![Centre for Innovation in Education mcgrae1@liverpool.ac.uk @bmcgrae
References
• https://educationaltechnology.net/technological-pedagogical-content-knowledge-tpack-framework
• Deepwell, M. 2018. Keynote: Maren Deepwell – Beyond advocacy: Who shapes the future of Learning Technology?. [Online].
Available from: https://altc.alt.ac.uk/2018/sessions/keynote-maren-deepwell/#gref
• Koehler, M. 2012. TPACK Explained. [Online]. Available from: https://matt-koehler.com/tpack2/tpack-explained/
• Thomson, S. 2019. Do we still need Learning Technologists?. [Online]. Available from: https://blog.digis.im/ed-tech/do-we-still-
need-learning-technologists/
• Vasant, S. 2014. What is a Learning Technologist?. [Online]. Available from: https://blog.jobs.ac.uk/education/teaching-
learning/what-is-a-learning-technologist/](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/alt2019cietemp-190909103620/85/Turn-and-face-the-strange-changes-of-a-Learning-Technologist-to-Educational-Developer-11-320.jpg)
Turn and face the strange, changes of a Learning Technologist to Educational Developer
- 1. Centre for Innovation in Education mcgrae1@liverpool.ac.uk @bmcgrae Turn and face the strange, changes of a Learning Technologist to Educational Developer Ben McGrae, Tunde Varga-Atkins & Scott Farrow
- 2. Centre for Innovation in Education mcgrae1@liverpool.ac.uk @bmcgrae Folk Rock Soul Electronic Pop
- 3. Centre for Innovation in Education mcgrae1@liverpool.ac.uk @bmcgrae Better not mess with Major Tom Learning Technologist eLearning Unit Role InstitutionTeam • SEDA fellowship • TEL guides and workshops • Helpdesk and f2f support • Multimedia production • Blackboard/Brightspace support • Turnitin • Online polling • Centre for Lifelong Learning • Central support team for TEL support • TEL workshops for staff • Inbox to support staff • Drop in sessions • eLearning representation in meetings • Learning & Teaching conference • PGCert teaching • EMA (Electronic Management of Assessment) • VLE Baseline • MOOCs • Lecture capture
- 4. Centre for Innovation in Education mcgrae1@liverpool.ac.uk @bmcgrae Sailors fighting in the dance hall • APVC for online learning moves and not replaced • University of Liverpool awarded Bronze TEF (was upgraded to silver) • Introduction of new education strategy – Curriculum 2021 • Director for Student Experience and Enhancement appointed – restructuring central teams.
- 5. Centre for Innovation in Education mcgrae1@liverpool.ac.uk @bmcgrae Rebel rebel • Centre for Lifelong Learning restructured into two teams – Centre for Innovation in Education (CIE) & Academy • eLearning Unit removed • Learning Technologist title renamed to Educational Developer • High turnover of staff • New director proposes TPACK model to map out job role and responsibilities
- 6. Centre for Innovation in Education mcgrae1@liverpool.ac.uk @bmcgrae Sound and Vision • Punya Mishra and Matthew J. Koehler’s 2006 TPACK framework. • Aimed at teachers who face the dilemma in implementing educational technology in their classrooms • 3 types of knowledge: 1. Content – what is being taught 2. Pedagogy – how teacher imparts content 3. Technology – specific technology tools • 3 blended knowledge: 1. TPK – interactions between TEL tools and pedagogy 2. TCK – relationships between technology and learning outcomes 3. PCK - relationships between pedagogy and learning outcomes
- 7. Centre for Innovation in Education mcgrae1@liverpool.ac.uk @bmcgrae We can be us, just for one day Educational Developer Centre for Innovation in Education Role InstitutionTeam • Guides and workshops • Helpdesk and f2f support • Blackboard support • Turnitin • Online polling • Office 365 and Teams • PebblePad • Periodic review • Promote and support education strategy - C2021 • Support staff in curriculum design • Produce guides and case studies • Create and promote networks • Learning & Teaching conference • Run workshops (TEL and pedagogy) • Education strategy • EMA • Teams and Office 365 • VLE review project • Student Enhancement & Engagement
- 8. Centre for Innovation in Education mcgrae1@liverpool.ac.uk @bmcgrae The return of the thin white duke • 3 types of knowledge: 1. Content – struggled 2. Pedagogy – learning theory 3. Technology – technical skill • Aim – identify gaps and acknowledge skills
- 9. Centre for Innovation in Education mcgrae1@liverpool.ac.uk @bmcgrae •Go to pollev.com/ benmcgrae373
- 10. Centre for Innovation in Education mcgrae1@liverpool.ac.uk @bmcgrae I’m a blackstar • Do we need the title of Learning Technologist? – is it restrictive? • Is it still relevant? – impact of education strategies • Impact of TPACK –away from being technology expert and more blended • Educational developer role – highlight strengths in other areas
- 11. Centre for Innovation in Education mcgrae1@liverpool.ac.uk @bmcgrae References • https://educationaltechnology.net/technological-pedagogical-content-knowledge-tpack-framework • Deepwell, M. 2018. Keynote: Maren Deepwell – Beyond advocacy: Who shapes the future of Learning Technology?. [Online]. Available from: https://altc.alt.ac.uk/2018/sessions/keynote-maren-deepwell/#gref • Koehler, M. 2012. TPACK Explained. [Online]. Available from: https://matt-koehler.com/tpack2/tpack-explained/ • Thomson, S. 2019. Do we still need Learning Technologists?. [Online]. Available from: https://blog.digis.im/ed-tech/do-we-still- need-learning-technologists/ • Vasant, S. 2014. What is a Learning Technologist?. [Online]. Available from: https://blog.jobs.ac.uk/education/teaching- learning/what-is-a-learning-technologist/
Editor's Notes
- #3: David Bowie – define music in a genre
- #4: Before and when I arrived at UoL Learning Technologist – role and responsibilities eLearning Unit – training and guidance with technical focus Institution policies – technical projects part of
- #5: Changes that happened to cause re-structure
- #6: Changes that happened to myself and team
- #7: TPACK overview – introduce concept and break down the areas https://educationaltechnology.net/technological-pedagogical-content-knowledge-tpack-framework
- #8: Outcomes and changes that happened – shift on pedagogy rather than technical
- #9: My own experience of the TPACK and how I found then mapping exercise
- #10: Design and run a workshop on formative assessment but around the use of online polling Assisting an academic team in designing a new programme and running a curriculum design workshop Running a TEL module for the PGCert course in your institution
- #11: The title of Learning Technologist – is it restrictive How relevant is the role to changing strategies and other factors above TPACK – break out of technical area, show worth elsewhere in other areas