3. The VU Context
• VUC Strategic Plan
• E-LE Review Panel
• VU Strategic Plan
• HESG Changes
• Blended and e-learning delivery strategy
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgpsXURZFo4
4. Tech timeline
(Just in case you’re feeling rushed)
Evolution of the web
• Browsers and technologies
• The internet
• Social Media
7. Good teaching in any setting
Garrison, D. R., Anderson, T., & Archer, W. (2000). Critical inquiry in a text-based environment: Computer conferencing in highe
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10. The projects - criteria
• To be as available to all staff as possible, tools used and resources
developed must be:
11. The projects – here they are
(In no particular order)
• Using screen capture and editing in teaching
• Some tools For capturing screen
images and video
and editing
• Focus on iPods nguage learnkng
For podcasts, language
learning apps, note-
taking and sharing,
taking and sharing
photos and videos
12. • Remote learning support–online facilitation skills
• Interactive video Ted-Ed
• Conversation starter – comprehension and reflection
• Extensions – student creation and presentations
17. CONTACT DETAILS
Bob Keith
eLearning Projects
PHONE x7006
MOBILE 0401 366 016
EMAIL bob.keith@vu.edu.au
BLOG http://vucelearningplan.wordpress.com
Editor's Notes
Key perspective: VU student and teacher focus-groups indicate that eLearning options are desired and expected - in times of rapid tech change and lack of PD funding to release from teaching time, how can teachers find time for the development of eLearning and teaching practices?
Notes for introduction to Bob’s E-Learning session at VUC Staff forum (20/7/12) Intro Bob – talk about the VUC E-learning plan to day Just wanted to give a bit of a background to it – why it was conceived and why its become more urgent 1. Beginning – VUC Strategic Plan 2011-2013 in our QIR committed to development of a two year intensive plan to increase blended learning Interestingly – FWD committed to 50% of “programs” with an e-learning component by 2013 TTI committed to 20% of courses with an e-learning component by 2013 We committed to “Plan in place” with unspecified targets for 2012 and 2013 2. E-LE Review Panel 2011 – to plan for a whole new e-learning environment new LMS at core – but more Opportunity to consult with both staff and students across the College on e-learning wishes and needs (Inc offshore students) 3. Then –VU Strategic Statement, Excellent, Engaged, Accessible (finalised Aug 2011) Being renowned for our effective blended learning models became a “high level goal” A VU-wide blended and -learning strategy 4. At same time – as a College we became aware of imminent changes to funding, particularly after the release of the ESC VET FEE and Funding Review in Oct 2011 Lower SCH rates forecast (or at least parity across providers – which meant a reduction) 5. And we all knew TAFE as a whole was losing its market share to private providers as a result of existing reforms under the previous government TAFE market share had fallen from 66% (of govt funded training – enrolments – not SCH) in 2008 to 48%% in 2011 – when the plan was developed While privates increased from 14% to 40% over same period SO ALL FACTORS POINTING TOWARD A PLAN A. Needed it to compete in the newly marketised VET sector B. Local institutional environment ripe for e-learning development BUT!!!!! 1. We’d been used to T & L grants as source of funding for innovation – but no more 2. So we sought commitments in the budget – good results at first But ability to fund somewhat diminished under budget pressure – like everything 3. Then the funding changes in May with the state Govts’ Refocusing Voc Ed reforms At first it seemed ok – we’ve still got $8.50 per SCH But full provider funding pulled – nearly 3m from VUC alone Plus big reduction in concession rate reimbursement from the state government SO Basically now we have another more urgent driver for e-learning need to increase our flexible delivery to keep our fees down and maintain viability (Flex del not just e-learning – but e-learning will be part of it) BUT other drivers ARE STILL important - - MAKE OUR SELVES ATTRACTIVE TO STUDETS WITH HIGH QUALITY AND FLEXIBLE ACCESS TO LEARNING - - Prepare for the new E-LE and new LMS - - Work with the VU Agenda SO THE NEEED IS EVEN MORE PRESSING BUT THE RESOURCES ARE LOWERR So BOB AND OUR E-LEARNING CHAMPIONS ACROSS THE COLLEGE HAVE THE task of cooking UP A VERY TASTY AND FILLING MEAL ON A TIGHT BUDGET Or to go to a musical metaphor – this group of education artists of various backgrounds, ages and levels of experience and using simple instruments are going to create a musical hit Like these people: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgpsXURZFo4 SO LETS SEE HOW THEY’RE GOING to do THIS
Rate of tech change is exponential – difficult to keep up, but changes also making the development of resources and tools easier and more accessible beyond the classroom
Web 2.0 = online interactivity (as opposed to Web 1.0 which is the one way provision of information) . It reduces the division between the (potential for) affective, interpersonal face-to-face interaction in a classroom and the previous ‘one-way-ness’ of the web. Teacher-Learner, Learner-Learner interaction are now possible online – both in real time (synchronously) and across time to fit in with different availablility (asynchonously). (Online interaction can be rich, but does require practice and commitment – just like F2F intercation).
Blended learning model behind the VU College Plan – a mix of the F2F and the online which makes learning options available ‘anywhere anytime’ (that there’s access to the appropriate technologies)
Online learning model presented by Garrison, Anderson and Archer (see link for details)
Model chosen for the eLearning Plan staff development program is an action research model – projects selected from staff selected in consultation with HOS – research into sustainable PD strongly supports an ‘embedded practitioner’ model as opposed to generalised, mass sessions. Australian Flexible Learning Framework summary of underpinnings for sustainability follow (this is lifted from the original eLearning Plan document and has been subject to a number of changes): Sustainability The eLearning Plan includes core attributes/components identified in the Australian Flexible Learning Framework (AFLF) Report, Sustaining E-learning innovations: A review of the evidence and future directions identified as needed sustainable innovation. AFLF Sustainable Innovations guide How it is represented in the VU College eLearning Plan Strategy that underpins e-learning as a core feature of the current and future operations of the organisation The eLearning Plan. Leadership at the executive team level that supports and champions e-learning, and promotes the use of e-learning as a tool for cultural and structural change General Management Team endorsement . A continued business focus that promotes the case about how e-learning brings benefits such as more flexible training to dispersed workforces, delivered more consistently, of higher quality, and with reduced time and financial costs. The increased application of eLearning strategies will allow VU College to extend it current course offerings to off-campus delivery and allow for partnerships with community and workplace partners. Champions who promote and support others to review and introduce new ways of delivering training to clients. The Plan provides for the identification of ‘local’ eLearning staff to lead projects and generally promote new ways of teaching and increase the profile of the eLearning Plan across the College. Involvement in projects that have a clear application to day-to-day teaching will make staff engagement more likely and more sustainable. (ALARA, 2011) Resourcing that supports initial e-learning initiatives and subsequent efforts to embed across the organisation, and this could be internal or external funding There is an initial internal funding commitment and additional funds will be actively and progressively identified and sought. People and technological supports Competent and supportive IT staff who share the vision and strategic goals of promoting e-learning solutions across various parts of the organisation. Hardware and software support together with reliable and robust network facilities The eLearning Plan Manager will regularly liaise with IT Helpdesk, eLearning Support Team, E-Tools Unit and CIU to ensure timely and relevant support as needed. (AFLP, p 2)
A schematic structure of the plan – doesn’t reflect the final structure.
