Wk 03 The role of technology in learning

Aim: To consider the role of technology in learning

Objectives

• to define elements of e-learning
• to consider barriers to change in e-leraning
• to apply visual essay planning to the role of ILT in teaching and learning

Definitions used:

• IT - Information Technology (old-school, doesn't include internet)
  
• ICT - Information and Communication Technology (does include internet and other communication technolologies)
  
• e-learning - A Yorkshire term for learning supported by using computers, the internet and other forms of technology
• ILT - Information Learning Technology, technology specifically designed to support core learning activities

History of ICT

History of none-ICT technologies used in learning and teaching

A comparison of old and new

Barrier to change: skills, technology and resources, management - identified ways in which our barriers could limit the development of e-learning

Visual essay planning - Should ILT be integral to the learning process?