of blended E-learning initiatives with the unconverted in a climate of institutionally driven change. The International Journal of Learning, 14(9), 179-192.

Image References

Unless otherwise stated, images are taken either by Hazel Owen or Geoff Rossiter

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Image References

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