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SESSION 8 : Distance Learning

Streaming: Full group demos breaking into 3 ability groups

Lead developer:

• 3C - DL
• Moodle demonstrations - GH/ECF
• Open courses - DL

Resources

• COP
• 3C
• EDF Moodle courses especially on Powerpoint, Excel if available.
• It's Learning
• List of open courses (COL, OPNZ, Open University, Asia-Pacific)
• JoinNet Home Meeting clients have to be installed on the CLICC 1 PCs. Must be pre-tested. If simple installation, can be part of the training.

Topics

1. Introduction to ICT platforms for distance learning
   • Format: whole group lecture with demonstrations
   • Level - inclusive
   • Duration - 1 hour
   • Objectives
     1. Learn definitions
     2. Become familiar with an asynchronous platform Moodle
     3. Understand how an example of synchronous platform 3C works
     4. Be able to access and study ECF courses
     5. Be aware of sources of open distance learning courses
   • Activities
     1. Introduction to the day by Yvan (5 mins). Explain the day's sessions and highlights. Explain the CoP forums to be used for these sessions.
     2. Lecture by DL (15 mins) : Overview of ICT for distance learning. Definitions. Previews of Moodle, 3C, It's Learning. Preview sources of free open courses.
     3. Lecture by GH (15 mins) : Introduction to Moodle. Features and basic administration. The CoP.
     4. Lecture by ECF teacher: (30 mins) : Demonstration of ECF courses, what they offer and how to access and study them.
2. Learning how to study with Moodle : the ECF courses
   • Format: in ability groups
   • Level - basic but each group will move at different pace
   • Objectives
     1. Be able to log in, access and navigate to ECF courses of interest
     2. Be able to follow the course using the resources and doing activities in the correct order
     3. Be able to locate and access free and open courses from different sources
   • Activities
     1. In groups, a guided tour by facilitators through some ECF courses.(10 min)
     2. Time for participants to choose a course and practice studying (30 min)
     3. Talk and demonstration by facilitators : sources of free and open courses (10 minutes)
     4. Participants find the links in the COP and explore the free courses. Discussions and sharing of observations. (40 mins)
3. Distance tuition and training by VITE
   • Format - full group
   • Duration - 30 mins
   • Objectives
     1. Learn how VITE intends to use ICTs to support teachers in-service training
     2. Anchoring what we have learned : the needs of Vanuatu's education system, teacher professional development
   • Activities
     1. Talk and/or presentation by VITE teacher with Q & A
     2. General discussion with team, ECF and VITE teachers as panel.
4. 3C : an example of a synchronous, interactive tuition platform
   • Format: Full group demonstration dividing into 3 equal groups for hands on experience.
   • Duration : 1 hour consisting 3 x 20 minute sessions
   • Objectives
     1. Learn the features of a modern synchronous learning platform
     2. Be able to interact with a teacher remotely using the features
     3. Understand how such a system might be used in practice (for instance by VITE)
   • Activities
     1. Each group take a turn at hands-on experience with 3C.
        • Participants are shown how to install the JoinNet client (if appropriate - client made available on server)
        • Participants test headsets
        • Facilitator logs in as "teacher"
        • Participants are allocated usernames and shown how to log in and join the meeting (by projecting a "student" laptop)
        • Once everyone is logged in, project the teacher's view.
        • Facilitators guide the participants through a few simple tasks to learn the interactive features. Present a slide. Students annotate.
        • VITE teacher simulates a short teacher in-service briefing (simulated scenario).
        • Discussions and Q & A
   • Whilst the other groups are waiting for their turn, the APTUS mini school server can be demonstrated
   • Participants can also continue looking at OER courses, practice with the tablets etc.

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