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Enabling Learner’s VoicesEnabling Learner’s Voices
Enabling Learner’s voicesEnabling Learner’s voices
E.A. DraffanE.A. Draffan
Dr. Gemma TowleDr. Gemma Towle
Enabling Learner’s VoicesEnabling Learner’s Voices
JISC Project BackgroundJISC Project Background
• Funded an e-learning and pedagogy strand
• Already been phase 1 including scoping study, LEX, Learner XP,
• Now phase 2: funded 7 projects looking at learners experiences and journeys: BLUPS, STROLL, PB-LXP, THEMA, Lead, LexDis, E4L
Enabling Learner’s VoicesEnabling Learner’s Voices
• Aims to explore successful 'e-skills' and supporting strategies, including the use of assistive technologies, in a world of complex computer-based interactions introduced by e-learning and on-line social networks.
LexDis Project BackgroundLexDis Project Background
Enabling Learner’s VoicesEnabling Learner’s Voices
E4L Project BackgroundE4L Project Background
• Investigating learners’ experiences of e-learning from adult and community learning, further and higher education
• Sample are proficient e-learners (not indicative of all learners)
• Three key areas: transitional periods, shadow technologies and light bulb moments
Enabling Learner’s VoicesEnabling Learner’s Voices
What is interview plus?What is interview plus?(Helen Beetham, 2006)(Helen Beetham, 2006)
An artefact or activity used to help recall and aid discussion.
For the purposes of these studies they were artefacts created or introduced by students.
Blog written
by learner
Learner’s
personal
hardware
Audiolog
Educational flowchart
Enabling Learner’s VoicesEnabling Learner’s Voices
Interview plus used by LexDisInterview plus used by LexDis
Other technologiesComputers Digital
recorders
Hardware
PDAsNintendo DS Lite
iTouch
Software
Windows vs. Palm
Brain Trainer iTunes
Mobile phones
Hardware
Choices
Software
Windows MobileSymbian
Hardware
Smart phone – voice recorder
Software
Media players
Hardware
Desktop/laptop
Software
Browser technologies/
assistive technologies
Enabling Learner’s VoicesEnabling Learner’s Voices
Interview plus used by E4LInterview plus used by E4LPersonal Education Flowchart (PEF)
Human Resource
Management (Degree)
GCSEsNational
Diploma in Business
Hardware
Desktop
Software
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
HotmailMSN Messenger
NILE
AS Levels
Hardware
Desktop
Software
Microsoft WordHotmail
Hardware
Desktop
Software
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
HotmailMoodle
Hardware
Desktop
Software
Microsoft Word
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Pros of Interview plusPros of Interview plus• Can be built upon with other methods.
• Good conversational point and something for the learner and questioning to focus on.
• Allows time for reflection
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Cons of Interview plusCons of Interview plus• Interviewer needs to have an awareness of the implications of the chosen artefacts.
• Need time to go through what the learner has created or offered.
• Need to be able to decipher writing/diagram if hand-drawn!
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RecordingRecording• LexDis and E4L both used digital recorders – help to collect all audio
• E4L also used a video camera as the footage will be used to create interactive case studies
Enabling Learner’s VoicesEnabling Learner’s Voices
TechniquesTechniques
• Terminology
• 6 Second rule
• Open questions
• Repeating as a questions
Enabling Learner’s VoicesEnabling Learner’s Voices
Human approachHuman approach
• Contact
• Setting
• Extra time
• Relaxed atmosphere
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• Gestures
• Interested
• Privacy
• Thanks
Human approachHuman approach
Enabling Learner’s VoicesEnabling Learner’s Voices
Thank you for listeningThank you for listening
Any questions?Any questions?
EA Draffan: [email protected]
Gemma Towle: [email protected]
