‘Disruptive technologies’, ‘pedagogical innovation’

‘Disruptive technologies’, ‘pedagogical innovation’

1. BACKGROUND:‘Disruptive technologies’, ‘pedagogical innovation’: What’s new? Findings from an in-depth study of students’ use and perception of technology

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: The research focused on two main questions: How do learners engage with and experience e-learning (perceptions, use and strategies) and how does e-learning relate to and contribute to the whole learning experience?

3. FINDINGS:The findings indicate that although there was a degree of commonality in terms of hardware/software used, how they were used and the frequency of use, differed.

4. Information seeking and handling:Students used the web extensively to extend their understanding of concepts and supplement course material. Search engines and information sites such as Wikipedia were frequently mentioned. Several reported that searching with Google was their first action when trying to get information for an assignment.

5. COMMUNICATION:Use of communication technologies to support their studies was extensive. Many students reported using mobile phones frequently to phone and text each other, to discuss issues related to their learning, and particularly for assignment queries. They also used MSN Messenger and other instant messaging software

6. ASSIGNMENT PREPARATION:A high proportion of reported ICT-usage was in connection with assessed work. Students used Word.

7. INTEGRATED LEARNING

8. CONCLUSION:The findings suggest a shift in the way in which students are working and suggest a rich and complex interrelationship between individuals and tools.

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