The Knowledge Media Institute

The future of learning = Knowledge + Media

Peter Scott

‘Open Learning’ Innovation

The Knowledge Media Institute

The future of learning = Knowledge + Media

Peter Scott

‘Open Learning’ Innovation

“The current teaching/learning paradigm is one where the faculty are expected to work very hard (preparing for class and lecturing) while the student sits back and listens. I want to reverse that dynamic”

Professor Jack Wilson Rensselaer Polytechnic

The Open Learning Business

Levering economies of scale (2.5M+)Huge central production facility, administration, warehousing, distribution, quality control, broadcasting, tutors, …13 regional centres; >300 study UK centres; >4,000 exam venues (in >90 countries)Very cost effective (~50% of UK ave. Grad. Cost)>80% of students in full time employmentStudents typically “time poor”

What is different about the What is different about the Virtual University?Virtual University?

Different Economics

Different Partnerships

Different Pedagogy

Different Students

Demands of Open LearningLearner centric pedagogy

Expensive student support

Excellent learning materials

Driven by “logistics”

Driven by “timetable”

Excellent People

Cheap Student Support

Teacher centric pedagogy

Demands of Classroom Learning

New Pedagogical Approaches

Such as problem based learning etc …

Ubiquity

Mobile learning; informal learning…

Collaborative learning

Long track record but timely …

Presence

Location, location, location …

Semantic Web

Ontologies, Agency …

KEY Open Learning Innovations

Network of ExcellenceProlearn

Interactive MediaIn the first 1.5 years

WP-2

End 2004 : Strengthen excellence in UbiqComp

Mid 2005 : Strengthen excellence in shared / working presence

Mid 2004 : Strengthen excellence in iMedia Telepresence

ProlearnTV will host a library of short video and slide presentations on key topics for professional learners.

Presentations will be sourced from Prolearn partners around Europe.

Mid 2004 : Integrated European excellence in Professional Learning Telepresence

Want to know how your PDA or phone can help you?

The Prolearn Mobile showcase provides a portal to killer mobile learning and ubiquitous computing applications from within the consortium and beyond.

End 2004 : “Showcase” of Ubiquitous Computing for Professional Learners

Want to ask a critical question?

The Prolearn Cooperative Learning Forum provides our partners with a live and interactive space for sharing professional learning knowledge.

Mid 2005 : Integrated facility for iMedia Presence for Professional Learners

http://cnm.open.ac.uk/projects/hexagon/prolearn/

Eg. Hexagon

The Learning Forum will have a range of tools and pathways.

Eg. The Prolearn Hexagon room - which is open NOW.

Hexagon provides simple video presence rooms where learners can capture and share knowledge work.