Group C
Discussion ranged around, but not directed towards, any particular
question to start with. We considered Gilly's model and the issue
of cost: the feeling is that cost differentials are at least the same
(as developing old technologies) but probably considerably more.
This isn't a cheap option. Actually costs are probably higher -
because not looking at replacing, looking at augmenting.
Thinking about what was on / in the tin, it seems we're still asking
the same question: what's most appropriate [technology] for what?
Students are time-pressured (not just location-pressured in distance
learning context). Blended learning gives choice, flexibility for
students
Similarly useful for activity they can't do, don't have the resource to
do any other way. eg genetics wetlab; geography virtual field
trips; classics virtual fieldtrips.
Takes us back to an earlier discussion (this morning) and the need to
redefine what the lecturer/lecture is for. Example from comp sci,
programming. Notes are online. Why come to lecture?
Free up programming time. Lectures can offer a rhythm /
milestones effect. Lectures more and more are about motivation,
enthusiasm, what David May in the panel session calls 'performance'.
eLearning used as a backdoor method to offering training to academics
in pedagogy ... back to appropriateness - get the ed.
objectives/learning experience first, then think IF need any technology
Posted by ilrt101v at March 22, 2004 05:29 PM