What is a learning technologist? This presentation looks at the role of the learning technologist in Higher Education at a UK university and was given as part of an 'ignite' presentation at the University.

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So, what do
you do for a
living?

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I’m a learning
technologist
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managing
supporting
So, what is a
learning
technologist?
researching enabling

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Think about the
technology you use in
learning…

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My Online
Environment:
Our VLE
Turnitin for
assessment
and feedback
Classroom
Presentation
software
Classroom
clickers
or response
systems
Communication software,
Skype, Adobe Connect,
Hangouts

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E-portfolio
software,
Pebblepad
Screen-casting
Lecture
Capture
Audio Video Social
Media

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Technical skills and
understanding…..

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Learning
Technologists
live here
Learning Technical

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What makes a good
learning
technologist?

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NO

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Buy new
technology
Experiment
with
technology
Ask for help
No one knows
what the
technology
can do
Give up
The educational
technology
failure cycle

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Describe the
problem
What is the
desired
outcome?
Gather
information &
present options
Re-evaluate
Choose best
solution and
implement
The
educational
technology
success cycle

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Background &
skills
Learning
Technologies

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Law
Policy
Communication
Specialist Area

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Technical
stuff
Law
Policy
Teachers
Learners
Strategy