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Hazel Owen
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What is 'real Learning'?
Started this discussion. Last reply by John S. Oliver Jul 27, 2011. 14 Replies 0 Likes
Image via WikipediaIn this keynote presentation from ULearn 2011 Lane…Continue
Tags: education, empowerment, Inquiry, learning, Methods and Theories
Educators and Academic Integrity: Who watches the watchers?
Started Mar 30, 2011 0 Replies 1 Like
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Tags: Plagiarism, Academic dishonesty, Rodd Lucier, Research Ethics, Turnitin
Have your say: Design to engage???
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Tags: transmission model, Health, Cell, biology, audience
Virtual Professional Development: Bringing the Learning to You
Started this discussion. Last reply by Janey Nolan Jan 30, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I hope you enjoyed the Global conference session "Bringing the learning to you: Virtual Professional Development Communities".If you would like to access the Prezi that accompanied the session,…Continue
Tags: Global conference, presentation, Prezi, professional development, VPD
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- What is your profession?
- ICT Enhanced Learning and Teaching Consultant
- What is your interest in ICT Enhanced Learning and Teaching?
Way back in the mists of time I studied in the UK both face-to-face and distance (using good old text books, and experiencing all the loneliness etc.). I then worked for the Open University there, and started to build on the awareness that learning is often social and that conversations are essential; also, support at a time when you are struggling can turn your engagement in a programme of learning right around. It was really formative to me to see how a more tailored approach that recognised how varied my students' backgrounds, experiences and requirements were.
I emigrated to NZ about 12 years ago, worked with exceptionally gifted children (with Rosemary and Rory Cathcart at the George Parkyn Centre), did some time in industry, and then trained as an ESOL tutor before heading over to the Middle East for 6 years (Doha initially and then Dubai). Working with a huge range of learners gave me an an ever growing awareness of the importance of culture, learning preferences, and literacy and numeracy challenges and how they impact learning. Just over 10 years ago I started to work with ICT enhanced learning and teaching, and it was then that I gradually came to realise how social networking, multimedia, ePortfolios etc can empower learners of all ages and backgrounds - recognise and celebrate their experiences and expertise, as well as scaffold their learning journey. As a learner myself - I was studying an MA in Applied Linguistics with the University of Waikato in distance mode - my epiphany was when one night after a long day at work I was just trying to get my head around my final research paper. My tutor at the time had not provided a marking rubric to indicate what he was looking for, nor had he provided models, examples, or guidelines, and I was ready to weep. Luckily, one of my classmates was completing another paper in the early hours of the morning in NZ and I popped into chat. She was amazing!!! She had completed this paper the year before for this tutor, and was able to give me some great guidelines, and let me have a copy of her paper to give me an example of the type of thing that was being looked for. It turned me around. Through this experience I learned a huge amount about designing online and blended programmes (and have developed the ICTELT model, framework and suite of tools) especially around building in scaffolding / using multimedia and trying to disrupt the hierarchy of power but without leaving learners stranded, as well as the importance of communication, a strong community and peer support.
As an aside, it was in the Middle East that I also became really interested in ePortfolios (click here to find out about work with ePortfolios at DMC and Unitec NZ), and designed a fully integrated Computer Research Skills and Projects (CRSP - click here to read a paper) Freshman blended learning programme that scaffolded students in the development of an ePortfolio. After returning to NZ I then worked with Unitec NZ with staff who wanted to develop their own ePortfolio, as well as with students.
At the beginning of 2010 I set up Ethos Consultancy where I am working (and/or planning to work) across sectors (including ITOs). Two projects I am involved in are 1) the Virtual Professional Development project (click here for a video overview, and here for the draft paper) with Eddie Resich where I am working with ten teachers in a community of interest
space and Moodle site). 2) I am also involved in the design and development of the blended ELLINZ (English Language Learning in NZ - click here for a video overview, and here for a student scenario / model) programme for students entering schools but who require language and literacy skills to engage in mainstream classes, and where there may be limited or no ESOL support. As well as these two big projects I've been working with the Australian Flexible Learning Network around ePortfolios (click here for an example), and with other institutions with designing and building distance and blended learning programmes. Exciting times!!
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- http://ictelt.blogspot.com/
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What do you think is the teacher's worst enemy? A convenient untruth
Posted on May 29, 2012 at 17:33 1 Comment 1 Like
Learning styles have been under the spotlight for the last few years (see for example,…
Inequality in society the biggest obstacle to education reform?
Posted on May 27, 2012 at 19:07 0 Comments 0 Likes
Through a rather circuitous route of recommendations (podcast) and links, I located the post below. The points that Susan Ohanian (Jan 3rd 2012) highlights were pretty much I was hoping to also mention, so I have posted her comments (…
Continue Celebrate Gifted Awareness Week! (18 - 24 June 2012)
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Culturally responsive design: Pacific peoples
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 18:59 0 Comments 0 Likes
I would like to thank Diana Ayling who put together these suggestions and links to resources (the original from which the below has been adapted can be accessed …
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Thanks for welcoming me into the community. I am looking forward to learning from everyone and sharing my own experiences.
Thank you for the Welcome and the newsletter mention.
Like Joyce, I look forward to being part of the community.
Thanks for the welcome, Hazel! I look forward to being part of the Ethos community and learning from you all :-)
I believe I will take you up on the offer concerning writing about my experience in my field of Instructional Technology and Sustainable Education.
My masters program is helping me to prepare for said changes as a software/curriculum designer/programmer or an educator. The program's emphasis covers the full range of educational application of computer technology, including computer-assisted instruction, electronic grade books, teacher utilities, networked learning environments, electronic scholar, lesson authoring, etc.
Moreover, my specific focus is on sustainable education, distance learning, and equality of/in accessibility.
I am excited to discovery Ethos Consultancy and hope to one day visit- if not join in the same mission.
Hi Hazel, I'm more than willing to help where I can. Don't forget there are course that can be downloaded from the Moodle site which, I'm certain, people would be only too happy for you to use. I can create activities and stuff if you let me know what you would like. It is also possible for people to login to the PI's Independent Learning Sites course using the Guest button. They would then be able to see what's available there and use the links. Otherwise, I could try to backup that course and upload it to your Moodle if I have permission.
As I said, let me know how I can help and I will try to do so.
Phil
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