Archive for November, 2006
Tuesday, November 28th, 2006
Seminar 3 – Planning for Online Personal Learning
By Robin Ball (BECTA)
SUMMARY: A strategic overview of how BECTA believes virtual learning environments should be introduced into schools. Particular focus on cultural changes within schools.
E-STRATEGY:
23,000 schools in England – one size won’t fit all
Initial provision – Online access to learning by 2007-8
LEARNING ...
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Friday, November 24th, 2006
Seminar 2 – Collaboration in an Online Environment
By Kevin Thompson (UltraLab / UltraVersity)
SUMMARY: A brief description of the UltraVersity project and a discussion of new collaborative technologies, focussing mainly on websites with a strong collaborative theme.
PROBLEMS:
Conflict between old and new ways of teaching & learning:
• “Solo” examinations vs. collaborative working
• Taught vs. ...
Posted in Seminars, Strategic, Websites | 1 Comment »
Thursday, November 23rd, 2006
Some notes from the first seminar I attended at the NWETS on Wednesday 15th November 2006
Seminar 1 - Harnessing Technology – A Strategy for Personalised Learning
By Norman Crawford (BECTA)
SUMMARY: A brief discussion of how personalised learning can be achieved through the correct use of technology, particularly by the use of virtual learning environments.
PROBLEMS:
• Only 1 ...
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