Current trends in Learning Technology
Matt Jarvis CPsychol, AFBPsS,
Learning Technology & Innovation Manager, Nacro
Current buzzwords
Interactivity
video
bite-size modules
even whole courses
self-marking exam questions
Adaptive learning
Two approaches
Hard adaptive learning
Soft adaptive learning
In hard adaptive learning automated progress decisions are made for the learner.
In soft adaptive learning the learner makes decisions about how to progress.
The course content modifies in response to learner responses
3D imagery & video
Thinking tools
Subject specific tools
Simulation tools
Subject specific tools
Subject search tools
Push microlearning
Based on the idea of reducing cognitive load by 'pushing' small chunks of information out to learners
Random quotes
Random glossary entries
Random hair styles
Forms & analytics
Gamification
Moodle games
Kahoot
Enhance
Everything here is free at the point of delivery
That is not the same as saying there are no costs!
Time
sensitive data
Reliability of tech
Impact on learning
Buy-in
learning curve
BUT I can mitigate the worst of all these
i-Learn hits sector norms and is years ahead of Nacro centres
We have a number of examples of outstanding practice
By implementing interactives, adaptive learning, bots etc. and by making use of the Enhance programme we are moving forward in a very strong position
There are also numerous ways to use technology to make college systems work better
Learning Technology at Totton College
By Matt Jarvis
