Learning Technology

Question 0

Tell me more about “the shift from students a consumers to students as creators”

Answer 0

students are increasingly learning by MAKING and CREATING rather than from simply consuming content

more lab or hands-on components, hands-on learning experiences. This “reflects the importance of media creation, design, and entrepreneurship.”

“Through the crowdfunding websites like Kickstarter or Indegogo, student-led projects that might have stalled at the concept or model stage can now be brought to fruition”

student-generated videos can be shared with other students.

Question 1

According to the NMC Horizon Report 2014 HE Edition what are the six key trends that will accelerate the adoption of technology in Higher Education? (via THE)

Answer 1

1. Growing ubiquity of social media
2. Integration of online, hybrid and collaborative learning
3. Rise of data driven learning and assessment
4. Shift from students as consumers to students as creators
5. Agile approaches to change
6. Evolution of online learning

Question 2

According to the Association for Learning Technology, what is learning technology?

Answer 2

Learning technology is the broad range of communication, information and related technologies that can be used to support learning, teaching, and assessment.