Case study 1 katie jones delivery during lockdown school of creative and cult...Konstantina Martzoukou
This is case study 1 of a new series of teaching and learning we introduced in OneHE online community Mindsets, inspired by the changes caused by the pandemic.
Katie Jones is a Lecturer in Events Management and Marketing within the School of Creative & Cultural Business at Robert Gordon University. Katie teaches modules such as live festival management, corporate & association events management, consumer psychology as well as supervising live client event projects and managing the development of practical industry experience portfolios for the events students. If you would like to share your own case study please get in touch with me k.martzoukou@rgu.ac.uk
The document analyzes the negative impact of internet distractions on student performance in the Digital Media Design Technology (DMDT) computer labs. It finds that at least one fourth of DMDT students get distracted from their schoolwork by websites like YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. This leads to incomplete or poor quality work. Blocking time-consuming websites that are irrelevant to coursework could help students focus and likely improve average GPA. The document recommends blocking specific distracting sites to reduce distractions by more than half and help students focus on their projects.
This document provides information about an online graduate course called EDTECH 597: Social Network Learning. It includes the following:
1) Contact information for the two instructors, Lisa Dawley and Glori Hinck.
2) A description of the course goals, which involve identifying learning theories related to social networks, analyzing various social media tools, participating in personal, organizational and global networks, and demonstrating leadership within social networks.
3) An outline of the course modules and assignments, which will involve using and contributing to personal, organizational, and global social networks using different media over the course of the semester.
4) A list of recommended software for the course.
This document provides an overview of blended learning and discusses strategies for effective professional development (PD). It begins with an icebreaker activity to encourage participation. Next, it includes a needs assessment to determine an organization's capacity for blended approaches. It then compares traditional face-to-face PD with online/virtual methods. The rest of the document defines blended learning and its key components, provides a glossary of relevant terms, and discussion prompts to apply the content. The overall aim is to support educators in blending virtual and face-to-face strategies for high-quality, effective PD.
The workplace is changing – and it’s largely due to the impact of social technologies. More and more individuals are using their own devices and tools to address their own learning and performance problems, and the emergence of social businesses means that collaboration and community skills are becoming the new workplace skills. L&D departments around the world are grappling with how to makes sense of all this and how they can support the new ways of learning in the social workplace.
Web conferencing allows participants in different locations to communicate live over the internet. It allows sharing of presentations, files, and collaboration via chat and whiteboarding. A case study at McMaster University found that web conferencing supported education by allowing classes with remote students. A survey identified views of participants - the majority saw value but cited technical issues, while some enjoyed the technology and communicating remotely. Overall web conferencing was seen as enabling communication when face-to-face was not possible, but training and technical support are needed for successful implementation.
Case study 1 katie jones delivery during lockdown school of creative and cult...Konstantina Martzoukou
This is case study 1 of a new series of teaching and learning we introduced in OneHE online community Mindsets, inspired by the changes caused by the pandemic.
Katie Jones is a Lecturer in Events Management and Marketing within the School of Creative & Cultural Business at Robert Gordon University. Katie teaches modules such as live festival management, corporate & association events management, consumer psychology as well as supervising live client event projects and managing the development of practical industry experience portfolios for the events students. If you would like to share your own case study please get in touch with me k.martzoukou@rgu.ac.uk
The document analyzes the negative impact of internet distractions on student performance in the Digital Media Design Technology (DMDT) computer labs. It finds that at least one fourth of DMDT students get distracted from their schoolwork by websites like YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. This leads to incomplete or poor quality work. Blocking time-consuming websites that are irrelevant to coursework could help students focus and likely improve average GPA. The document recommends blocking specific distracting sites to reduce distractions by more than half and help students focus on their projects.
This document provides information about an online graduate course called EDTECH 597: Social Network Learning. It includes the following:
1) Contact information for the two instructors, Lisa Dawley and Glori Hinck.
2) A description of the course goals, which involve identifying learning theories related to social networks, analyzing various social media tools, participating in personal, organizational and global networks, and demonstrating leadership within social networks.
3) An outline of the course modules and assignments, which will involve using and contributing to personal, organizational, and global social networks using different media over the course of the semester.
4) A list of recommended software for the course.
This document provides an overview of blended learning and discusses strategies for effective professional development (PD). It begins with an icebreaker activity to encourage participation. Next, it includes a needs assessment to determine an organization's capacity for blended approaches. It then compares traditional face-to-face PD with online/virtual methods. The rest of the document defines blended learning and its key components, provides a glossary of relevant terms, and discussion prompts to apply the content. The overall aim is to support educators in blending virtual and face-to-face strategies for high-quality, effective PD.
The workplace is changing – and it’s largely due to the impact of social technologies. More and more individuals are using their own devices and tools to address their own learning and performance problems, and the emergence of social businesses means that collaboration and community skills are becoming the new workplace skills. L&D departments around the world are grappling with how to makes sense of all this and how they can support the new ways of learning in the social workplace.
Web conferencing allows participants in different locations to communicate live over the internet. It allows sharing of presentations, files, and collaboration via chat and whiteboarding. A case study at McMaster University found that web conferencing supported education by allowing classes with remote students. A survey identified views of participants - the majority saw value but cited technical issues, while some enjoyed the technology and communicating remotely. Overall web conferencing was seen as enabling communication when face-to-face was not possible, but training and technical support are needed for successful implementation.
Go To Training High Impact Online TrainingConfidential
This document discusses strategies for effective live online training. It begins by noting that while online training allows for wider reach, simply converting materials online is not enough - unique strategies are needed to engage learners. Several industry reports highlight that interactive virtual classrooms are growing as they allow for learning without travel. The document emphasizes that online training requires its own specialized best practices, as it is a distinct medium. Effective online instructors focus on engagement, facilitation, and applying concepts in a workplace setting. Overall, the key is using the online format to its full advantage through strategic planning and skilled moderation.
Presented at AAAI 2016 Spring Symposium: Intelligent systems for supporting distributed human teamwork. Position paper available at: http://juhokim.com/files/AAAISymposium2016-Organic-Crowdsourcing-Systems.pdf
The 12-step document provides guidance for successful social learning initiatives. The steps include: being clear about the purpose; using the appropriate technology; clarifying who owns the initiative; launching when ready; inviting early users to test the platform; considering a viral launch; and promoting the initiative to drive participation. The overall guidance is focused on proper planning, setup, and promotion of social learning platforms and communities.
From "Command & Control" to "Encourage & Engage" Jane Hart
This document discusses the shift from traditional command and control models of management and learning to more collaborative and engaging models that empower employees. It describes how the modern "smart worker" learns through informal, social, and autonomous means like networking, sharing knowledge, and constant skills improvement. The document suggests learning and development professionals embrace these trends by supporting personal learning, knowledge sharing, and performance over formal training. It argues measuring learning quality through performance rather than course completions will better support today's engaged knowledge workers.
1) The document discusses the use of internet technologies and computer-mediated communication (CMC) in language teacher education. It covers topics like Moodle, wikis, blogs, and the benefits and challenges of using these tools.
2) CMC promotes reflective practice among trainees and allows for more in-depth reflection than traditional classrooms. However, online discussions can also descend into "flaming".
3) Emerging issues include the formal preparation of online teachers and accreditation. Research also shows CMC builds confidence and community among shy trainees while allowing for more direct interaction. Virtual worlds and role-playing show potential as well.
Virtual meetings allow for real-time interactions over the internet using audio, video, and application sharing. They are used by students and faculty for education purposes such as distance learning programs, collaboration on group projects, and bringing in remote experts. While virtual meetings provide the benefits of face-to-face interaction, challenges include accommodating different time zones and technical issues that could disrupt the meeting experience. As the technology continues to evolve and integrate further with course management systems, virtual meetings are expected to play an expanding role in teaching and learning.
Virtual vs. In-Person Professional Developmentnetc2012
by Cheryl Peters, Michelle Rodgers, Lela Vandenberg
In 2010, Michigan State University Extension conducted its annual statewide conference entirely online; in 2011 MSUE chose to deliver the annual conference both virtually and face-to-face. Similarly, in 2010, eXtension, conducted its first nationwide professional development conference also using Adobe Connect. In 2011, eXtension stayed with a totally virtual conference but modified the format for more focused discussion and participation. Both organizations have conducted extensive quantitative and qualitative evaluations. This session will focus on methodology and lessons learned by both presenters and participants.
The document discusses the importance of community and collaboration for online learning. It provides research showing that developing a sense of community and facilitating collaboration and productive discourse enhances online learning. It recommends using collaborative tasks, problem-solving groups, and other active learning techniques to achieve learning outcomes online. Specific tools are presented that can help foster community engagement and collaborative work, such as wikis, blogs, and screen casting software. Case studies demonstrate how instructors can adapt collaborative assignments and activities to the online environment.
On-Demand Video Tagging, Annotation, and Segmentation in Lecture Recordings t...IJITE
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced much of the academic world to transition into online operations and online learning. Interactions between the teachers and students are carried out via online video conferencing software where possible. All video conferencing software available today is designed for general usage and not for classroom teaching and learning. In this study, we analyzed the features and effectiveness of more than a dozen major video conferencing software that are being used to replace the physical face-to-face learning experiences. While some of the video conferencing software has pause feature but none allow annotation and segmentation of the recording. We propose tagging and annotation during the live streaming to improve direct access to any portion of the recorded video. We also propose automatic segmentation of the video based on the tagging so that the video is short, targeted, and can easily be identified.
Social & Collaborative Learning in the WorkplaceJane Hart
The document discusses social and collaborative learning in the workplace. It outlines that social learning is a natural process that can now be supported through modern social technologies. While social media can enhance learning, it does not guarantee social learning will occur. The presentation then provides examples of social collaboration tools, approaches to social learning both online and in-person, and how learning can be embedded in work workflows. Key benefits of social learning for smart workers are also presented.
This document analyzes usage of the online collaboration tool Adobe Connect within Penn State University. The researchers conducted interviews with 8 individuals familiar with Adobe Connect to understand how it is utilized. Key findings included that Adobe Connect is used for synchronous group meetings, blended course activities, and training sessions. It allows features like video/audio conferencing, file sharing, polling, and chat. However, challenges remain in fully utilizing new technologies for collaboration across a large, geographically dispersed university system.
Sylvia Guidara is an educator who founded digimuve to develop digital learning experiences for students growing up in a digital world. She proposes a blended learning model for a 9th grade class that incorporates online and independent learning elements. Key aspects include using learning management systems, digital tools, flexible schedules, and emphasizing student participation through online collaboration and peer-to-peer learning in cross-class teams. The goal is to develop 21st century skills like digital literacy and better prepare both students and teachers for today's technology demands.
The document summarizes a presentation given by Jane Hart at the NAACE Annual Strategic Conference 2010 in Blackpool, UK in March 2010. The presentation focused on building a social learning environment and discussed tools like Twitter and Facebook that can be used to facilitate social and collaborative learning. Specific strategies were provided like using hashtags for backchannels, microlearning through facts and links, live streaming, polls for feedback, and private Twitter groups.
The case of computer science education & open source software communities
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Towards a hybrid approach to Software Engineering at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki - Greece.
Read the related paper at: http://www.scribd.com/doc/10933440/A-HYBRID-APPROACH-TO-COMPUTER-SCIENCE-EDUCATION
This document provides guidance for trainers conducting webcast training sessions. It discusses key aspects to consider before, during, and after a webcast training. Some of the main points covered include:
- Webcast training aims to simulate a traditional in-person training as closely as possible using online collaboration tools. This allows for interaction between dispersed trainees and trainers.
- Communication differs in webcasts, as nonverbal cues are harder to see. However, webcasts allow for more control over participation.
- Preparing for a webcast involves following standard training design while also considering the online format and tools used. Recordings can be reused to create an asynchronous learning experience.
This document provides instructions for a group project on Abraham Lincoln. Students will be split into groups and assigned a time period of Lincoln's life to research. Each group will use approved websites to gather information and fill out a worksheet. Groups will then present their findings in a 5 minute PowerPoint presentation. Following the presentations, there will be a quiz over Lincoln's life. The document outlines the project steps and provides evaluation criteria for assessing students' work.
Here are some key steps in mapping your current course for a blended redesign:
1. List the major learning objectives for the course. Focus on what students should know or be able to do by the end of the course.
2. Note the key activities, assignments and assessments currently used to help students achieve the objectives.
3. Consider how some of these could be adapted to an online environment. For example, lectures could be delivered online through video or interactive content. In-class discussions could move online through discussion boards. Assignments could incorporate online research or multimedia projects.
4. Identify the core elements that need to remain face-to-face, such as labs, performances, clinical work. These will
Activating students in hybrid and online lecturesMatleena Laakso
Workshop for university teachers. View Padlet for the links and additional information for this and other worshops: https://padlet.com/matlaakso/TUNIaktivointi
This document discusses blended learning models and transitioning to blended learning. It provides examples of starting a blended learning program gradually by initially posting materials online and adding online lessons, collaboration, and assignments over time. It emphasizes core elements of blended learning like learning teams, independent learning, peer-to-peer learning, and using digital media authentically. Samples of blended learning activities are provided, involving the use of digital tools like animoto, discussion forums, and social media. The document stresses creating a flexible blended learning framework focused on 21st century skills.
Sue Rubin, Partner, Empire Realty Business Portfoliosuerubin
Sue Rubin has over 20 years of experience as a real estate agent in the Bay Area. She provides clients with expert knowledge of the local market and neighborhoods as well as strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills. Sue is committed to putting her clients' needs first and helping them achieve the best possible outcome. She has a history of successful transactions and a reputation for outstanding client service.
Using Email To Engage Users & Drive Product Innovation - A Ziff Davis Enterpr...WhatCounts, Inc.
The marketing and advertising industries are changing dramatically. One trend you will notice is how content marketing is evolving and becoming more and more engagement based. In this webinar, learn from leading IT-related magazine publisher, Ziff Davis Enterprise, on how their email program is changing engagement marketing. Peter Westerman, Ziff Davis Enterprise's SVP of Audience Marketing, will take you through all the best practices and steps they took to create quality content for their highly engaging and successful email programs.
Go To Training High Impact Online TrainingConfidential
This document discusses strategies for effective live online training. It begins by noting that while online training allows for wider reach, simply converting materials online is not enough - unique strategies are needed to engage learners. Several industry reports highlight that interactive virtual classrooms are growing as they allow for learning without travel. The document emphasizes that online training requires its own specialized best practices, as it is a distinct medium. Effective online instructors focus on engagement, facilitation, and applying concepts in a workplace setting. Overall, the key is using the online format to its full advantage through strategic planning and skilled moderation.
Presented at AAAI 2016 Spring Symposium: Intelligent systems for supporting distributed human teamwork. Position paper available at: http://juhokim.com/files/AAAISymposium2016-Organic-Crowdsourcing-Systems.pdf
The 12-step document provides guidance for successful social learning initiatives. The steps include: being clear about the purpose; using the appropriate technology; clarifying who owns the initiative; launching when ready; inviting early users to test the platform; considering a viral launch; and promoting the initiative to drive participation. The overall guidance is focused on proper planning, setup, and promotion of social learning platforms and communities.
From "Command & Control" to "Encourage & Engage" Jane Hart
This document discusses the shift from traditional command and control models of management and learning to more collaborative and engaging models that empower employees. It describes how the modern "smart worker" learns through informal, social, and autonomous means like networking, sharing knowledge, and constant skills improvement. The document suggests learning and development professionals embrace these trends by supporting personal learning, knowledge sharing, and performance over formal training. It argues measuring learning quality through performance rather than course completions will better support today's engaged knowledge workers.
1) The document discusses the use of internet technologies and computer-mediated communication (CMC) in language teacher education. It covers topics like Moodle, wikis, blogs, and the benefits and challenges of using these tools.
2) CMC promotes reflective practice among trainees and allows for more in-depth reflection than traditional classrooms. However, online discussions can also descend into "flaming".
3) Emerging issues include the formal preparation of online teachers and accreditation. Research also shows CMC builds confidence and community among shy trainees while allowing for more direct interaction. Virtual worlds and role-playing show potential as well.
Virtual meetings allow for real-time interactions over the internet using audio, video, and application sharing. They are used by students and faculty for education purposes such as distance learning programs, collaboration on group projects, and bringing in remote experts. While virtual meetings provide the benefits of face-to-face interaction, challenges include accommodating different time zones and technical issues that could disrupt the meeting experience. As the technology continues to evolve and integrate further with course management systems, virtual meetings are expected to play an expanding role in teaching and learning.
Virtual vs. In-Person Professional Developmentnetc2012
by Cheryl Peters, Michelle Rodgers, Lela Vandenberg
In 2010, Michigan State University Extension conducted its annual statewide conference entirely online; in 2011 MSUE chose to deliver the annual conference both virtually and face-to-face. Similarly, in 2010, eXtension, conducted its first nationwide professional development conference also using Adobe Connect. In 2011, eXtension stayed with a totally virtual conference but modified the format for more focused discussion and participation. Both organizations have conducted extensive quantitative and qualitative evaluations. This session will focus on methodology and lessons learned by both presenters and participants.
The document discusses the importance of community and collaboration for online learning. It provides research showing that developing a sense of community and facilitating collaboration and productive discourse enhances online learning. It recommends using collaborative tasks, problem-solving groups, and other active learning techniques to achieve learning outcomes online. Specific tools are presented that can help foster community engagement and collaborative work, such as wikis, blogs, and screen casting software. Case studies demonstrate how instructors can adapt collaborative assignments and activities to the online environment.
On-Demand Video Tagging, Annotation, and Segmentation in Lecture Recordings t...IJITE
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced much of the academic world to transition into online operations and online learning. Interactions between the teachers and students are carried out via online video conferencing software where possible. All video conferencing software available today is designed for general usage and not for classroom teaching and learning. In this study, we analyzed the features and effectiveness of more than a dozen major video conferencing software that are being used to replace the physical face-to-face learning experiences. While some of the video conferencing software has pause feature but none allow annotation and segmentation of the recording. We propose tagging and annotation during the live streaming to improve direct access to any portion of the recorded video. We also propose automatic segmentation of the video based on the tagging so that the video is short, targeted, and can easily be identified.
Social & Collaborative Learning in the WorkplaceJane Hart
The document discusses social and collaborative learning in the workplace. It outlines that social learning is a natural process that can now be supported through modern social technologies. While social media can enhance learning, it does not guarantee social learning will occur. The presentation then provides examples of social collaboration tools, approaches to social learning both online and in-person, and how learning can be embedded in work workflows. Key benefits of social learning for smart workers are also presented.
This document analyzes usage of the online collaboration tool Adobe Connect within Penn State University. The researchers conducted interviews with 8 individuals familiar with Adobe Connect to understand how it is utilized. Key findings included that Adobe Connect is used for synchronous group meetings, blended course activities, and training sessions. It allows features like video/audio conferencing, file sharing, polling, and chat. However, challenges remain in fully utilizing new technologies for collaboration across a large, geographically dispersed university system.
Sylvia Guidara is an educator who founded digimuve to develop digital learning experiences for students growing up in a digital world. She proposes a blended learning model for a 9th grade class that incorporates online and independent learning elements. Key aspects include using learning management systems, digital tools, flexible schedules, and emphasizing student participation through online collaboration and peer-to-peer learning in cross-class teams. The goal is to develop 21st century skills like digital literacy and better prepare both students and teachers for today's technology demands.
The document summarizes a presentation given by Jane Hart at the NAACE Annual Strategic Conference 2010 in Blackpool, UK in March 2010. The presentation focused on building a social learning environment and discussed tools like Twitter and Facebook that can be used to facilitate social and collaborative learning. Specific strategies were provided like using hashtags for backchannels, microlearning through facts and links, live streaming, polls for feedback, and private Twitter groups.
The case of computer science education & open source software communities
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Towards a hybrid approach to Software Engineering at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki - Greece.
Read the related paper at: http://www.scribd.com/doc/10933440/A-HYBRID-APPROACH-TO-COMPUTER-SCIENCE-EDUCATION
This document provides guidance for trainers conducting webcast training sessions. It discusses key aspects to consider before, during, and after a webcast training. Some of the main points covered include:
- Webcast training aims to simulate a traditional in-person training as closely as possible using online collaboration tools. This allows for interaction between dispersed trainees and trainers.
- Communication differs in webcasts, as nonverbal cues are harder to see. However, webcasts allow for more control over participation.
- Preparing for a webcast involves following standard training design while also considering the online format and tools used. Recordings can be reused to create an asynchronous learning experience.
This document provides instructions for a group project on Abraham Lincoln. Students will be split into groups and assigned a time period of Lincoln's life to research. Each group will use approved websites to gather information and fill out a worksheet. Groups will then present their findings in a 5 minute PowerPoint presentation. Following the presentations, there will be a quiz over Lincoln's life. The document outlines the project steps and provides evaluation criteria for assessing students' work.
Here are some key steps in mapping your current course for a blended redesign:
1. List the major learning objectives for the course. Focus on what students should know or be able to do by the end of the course.
2. Note the key activities, assignments and assessments currently used to help students achieve the objectives.
3. Consider how some of these could be adapted to an online environment. For example, lectures could be delivered online through video or interactive content. In-class discussions could move online through discussion boards. Assignments could incorporate online research or multimedia projects.
4. Identify the core elements that need to remain face-to-face, such as labs, performances, clinical work. These will
Activating students in hybrid and online lecturesMatleena Laakso
Workshop for university teachers. View Padlet for the links and additional information for this and other worshops: https://padlet.com/matlaakso/TUNIaktivointi
This document discusses blended learning models and transitioning to blended learning. It provides examples of starting a blended learning program gradually by initially posting materials online and adding online lessons, collaboration, and assignments over time. It emphasizes core elements of blended learning like learning teams, independent learning, peer-to-peer learning, and using digital media authentically. Samples of blended learning activities are provided, involving the use of digital tools like animoto, discussion forums, and social media. The document stresses creating a flexible blended learning framework focused on 21st century skills.
Sue Rubin, Partner, Empire Realty Business Portfoliosuerubin
Sue Rubin has over 20 years of experience as a real estate agent in the Bay Area. She provides clients with expert knowledge of the local market and neighborhoods as well as strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills. Sue is committed to putting her clients' needs first and helping them achieve the best possible outcome. She has a history of successful transactions and a reputation for outstanding client service.
Using Email To Engage Users & Drive Product Innovation - A Ziff Davis Enterpr...WhatCounts, Inc.
The marketing and advertising industries are changing dramatically. One trend you will notice is how content marketing is evolving and becoming more and more engagement based. In this webinar, learn from leading IT-related magazine publisher, Ziff Davis Enterprise, on how their email program is changing engagement marketing. Peter Westerman, Ziff Davis Enterprise's SVP of Audience Marketing, will take you through all the best practices and steps they took to create quality content for their highly engaging and successful email programs.
Social media has become an integral part of daily life for many in the Middle East. The document summarizes data on social media usage in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Egypt from 2012. It finds that over 85% of participants have at least one social media account, with 61% having two or more accounts. People are actively engaged with social media, with 50% visiting social networks daily and 34% posting often. Social media allows for new forms of connection and participation between users and brands.
Transforma tu empresa ... ¡Movílizate! - Julia Fraile Santos (Movilforum)videos
La agenda presenta una sesión informativa sobre cómo las empresas pueden transformarse a través de la movilidad, incluyendo presentaciones sobre innovación móvil, pagos móviles y comercio electrónico, así como la propuesta de Telefónica para ayudar a las empresas con la experiencia del cliente móvil, con oportunidades para preguntas.
The summaries provide high-level overviews of several children's books in 3 sentences or less:
- The View From the Cherry Tree is about an 11-year-old boy who sees a tragic event happen to his neighbor from his cherry tree but no one believes him when he tries to tell his family.
- Never Mind is about twins who think they have nothing in common until one twin's friend has a party and discovers they are twins, while the other twin saves the party with his band.
- Technical Foul is about a boy who gets a technical foul that causes his basketball team to lose and continue their losing streak, but he later cools his temper to help bring the team to the championship
WSI Repdom consultores de Intenet Marketing, si necesitas comunicarle a tu público objetivo sobre tus productos, bienes o servicios en WSI te diseñamos e implementamos la estrategia.
Ifwe creativity and integrated technology for lifelong learningcarolyeager
This document discusses creativity and integrated technology for lifelong learning. It argues that the illiterate of the 21st century will be those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn. It advocates building a community of global learners through creativity, creative problem solving, and collaboration. Technologies like blogs, wikis, Voicethread and Moodle can support creative and reflective learning. A personal learning environment/network can help connect learners and support lifelong learning.
Movilforum, el Programa de Partners de Telefónica, celebró el 29 de marzo una nueva de edición de su evento anual “Jornada movilforum 2011”. Reunió a una gran parte de sus Partners y Socios Tecnológicos en un encuentro exclusivo que tuvo en el Auditorio Flagship del Edificio Telefónica (Gran Vía, 28. Madrid)
Digital Marketing Live: DE online consument bestaat nietKantar TNS
Niet alle consumenten op internet zijn ook actief op sociale media. Bij online campagnes eerst goed nagaan wie je doelgroep is en met welke (offline) media ze het best zijn te bereiken.
El documento describe la Fundación Cotec, una fundación de origen empresarial cuya misión es contribuir al desarrollo del país mediante el fomento de la innovación tecnológica en la empresa y en la sociedad españolas.
Welche Auswirkungen und Prägungen haben Web2.0 auf den eCommerce? Plattformen und Social Networks geben Usern die Möglichkeit zur Bewertung! Heil und Schaden für Unternehmen im Netz.
Mobile advertising works because people are highly engaged with their mobile devices even though the screens are small. The focused attention people give to their phones means advertising on mobile can make a bigger impact than on larger screens where attention is more divided. Mobile advertising succeeds because of the combination of small screens and highly engaging devices that keep users attentive.
Intergenerational learning and ict peter birch berlin online educa cleanPeter Birch
The document discusses opportunities for intergenerational learning through European Union programs and policies. It provides context on demographic trends in Europe and policies promoting lifelong learning. It then describes the Lifelong Learning Programme and its sub-programs like Grundtvig for adult education and KA3-ICT for innovative technology projects. Specific calls for proposals are highlighted, including priorities around key competencies, innovative pedagogy, and reducing the digital divide. Contact information and resources are provided to learn more.
Social-Media Assisted Language LearningKee-Man Chuah
This document summarizes a study on using social media to assist language learning (SMALL). 102 English students used social media tools on a university e-learning portal. YouTube helped improve speaking skills, while Twitter and Wikis encouraged vocabulary learning and writing. Students enjoyed sharing ideas on Facebook. While social media can facilitate learning, tools must be properly integrated and have clear guidelines to maximize benefits and minimize drawbacks like unreliable internet. The study found social media a positive way to support collaborative English learning.
“In what ways can a Web 2.0 themed VLE help enable students, from social and economically excluded backgrounds, to engage in collaborative learning experience? “
With the emphasis on promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing this study seeks to leverage effectively the Web 2.0 tools available to engage students within a social VLE.
Modding the Metaverse; The Pedagogy of Participation - AoIR 2007Joanna Robinson
The document discusses participatory pedagogy and its advantages over traditional didactic teaching methods. Participatory pedagogy incorporates student experiences and knowledge, encourages interaction, and gives students an active role in the learning process. It also discusses how virtual worlds and Web 2.0 technologies can support participatory learning through interactive and collaborative features. The document describes a workshop held in Second Life to explore collaborative modding and building of virtual learning spaces.
The document discusses an optional online module on Leading Virtual Teams that was developed for a postgraduate healthcare leadership program in Scotland. It describes how the module uses various web 2.0 tools to simulate technology-mediated communication and provide students direct experience using these tools for collaboration. An assessment requires students to present a networking site or collaborative tool they created for their own team. The document also discusses an online induction program developed to improve student retention and skills in e-learning.
Presentation "Using Social Networking Sites in Accounting Education: Results of an Experience in the Bologna Context" at the British Accounting Association – Accounting Education SIG, Annual Conference, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland, 26-28 May 2010.
The document discusses the Tenegen pilot project which applied connectivism learning theory in a training model. Connectivism considers learning as occurring through informal information exchange and networks supported by electronic tools. The pilot implemented connectivism through cooperative and collaborative work, blogs, content aggregation, reflection comments, and tasks. However, the training was more successful for those with strong IT skills, and connectivism methods may not be suitable for formal education. Teachers generally lacked knowledge of IT, tools, and methods important for connectivist learning like communities, web 2.0 tools. Participants found traditional learning components like instructions and summaries more useful than connectivist elements like social bookmarking and forums. The training combined traditional e-learning content with
The document discusses how new web technologies can support an emerging educational paradigm focused on self-directed learning. It describes this emerging paradigm as having students who actively construct their own knowledge through collaboration. Social networking tools are proposed to help foster this by allowing open sharing of resources and facilitating interactions between students and faculty. The emerging model is seen as making students an integral part of the educational process by blurring boundaries between teaching and learning.
This document summarizes a presentation on integrating Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) into higher education teaching and learning. It discusses sector priorities around quality, competition, and skills development. It also covers learners' expectations of networked and blended learning. Research findings show that the majority of students found MOOCs improved their learning through flexibility, deeper understanding, and interaction. However, some students remained unconvinced of MOOCs' benefits. The presentation concludes that MOOC integration can help address sector priorities while enhancing most learners' experiences.
The document summarizes research from four student-led projects on issues related to postgraduate computing students at Northumbria University.
Project One explored students' use of ChatGPT and found it was mainly used to check understanding or generate initial ideas. Most students found it useful and easy to use, and it helped enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Project Two on avoiding academic misconduct found students are targeted by essay mills. Penalties are seen as severe while responsibility is shared.
Project Three aligned use of interactive digital resources with research showing they can deepen understanding of ethics and foster collaboration.
Project Four found defining academic misconduct is complex, with varied reasons for committing it, requiring engagement, support
Visual Representations in High School EdublogsIOSR Journals
This document discusses a survey conducted on educational bloggers from high schools to understand their use and preferences around visual and verbal content in blogs. The key findings were:
- Teachers made up the majority of respondents, followed by other educational stakeholders and students.
- Most respondents preferred making their blogs unique through verbal/written content rather than visuals like graphics and photos.
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eTwinning LE research report
1. eTwinning Learning Event ‘Exploiting web 2.0 – eTwinning and collaboration’
Brian Holmes, University of Lancaster, 4 July 2010
Abstract
eTwinning Learning Events (LEs) offer teachers the possibility to develop specific skills and competences in an
informal, collaborative way, online over a short period of time, with their peers and a domain expert. This paper
presents the results of research carried out within the context of a specific LE entitled Exploiting web 2.0 –
eTwinning and collaboration involving some 200 European teachers over a period of 12 days. Using an online
questionnaire to solicit the views of the participants, the paper discusses the findings in relation to the current
literature on online learning communities. It suggests that the LE offered a good opportunity to develop
participants’ awareness of the benefits of web 2.0 technologies, to introduce them to relevant tools and to give
them an initial experience of online collaboration in groups. It notes that the use of profile pages, working in small-
groups and offering quick supportive feedback increased participants’ social presence and their awareness of
each other. Whilst this engendered a feeling of togetherness, it posits that the short time allowed for the LE and
the lack of opportunity for social activities, in parallel with the cognitive activities, did not encourage the
development of a community or support the development of teachers’ competence in managing online
collaboration in groups. It suggests that a longer LE, perhaps in stages, together with some social activities and a
stronger teaching presence at key points, would help to address these apparent shortcomings.
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1 Introduction
Within the eTwinning virtual environment for
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teachers , Learning Events (LEs) bring together
groups of teachers to address a particular topic with a
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domain expert, over a short period of time . The aim
is to offer continuous professional development on
topics related to the pedagogical use of ICT for
learning in schools, in general, and the use of the
eTwinning environment, in particular. Launched in
2009, the LEs are proving to be very successful and
popular with the teachers (eTwinning, 2010), as they
support collaborative learning in contexts that are
directly linked to teaching practice.
Figure 1 – The eTwinning Learning Labs environment
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http://www.etwinning.net/en/pub/index.htm
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http://www.etwinning.net/en/pub/professional_development/learning_events.htm
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2. This paper concerns research that was conducted on an LE entitled Exploiting web 2.0 – eTwinning and
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collaboration that took place between 12 and 24 April 2010 in the eTwinning Learning Labs environment .
Participation was limited to 200 volunteer teachers, of which 156 started and around 110 fully completed at least 8
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out of 10 tasks (Sarisalmi, 2010). The research was conducted as part of a PhD by the author , under the
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supervision of Dr. Julie-Ann Sime of Lancaster University in the UK .
This paper is based upon a questionnaire created specifically for this event and made available online6 from 1 until
7 May – participants were invited to respond through an email from Ann Gilleran of the eTwinning Central Support
Service (CSS) and the response was high with some 130 replies (approximately 65% of registered participants).
2 Results
Skills and competences
Positive change Negative change
A clear majority of the participants (87%) felt
more confident and competent about their use 42%
of web 2.0 tools and techniques after the event 45%
(Figure 2). Similar results were found for using
10%
ICT and the internet (75%), communicating in
2%
online groups (77%) and collaborating in online
groups (80%). It is hard to ascertain if this 2%
reflects competence or confidence, though the
Number of replies
comments suggested it relates mainly to
confidence. Figure 2 – Results of question on using web 2.0 tools and techniques
I think any practical experience in using web 2.0 and in communicating and collaborating in online groups
can only give you more confidence, but the learning event I attended was something special , very useful
... very well organized , and its beneficial effect in this fields , will be felt - I'm sure! - by all participants.
Several people noted that it would take more time to become competent in collaborating.
I wish I had more time to experiment more with the tools and communicate and collaborate in online
groups
collaborating is very important and in a short time it is difficult to develop it in the group
If the learning event is too fast I cannot follow it
Indeed, the lack of time and intensity of the event seemed to be an issue for quite a few participants.
The time must be more, is not enough to do and to learn what we pretend to
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http://learninglab.etwinning.net
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http://holmesbrian.blogspot.com/
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http://www.lancs.ac.uk/fass/edres/
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The survey is now closed, however a test version remains available at
http://FreeOnlineSurveys.com/rendersurvey.asp?sid=bm0tjbzx95hf1eg747773
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3. All Learning Events are very very useful but the main problem is in a short time we have to choose our
partners and then begin to work together
For many participants this was their first LE (49%) and of these the clear majority (81%) indicated that they felt
more competent and confident (about their use of web 2.0 tools and techniques) after the event – suggesting that
it was equally beneficial for both newcomers and the more experienced.
The feedback indicates that the main focus of participants, in such a short event, was gaining more knowledge
and first hand experience of specific tools rather than developing skills or competence, as the following comments
highlight.
In this learning event I got to know many Web 2.0 tools and techniques. It was my main focus of interest
and I achieved my goal.
I have learnt about and familiarized with many innovative, stimulating and time-saving ICT tools and I
intend to implement them in my daily teaching and in my students' future activities
The Learning event helped me see the usefulness of web 2.0 tools in the classroom and not simply for
personal use
As for online groups, I'm experienced enough and this LE didn't change things that much (maybe it was
more useful for beginners)
Learning, collaboration and dialogue
The feedback reflected a preference
of the participants to collaborate with
Number of replies
36% 27%
others (47%) rather than learn on their
20%
own (17%, Figure 3). Yet in reality, a
13%
slight majority of participants indicated
4%
that they had in fact learned on their
own (35%) as opposed to having
learned with others (24%). This
disparity between preference and C: I preferred the independence D: I preferred the collaboration
reality does not seem to have been
17% preferred the independence 47% preferred the collaboration
linked to the activities, which
encouraged collaboration (according
Figure 3 – Results of question on learning independently or in
to 59%). It may have been linked
collaboration with others
more to the availability of other
participants, as the following comments suggest.
Availability of the others made the individual learning effective and faster, in some cases
We had different timing, so it was difficult to "meet" online
It was a real challenge to try in such a short period of time to find a common period of time for our group
to meet and collaborate on the assignments.
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4. While collaborating on line, our problem was the time zone.
The course was very short and availability of group members was sometime a problem
That said there were some interesting comments that reflected an awareness of the benefits of combing self-
learning with group-learning.
In carrying out my daily assignments with a new tool, first I learnt about its use watching a suitable video
tutorial on the Internet and then I discussed with my colleagues its application, thus learning from their
personal skills
I prefer individual learning because I can keep more in my head. It is more difficult to read all the
instructions but the results are better. Then I can explain something to my colleagues. And I did it in this
learning event. And we worked later on our common docs
I think that the organisation of tutorials and design of activities are planned to help both individual and
collaborative learning. The question of personal availability/circumstances influences most times the fact
that you have to "learn" individually, at least, that was my case although I must say that I got some very
useful advice from some of my partners/tutor when I asked for help.
This desire to receive feedback was
I enjoyed receiving feedback
clearly evident when participants were
asked for their preference in terms of I enjoyed reading the comments of others 1st choice
2nd choice
dialogue. Most enjoyed receiving I enjoyed socialising (chit-chat) 3rd choice
feedback and reading the comments of I enjoyed asking questions 4th choice
5th choice
others, with fewer indicating enjoyment I enjoyed giving feedback 6th choice
for posting messages or replying to
I enjoyed posting my comments
others (Figure 4).
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Similarly, given the choice between
Preference for receiving feedback rather than giving feedback
posting messages to individuals, to their
sub-group or to the whole learning event Figure 4 – Results of question on giving and receiving feedback
the participants preferred posting to
individuals (first choice 39%, second choice 25%), but otherwise preferred posting to their sub-group (first choice
32%, second choice 59%). The comments reflected a reluctance to post messages in general forums.
I am not ready for any public performances and know that these learning labs activities can be read by
everyone
We see a preference for dialogue in situations where one is more likely to receive feedback, where giving
feedback is more personal and where it is more practicable to respond to other messages.
I enjoyed to comment upon the others' comments in order to appreciate their interesting messages
Again, small groups make possible more feedback, comments for the others
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5. Community
Given the preference for posting to individuals
and for receiving feedback, it is perhaps not
Number of replies
26% 27%
23%
surprising to also see a clear preference for
14%
working in small groups (51%) rather than in the
10%
general forum (22%). Here participants saw
relationships develop both between individuals
(43%) and in the whole community in general
(27%). E: There was a stronger feeling F: The feeling of community
of community was roughly the same
When asked about the feeling of community 49% felt a stronger sense of community
within this LE compared with that in eTwinning in
Figure 5 – Results of question on the community
general, the participants indicated that it was
either roughly the same (27%) or stronger (49%,
Figure 5). Similarly the comments reflected a stronger sense of community.
There was a stronger feeling of community in the Learning Event than I've experienced before in
eTwinning
eTwinning community is something really different from other learning events. HERE YOU CAN
EXPERIENCE THE "COPYLEFT" RATHER THAN THE "COPYRIGHT"
Learning events community is a special garden of teachers. it is far away from etwinning
Social aspects
Participants found social interaction important,
30% 31%
Number of replies
with a majority indicating that it was necessary
to get to know people personally, that the
16% 15%
profile pages were really useful (61%) and that
7%
it was helpful to see a face (51%, Figure 6).
This was facilitated by the tools, which
encouraged participants to become familiar
(60%) rather than remain discrete (13%). K: I didn’t really use the profile L: I found the profile pages
pages really useful
Personal information allowed people to make
61% found the profile pages really useful
choices about whether a person had similar
interests and was worth getting to know better. Figure 6 – Results of question on the profile pages
I think it is important to know a bit about the personal life of people with whom we work as that allows us
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to understand them, to overcome distances and to know if the person interests us or not
Profile information helped me to see when people had my same interests/views on teaching approaches.
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'je pense que c'est important de connaitre un peu de la vie personnel des gens avec lesquels on travail car cela permet de
prendre ses repères, d'annuler les distances et de savoir si cette personne nous intéresse ou pas'
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6. Nevertheless there was a careful balance between discretion and openness, with most participants preferring to
say only a few personal things on their profile pages.
You don't have to expose personal details, but through your language humour etc shine through
I found out only later that messages posted on my wall are public.(:*)So I started to use my email when I
wanted to discuss something more "private".
Participants took a pragmatic approach to communicating, focusing on the tasks in hand with interactions being
mainly tasked based (67%) rather than social in nature (11%). This reaction to socialising, referred to as ‘chit chat’
in the questionnaire, may be due to a pressing need to complete the activities, as one person commented.
I didn't have much time to socialise, so I mainly centered my attention on scheduled activities
It may also be a reflection on the fact that the LE was promoted as a training event and as such socialisation, or
‘chit chat’, may be perceived as time wasting or not doing what one should (see section 3).
There was a clear preference for meeting new people (73%) rather than existing friends (5%, Figure 7) and the
majority thought that this was supported by both the tools (71%) and the activities (80%).
It was more interesting to work with
new people just because I prefer
Number of replies
53%
discovering
22%
20%
I met lots of people I already knew.
5%
Anyway, I preferred to focus on new
Twinners. After all, I already have
strong links with the others
A: I liked meeting new people B: I liked meeting people I
More friends - more happy days knew already
73% preferred meeting new people
Figure 7 – Results of question on meeting new people or
existing friends
General information
There were 130 valid replies from mainly female participants (91%) representing 25 nationalities (of which 4 were
dual nationalities).
For the majority (51%) this was not their first Learning Event (LE) and most considered themselves to be
experienced eTwinners (53%). Satisfaction was high with 98% indicating that they were likely to participate in
future LEs and that they would recommend this particular LE to others.
There were only a few native English participants (3%), yet holding the LE in English was not considered to be a
problem by the majority (77%).
80 participants (62%) volunteered to give their name and email address for further interviews and research.
The feedback on the questionnaire itself was positive with lots of constructive suggestions, words of
encouragement and requests to see the results. There were suggestions to ask questions about the impact of the
LE on teachers' pedagogical practice, to look at the relationship between the participants and the domain expert,
to know more about the previous experience of the participant and to look at assessment/certification. Whereas
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7. English is not considered to be a barrier, a few expressed a desire to see LEs offered in other languages. The
following comments are representative of the feedback received:
It's a good instrument to obtain and share the participants opinions.
I like this questionnaire and it was also very useful for me. Thank you and good luck with your work
I like the format of the questionnaire
I hope that this questionnaire will allow improvements to be made to the learning event but particularly so
that we can benefit from the same opportunities in languages other than English (French, Italian,
German, etc) I hope also that etwinning continues to offer such events that are extremely valuable for
professional development, perhaps also during summer when one has a bit more time available than
during the school year 8
3 Discussion
Social presence
One of the strongest messages to emerge from the survey is that for most participants this experience was
different to other ones in the eTwinning environment. They felt more connected and enjoyed a greater feeling of
awareness of other participants. This equates to what Short, Williams and Christie described as social presence,
which they define as the 'degree of salience of the other person in the interaction and the consequent salience of
the interpersonal relationships' (Short et al., 1976, p.65). Or in other words, the extent to which a person is
perceived as a "real" person (Gunawardena and Zittle, 1997). Short et al. (1976) refer to the concept of
immediacy, as originally described by Wiener and Mehrabian, suggesting that communications media can impact
the level of immediacy by giving a feeling of proximity despite the distance. Gunawardena and Zittle note that
'Immediacy is a measure of the psychological distance that a communicator puts between himself or herself and
the object of his/her communication' (1997, p.9). They conclude that immediacy enhances social presence which
in turn leads to greater satisfaction when communicating online.
In the case of this LE, immediacy was increased by supporting participants to create profiles of themselves with
personal information and an image.
(I) admit that seeing photos (of) colleagues with whom I worked, I felt closer to them
In describing social presence, Short et al. (1976) also make reference to the concept of intimacy, as proposed by
Argyle and Dean, suggesting that communications media significantly impact the degree of intimacy by the extent
to which they transmit eye contact, smiles, etc. Whereas face-to-face communication is considered to be optimal
for engendering intimacy, participants can compensate in asynchronous text-based systems by using non-verbal
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'j'espère que ce questionnaire permettera d'améliorer les learning event mais surtout qu'on pourra bénéficier de ces memes
opportunités aussi dans d'autres langues que l'anglais (français, italien, allemand, etc...)j'espère aussi que etwinning continuera
à proposer ces évènements qui sont extrèmement bénéfique pour la formation professionelle, peut etre aussi durant l'été quand
on a un peu plus de temps a disposition que pendant l'année scolaire'
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8. communications to express emotions. They can also engender intimacy by revealing personal details, by being
open about their feelings and by responding quickly.
The LE sub-groups offered greater intimacy due to the increased likelihood of rapid feedback, which may in turn
explain the higher levels of satisfaction reported for their use.
I tried to reach anyone as much as I can and commented their messages… Therefore, even in my group
or not, I told them at least just a "hi" just to start communication
Whereas Short et al see social presence in terms of affordances, a ‘subjective quality of the communication
medium’ (1976, p.65), Gunawardena and Zittle see it more in terms of the perception of the participants involved.
Rettie (2003) prefers the concept of connectedness, ‘an emotional experience, evoked by, but independent of, the
other's presence’ (p.3). She posits that there may be a feeling of connectedness in an environment, supporting
psychological involvement, even when the social presence is low. ‘The concept (connectedness) may help to
focus design of new systems, which enable connectedness without imitating face-to-face communication, allowing
for devices, which facilitate intimate experience while minimising intrusiveness’ (2003, p.5).
It is clear from the survey that the participants in the LE saw a delicate balance between intimacy and
intrusiveness.
I like e-learning communities to be personal (of course, this doesn't mean to give everyone a full history
of my life)
This shows a mature approach to online privacy, which perhaps reflects that eTwinners are teachers pioneering
the use of ICT in their schools and are dealing with privacy issues on a daily basis with their pupils.
The LE was promoted as a professional development event for teachers to improve their skill with the use of web
2.0 tools for online collaboration and learning. As such the focus was clearly on training and this is reflected in the
approach of the participants who concentrated on the activities in hand and saw socialising as less important.
Notwithstanding the time constraints highlighted in the survey, their approach is consistent with most computer
supported collaborative learning (CSCL) which focuses on the cognitive activities rather than the social.
Kreijns, Kirschner and Jochems (2003) have suggested that insufficient attention has so far be paid to the
importance of socio-emotional and psychological issues in CSCL. They add that social interaction does not always
take place simply because the environment affords it. They advocate a more holistic approach to CSCL that sees
social interaction as essential for learning in groups, that ensures the necessary social affordances are present in
the environment and that embeds social activities in the learning design (Kreijns et al., 2002; Volet and Wosnitza,
2004; Kreijns et al., 2007; Zenios and Holmes, 2010). Applying this philosophy to the LE, we might conclude that
more attention could have been paid at the beginning to specific activities aimed at encouraging social interaction
and the establishment of relationships between participants, rather than the acquisition of skills per se, thereby
demonstrating their value and providing the essential ‘grounding’ for future collaboration (Stahl, 2005).
It was emphasised that socialising was essential as the ‘glue’ to hold online communities together and
that it needed to be greatly valued as an important element in online dialogues.
(Seddon and Postlethwaite, 2007, p.195)
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9. Garrison (2007) cautions against seeing open
communication and socio-emotional support as an end in
itself, ‘While effective communication may be important, it
is not sufficient for educational purposes’ (2007, p.64). He
posits that social presence becomes more important as
learning moves from information acquisition to
collaboration, noting that ‘Social presence for educational
purposes cannot be artificially separated from the
purposeful nature of educational communication (i.e.,
cognitive and teaching presence)’ (p.65). Together with
Anderson and Archer, Garrison proposed a Community of
Inquiry Framework (COI, Figure 8) for educational
experiences in which social presence works alongside
cognitive presence and teaching presence - defined as the
‘exploration, construction, resolution and confirmation
Figure 8 - Community of Inquiry Framework
of understanding through collaboration and reflection in a
(Garrison, 2007, p.62)
community of inquiry’ (p.65) and the ‘design, facilitation,
and direction of cognitive and social processes for the purpose of realizing personally meaningful and
educationally worthwhile learning outcomes’ (p.162), respectfully.
The feedback from participants suggests that the tools and the activities of the LE afforded good cognitive
presence. Similarly, the profile pages and social interaction helped to increase the social presence beyond what
had been experienced elsewhere in eTwinning. Lastly, the presence of a domain expert and the predefined
sequence of activities provided a sound teaching presence. However, in comparison with the relatively strong
social and cognitive presence, it could be argued that the teaching presence was lower; the domain expert only
intervening to answer questions when asked. Depending on one’s learning philosophy, one could either argue that
the teaching presence could have been reinforced through greater involvement of the domain expert in the
dialogue itself - orchestrating the learning through support and guidance, rather than being a guide to the side
(Dillenbourg, 2008). Or one could argue that the laissez-faire approach was indeed appropriate for peer learning in
groups, as symmetry between the participants - in terms of status, knowledge and action - engenders collaborative
learning (Dillenbourg, 1999). On the basis of the feedback, which after all was very positive, I would assert that the
general level of teaching presence was appropriate, though it could have been stronger at key times when more
guidance was perhaps necessary. This would be coherent with the view that novice learners need to be led
towards autonomy, moving from dependence on the domain expert, towards independence and finally on to
interdependence where the group sees the value of collaborating (Boud, 1988). Pedlar (1981) refers to this as ‘the
riddle of the liberating structure’ (p.77) and notes that learning communities often need some form of external
guidance to launch them in the right direction: ‘leading others to autonomy’ (p81). Such a helping hand could have
been offered, for example, by providing more support for the setting-up of the sub-groups and the initial decisions
on which topics to address – a point that a few participants raised as a source of frustration and wasted time.
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10. Collaboration and Community
A stated aim of the LE was to support participants to experience online collaboration, supported by web 2.0
technologies, ‘based on the idea of an active learner, doing instead of reading, working collaboratively in a group
instead of alone, sharing instead of owning’ (Sarisalmi, 2010, p.1)
Collaboration involves a group or community in meaning-making, through essentially social activity (Stahl, 2003).
Meaning is 'not merely transferred from mind to mind by activities, but … is constructed by and exists in those
activities' (p.1). A group develops common meaning through discussion and externalisation of individual
interpretations which is then re-internalised and interpreted by individuals (Goodyear, 2002; Stahl, 2005). Such
discourse is essential for higher-order learning and, if sufficiently grounded in the context of the participants, can
lead to new 'working knowledge' (Goodyear and Zenios, 2007).
The feedback from the participants showed that they were conscious of this process of individual learning and
group discourse and saw the value of it. In many ways, this is reflected in the desire expressed to learn with others
whilst in practice finding that a significant amount of individual learning was necessary. This concurs with Stahl’s
argument that meaning may be shared by groups but individuals must interpret that meaning from their own
perspective (Stahl, 2003). Wenger argues that groups, working in a community of practice, reify their practice into
a ‘congealed form’ such as documents, objects, symbols, stories, etc (Wenger, 1999, p.59). One could argue that
the feedback in the LE forums, the blogs produced, the images shared, etc are all reified outputs of the LE
community of practice.
That said, some participants suggested that whereas stronger ties developed in the LE than elsewhere in the
eTwinning environment, what they had experienced was a network of individual contacts rather than friendships or
an emerging community.
I don't consider these people "friends", but contacts.
I didn't feel or saw such a strong sense of community
We hadn't enough time to see a whole community develop.
The last comment suggests that there was a lack of time to develop a community. This conclusion concurs with
other research that highlights that communities need time to form through social negotiation (Vratulis and Dobson,
2008) and the development of trust, shared values and reciprocation (McConnell, 2006). In short, the development
of social capital (Daniel et al., 2003), which can have a significant impact on participants’ motivation and desire to
continue in an online community (Chen, 2007).
There was evidence from the feedback that participants had started to encounter some of the challenges
associated with group work in terms of group dynamics, the need for reciprocity and what to do when people don’t
pull their weight.
I found it difficult to work with others in the group
I found it difficult that one member of our team wasn't willing to work collaboratively and just hanged on
us.
It all depends on the group you are in I suppose. My group didn't work but I wish it would - so I made a
lot of the activities on my own but and it was good there was this opportunity
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11. However, the comments also suggest that there was little opportunity to reflect upon the implications (in terms of
time or activity) and hence some participants may have found the experience somewhat frustrating. McConnell
suggests that groups that exhibit successful collaboration have a high self-identity. They have ‘a strong ongoing
narrative, which they keep active throughout the collaborative project’ (McConnell, 2006). This relates back to the
point about the need for cognitive interactions to be supported by social activities, in an environment with the
necessary social affordances (Zenios and Holmes, 2010). However, McConnell also warns that it can be counter-
productive for a group to ruminate on why things are not working, as they can easily become the focus of the
group rather than the activity itself.
We may therefore conclude that shorter events may be appropriate for learning specific skills and for collaboration
based upon weak ties. However, if we really wish to see a community develop and thereby foster collaborative
learning, we need to have longer LEs.
Competence in online collaboration and moderating
The LE was both an opportunity for teachers to learn about collaborating online and experience it first hand, and to
acquire some of the key skills necessary to subsequently teach their own pupils online. In defining the needs of
citizens for a modern society, and in particular of children in schools, the European Union preferred the term
competence to skill:
The terms ‘competence’ and ‘key competence’ are preferred to ‘basic skills’, which was considered too
restrictive as it was generally taken to refer to basic literacy and numeracy and to what are known
variously as ‘survival’ or ‘life’ skills. ‘Competence’ is considered to refer to a combination of skills,
knowledge, aptitudes and attitudes, and to include the disposition to learn in addition to know-how.
(EU, 2004)
They consider key competences to be essential for three aspects of life: personal fulfilment and development
throughout life (cultural capital): active citizenship and inclusion (social capital) and employability (human
capital) (EU, 2004, p.3). Of the eight key competences defined, digital competence is perhaps most relevant to the
use of eTwinning and the LE, and is defined as the ‘confident and critical use of electronic media for work, leisure
and communication’ (2004, p.7). It includes knowledge about the potential offered by ICT to support critical
thinking, the differences between the real and the virtual world, and the essential ethical issues associated with its
use in dialogue. This essential knowledge should be complemented by the skills necessary to effectively use ICT
for learning, at home and for work, and the necessary positive attitude for responsible and ethical use.
One can argue that knowledge, skills and attitude need time to develop and that a short LE on web 2.0
technologies could only ever be the start of a process of learning that should continue well beyond the event. In
this respect, it should set the necessary ground work by raising awareness to the key issues involved and provide
the right motivation for the teachers to develop further. Having launched the teachers on the path to learning, it
would be useful to bring them back together from time to time to share their experience and reflect on the lessons
learnt.
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12. Salmon (2001) believes that
teachers need to learn to become
e-Moderators is they are to be
effective in supporting pupils and
students to work online. She
proposes a five stage model for
learning e-Moderating (Figure 9)
that, in each stage, starts gradually
reduces the amount of support they
receive (teaching presence)
encouraging them to become
autonomous learners. Key to this
model is stage 2, on-line
socialisation, which involves the
participants in an exchange of
views about their feelings of
working online and a group
Figure 9 – Five stage model for learning e-Moderating competence
reflection of the implications for
(Salmon, 1999)
collaboration. In this critical stage,
Salmon believes in the essential role of an e-Moderator to guide the participants: ‘E-moderators really do have to
use their skills to ensure that participants develop a sense of community in the medium’ (Salmon, 2001, p.29).
This critical stage of social negotiation on the process of collaborating online, between the members of the group,
supported by a competent e-Moderator, was missing from the LE. Or at least it could be argued that it may have
been more effective, in groups where collaboration was less successful, if there had been greater teaching
presence (Garrison and Arbaugh, 2007), activities designed specifically to address this particular topic (Goodyear,
2002) and orchestration of the discussion by a moderator (Dillenbourg, 2008).
4 Lessons learned and future research
This section highlights some implications for future LEs and for my research.
For Learning Events on the topic of exploiting web 2.0
° The results suggest that this LE was effective at developing participants’ awareness of the benefits of web 2.0
technologies, at introducing them to relevant tools and at giving them an initial experience of online
collaboration in groups.
° The participants experienced a greater feeling of closeness and of togetherness than they had previously
experienced within the eTwinning environment. A greater awareness of each other and a stronger social
presence was facilitated by the use of the profile pages, the opportunity to work in small sub-groups and the
possibility to receive rapid personal, supportive feedback.
° Whereas the intensive 12 days of the LE engendered a clear cognitive focus on learning the web 2.0 tools, it
was less conducive for the development of a community and for effective collaboration in groups. The
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13. implication is that a longer LE would be needed, or a LE offered in stages, to allow participants to apply what
they are learning (ideally in their everyday teaching practice), to reflect on their experiences and to share their
reflections with others. This in turn would help to develop their ability to manage online collaboration in the
future.
° The intensity of the LE and its asynchronous nature led participants to focus on the cognitive activities.
Consequently, the opportunity to socialise within the LE and to talk informally about the experience of working
collaboratively was limited. The implication is that the cognitive activities concerned with trying out the web 2.0
tools could be usefully supplemented by social activities in which participants are asked to share experiences,
feeling and concerns.
° The involvement of the domain expert was greatly appreciated and the hands-off approach to tutoring and
guidance was effective for encouraging interactions between participants, by ensuring symmetry of status,
knowledge and action. The initial experience of collaborating in groups, however, was not always successful
with some participants experiencing frustration with the time taken to set up sub-groups, to decide the
objectives and to effectively collaborate. Whereas this experience was useful at raising awareness of the
issues involved with online collaboration, it was perhaps less useful for the development of the competence
needed to manage things better next time. The research literature on this topic suggests that it may have been
useful to have had a stronger teaching presence at certain points; for example, to help with the setting up of
the sub-groups and agreement on the objectives, and after each key activity to support guided reflection on the
learning points. The implication is that a tutor could be useful at certain times to guide the group and support
reflection on the process.
For Learning Events in general
Some of the observations and implications from the previous section would appear to apply to LEs in general:
° The cognitive activities associated with a LE could be usefully augmented by social activities, either as part of
the structure of the LE or in parallel as an ongoing background activity. This could be facilitated, for example,
by having a virtual staff room in the LE environment where participants could drop in and chat about their
experiences.
° The teaching presence in LEs could be reinforced at key points to support and guide reflection, sharing of
feelings and experiences, and identification of learning points.
For my research
This exercise has been very instructive for me personally and I take away some lessons that I may use in the
future for my research.
° The way a question is expressed in a questionnaire clearly dictates the nature of the answer, which may be
quite different to that expected by the researcher. The implication is that the researcher must try out the
questionnaire before it is deployed; ideally with a representative of the target audience, to see if the questions
are clear, to test interpretations and to see if the answers are as intended. This may also help identify
unintended bias, on the part of the researcher, in the way the questions are asked. In this respect it may also
be helpful to ask another researcher working in the same domain to peer review the questionnaire before use.
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14. ° There is a danger of presenting false dichotomies in questions that oblige respondents to choose between two
extremes that they see as existing in parallel. Again, testing may help identify these.
° It is tempting within questionnaires to ask mainly focused, closed questions and to collect quantitative data.
Whereas this may be useful for identifying trends and the opinion of the group on average, it does not help with
deeper understanding and with answering the question ‘but why?’ In this respect I would like to carry out more
qualitative research in the future using, for example, open interviews and semi-structured focus groups to
tease out the meaning and to encourage unexpected answers to emerge, where they exist.
° The development of competences takes time and it is not feasible to ascertain the impact of a LE on
competence development during the event itself or immediately afterwards. Rather the participants need time
to apply what is being learned in their everyday practice and to reflect. The implication is that a more
longitudinal study is necessary for understanding competence development and its impact on teaching
practice, in which opinions are sought and evidence is collected after a suitable period of use.
° I need to read more of the latest research literature on online learning communities and, in particular, some of
the emerging results on the potentially negative impact of learning in such groups.
My future research is likely to focus on the influence of social presence and social ties on online collaboration, and
on the development of teachers’ competence in managing online communities. I have been struck by the apparent
need for a stronger teaching presence in learning communities, compared with their more informal counterparts
Communities of Practice. I would like to work with the eTwinning community to further develop these ideas within
LEs and, in doing so, follow up some of the contacts that I have made with the teachers in this LE who expressed
an interest in my research.
5 Acknowledgements
I wish to thank my university supervisor, Dr Julie-Ann Sime, for her guidance in carrying out in this work and the
colleagues at European Schoolnet, Anne Gilleran, Riina Vuorikari and Donatella Nucci, for their invaluable support
and inspiration. Last but certainly not least, Tiina Sarisalmi for agreeing to allow me to participate in this LE, and
witness her enthusiasm and dedication in action.
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