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Bridging the gap between technologies promise and use
By Derek Moore
Emerging Technologies
3D Video
Alternative Licensing
Augmented Reality
Cellular Networks
Cloud Computing
Collaborative Environments
Collective Intelligence
Crowd Sourcing
Digital Identity
Digital Preservation
Smart Objects
Social Media
Social Networking
Statistical Machine Translation
Tablet Computing
Tagging
Telepresence
Thin Film Displays
Virtual Worlds
Visual Data Analysis
Wireless Power
Electronic PublishingGame-Based LearningGeolocationGesture-Based ComputingLearning AnalyticsLocation-Based ServicesMobiles & Mobile AppsNew ScholarshipOpen ContentPersonal Learning EnvironmentsSemantic Applications
2 x 4 x 6 Teaching
Post Course Learning
Disrupting Education
Who needs assistance?
Who visits the reserve?
TouristConservationistEnvironmentalistField Officer
What route to they take?
Tarred roadsDirt TracksPathsAsk
Is this a risky experience?
In a hired busOwn transportOn FootContact
What can assist me?
Tour guideMap and guidebookLocal ExpertiseOwn experiences
How can we help?
1. Demonstrate established learning technologies2. Support staff in incorporating ICT’s into their work 3. Enable the exchange of ideas and experience 4. Research learning technology use 5. Contribute to learning technology related journals, books,
conferences etc 6. Develop and participate in learning and teaching networks7. Adapt and customise new and existing content and programmes 8. Look for opportunities to work with others that are involved in
similar practices. 9. Replicate and share new forms of learning and knowledge
production10. Teach and understand the realities of embedding elearning as an
integral part of the teaching and learning process
Who do you hire?• The new specialists
included the roles of educational developer, educational researcher, technical researcher/developer, materials developer, project manager and general learning technologist.
Attributes of new specialistsIs able to • Keep abreast of developments in learning technology• Facilitates access to learning technology expertise and services• Liaise and collaborates with other units in the university having related interests
and objectives• Act as a consultant, mentor or change agent for other staff• advise and assist with introduction of new technology into learning and teaching
programmes• Increase colleagues’ awareness of best practice in learning technology• Enable exchange of ideas and experience in technology-based learning and
teaching• Facilitate and support access to computer-based learning resources• Consult with support staff on appropriate use of learning technology• Identify needs and opportunities for development/deployment of learning
technology
ChallengesPedagogic challenges
Support challenges
Financial challenges
Technical challenges
Support challenges
Other challenges
Benchmarks• Institution policy and governance for technology supported
learning and teaching • Planning for, and quality improvement of the integration of
technologies for L&T • Information technology infrastructure to support L & T • Pedagogical application of information and communication
technology • Professional/staff development for the effective use of technologies
for L&T • Staff support for the use of technologies for L&T • Student training for the effective use of technologies for learning • Student support for the use of technologies for learning
Mind the Gap
• If there is any digital divide then it’s the gap between promise and reality