e-learning 2.0

Things have moved a long way since the WebCT vs Blackboard era of discussions about how to use technology to aid teaching & learning. In this topic, we'll be looking at how IAT can best facilitate the use of modern technology & resources to provide a student-centred learning environment - both in the classroom and outside of it; collaboratively and individually.

What is e-learning 2.0?

Let's start with some enlightening articles about the new methods of "e-learning" so that we can all get up to speed on the current state-of-play.

> How web technologies are shaping education

> e-learning 2.0 (Wikipedia)

> e-learning 2.0 overview (a longer article with background & links)


Useful e-learning Blogs

> George Siemens elearnspace

> Brainpath

> Learning 2.0

Traditional e-learning Technology

Learning Management Systems (LMS) and "Virtual learning environments" (VLE) are still the most popular methods of using online technology for learning purposes. WebCT, Blackboard and Moodle are three such systems. In this section of the topic, we'll discuss where these systems are currently at, the alternatives available and discuss people's experiences with them. Examples of current usage or suggested practice are also welcome.

> Virtual Learning Environments (Wikipedia)

> Eduforge Projects

e-learning 2.0 Tools & Technology

Here we'll look at some of the new tools & methods used in e-learning and discuss how these might be used at IAT.

> A summary of some e-learning 2.0 technology options

Please submit your ideas & examples of these tools and how we can use them...

(1) Blogs

(2) Forums

(3) Podcasts

Example e-learning Usage & Resources

For examples of current practice and existed & suggested online learning resources.

> UK DFES Embedded Learning (suggested by Keith Shaw for VDEC)

e-learning Reference

Categories of e-learning Mindmap