Using technology for tutor and student learning exchange

Using technology for tutor and student learning exchange STLHE annual conference ‘In. Curriculum’ A UK National Teaching Project 2007 -2010

Introduction • • The justification for the project The purpose of this discussion Overview of the project Core points Tutor and student talking heads Discussion Recommendations based on evidence

Justification & technology Changing practice for different learning Retention of students Student attainment Cost effective education- student centred • Active -Independent learners • Critical thinkers • Contextualised learning

The purpose of this discussion • The notion that the student experience can be enhanced by interactive technology. If negotiated between the tutor and the student • To produce a learning strategy bridging the learning and activity

Overview In. Curriculum ~ National Teaching Fellowship Project ~ 3 years • Participating institutions -10 staff Lead : Norwich University College of the Arts University of Westminster (London) De Montford University (Midlands) 400 students from UG courses

Overview- Aims • Transfer practice from Arts based courses • To modify 3 modules at each institution, deliver & evaluate • Dissemination of inclusive practice in course delivery & assessment TECHNOLOGY - underpinned the approach to changing practice

Student negotiated learning

The negotiation Based upon the art & design ‘crit’ model • • • Student lead discussion groups Focus on learning strategies and behaviours Emphasise diversity of approaches Share good practice - externalise learning Develop reflective practice - deep learning Capture/articulate student voice

Keys points • Online resources used to free up time for tutorials • Students felt disengaged in a virtual environment however if negotiated valued • Tutors needed more time to prepare alternative methods of assessment

Views from other institutions • Reconnect with the student experience • More connection between course design and institutional policy • Students to be given the choice of different assessment methods • Start valuing the student as the producer

Talking Heads- Vimeo • Use of technology for student centred approach to learning. • - MP 3 • -Camtasia • -Flip Cams • -Wikki- web sites • -Prezi – For the holistic view

Conclusions made • Reconfirm learning styles approach on the VLE • Use MP 3 for group discussion – peer observation- formative and summative assessment • Use of Flip Cams/ video for critiques • Virtual marking and MP 3 for reconfirmation and reflection

Discussion • How can resources be made available in several formats? • What links can be made between learning style and assessment task? Criteria: Clarity of thought- Problem solving- Focus on the subject

The tutor and student voice Vimeo site Resources: In. Curriculum vimeo site www. incurriculum. org. uk

Theories • Humanist & Experiential/Process Theories: student centred, learners actions create the learning situation, engaging existing knowledge, learning from each other, non-linear process • Four Worlds International: Volitionattention-goal setting- the actionperseverance-completion