E learning in the New Curriculum
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The document discusses e-learning initiatives at a language school over the past 3 years, including adopting Moodle and Mahara for course content and assessments, using podcasts for lecture capture and independent learning, and incorporating m-learning through tools like ICOSA, e-books, and iPads in the classroom. It notes that while these tools have increased engagement, not all instructors are comfortable with the new technologies and some students still struggle with the technical aspects. Overall adoption of e-learning has been beneficial, but continued staff training and designing interactive materials is needed to fully transition to these new methods.
E learning in the New Curriculum
- 1. e-Learning in the New Curriculum Marc LeBane-ELSS Coordinator/Language Instructor Centre for English & Additional Languages (CEAL)
- 2. e-Learning in the New Curriculum • Over the past 3 years we have been redesigning the way instructors and students deliver and receive information: – Moodle: Course Content/Continuous Assessments – Mahara: e-Portfolio/Continuous Assessments – Podcasts: Course Content/Independent Learning – m-Learning
- 3. • MOODLE – Course Material & Continuous Assessments
- 5. e-Learning in the New Curriculum • MOODLE – Not all staff comfortable using new LMS – Level of engagement fluctuates from class to class – Not all services utilised; such as grade book, discussion boards, etc. – Turnitin not completely bug free – Technophobic
- 6. • MAHARA – Course Material & Continuous Assessments
- 7. • MAHARA – e-Portfolio Example
- 9. e-Learning in the New Curriculum • MAHARA – More functional & flexible than Moodle – Allows for creativity & content control – Easy access for peer review & instructor feedback – Some students unable to deal with technical aspects of system – Students still fail to see the advantage of Independent learning
- 10. e-Learning in the New Curriculum • Podcasting – Lecture Capture & Course Content
- 13. e-Learning in the New Curriculum • Podcasting – Lecture Capture just starting to catch on – Allows students to revisit key concepts anytime, anywhere – Recent survey indicated over 70% of students use YouTube to improve their English – Develop podcast dealing with HK & Course specific content
- 14. e-Learning in the New Curriculum • m-Learning – Online materials & exercises – ICOSA – e-Books – iPads in the classroom
- 16. e-Learning in the New Curriculum • ICOSA
- 18. e-Learning in the New Curriculum • e-Books
- 20. e-Learning in the New Curriculum • m-Learning – Ubiquitous devices are now the norm, with tablets soon to overtake laptops & PC’s – Easier to access materials, especially with all campuses WiFi enabled – Lower costs in the long run – Learning landscape has moved out of the classroom
- 21. e-Learning in the New Curriculum • Lessons Learned: – Engagement is the key to 21st century learning – Staff training and acceptance of new technologies is vital for a successful transition allowing them to transfer knowledge more effectively to students – Embracing the mobile trend by designing interactive & engaging materials – Letting students take more responsibility for their learning – Recent Poll: over 80% found iPads useful in the classroom & 92% found them useful in doing their Independent Learning
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