pyjama learning: learner transitions dr. gemma towle
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Pyjama Learning: Learner Transitions
Dr. Gemma Towle
Structure of the presentation
• Learner experience & E4L project background
• Transitions and methodology
• Conclusions
The JISC’s learner experiences of The JISC’s learner experiences of e-learninge-learning
• Already been phase 1 including scoping study, LEX, Learner XP,
• Now phase 2: funded 7 projects looking at learners experiences and journeys: LexDis, STROLL, BLUPs, PB-LXP, THEMA, LEaD…E4L
E4L project background
• To investigate learners' opinions and experiences
• Core themes: transitional periods, use of shadow technologies and light bulb moments
• Adult and Community Learners (ACL), Further Education (FE), Higher Education (HE)
Transitions
Course Course
Year Year
Institution Institution
Transition methodology
Completed a Personal Education Flowchart (PEF)
Product card sorting
Further questioned in semi-structured interviews
Personal Education Flowchart(PEF)
International Baccalaureate
Hardware
Desktop computerLaptop computer
IT whiteboardDVDs
TV
Software
Microsoft Word, Excel, Access &
PowerPointEmail
Cambridge University Language
Project
Hanban Chinese
Learning
Hardware
Desktop computerLaptop computer
CDsInteractive penMusic player
Software
Internet site
Mandarin Chinese
Hardware
Desktop computerLaptop computer
CDs
Software
Internet site
Hardware
Desktop computerLaptop computer
Software
Moodleemail
Mandarin Chinese
(ACL)
Hardware
1) Desktop2) Laptop
3) USB memory stick4) IT whiteboard
5) Portable Hard Drive6) TV
7) Webcam
Software
1) Microsoft Excel2) Hotmail
3) Microsoft media player4) Microsoft Publisher
5) Google Map6) Microsoft Word
7) Open Learn8) Microsoft PowerPoint
9) Skype10) Microsoft messenger
11) YouTube
Product cards
MS Office
Yahoo m
ailDesktop computerPDATe
levi
sion
Conclusions
• Learners experiences are individual but certain themes are evident e.g. increase of tech use, requirements of the institution
• Didn’t find the transitions difficult – proficient e-communicators
• Methods used were success to gather the data required
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