Networked Learning Conference 2004 |
Proceedings / Symposia / Symposium 1 / Papers
As the use of Virtual Learning Environments in support of learning and teaching
extends across an increasing proportion of HE practice, issues arise for learning
technology practitioners related to the move from small to large scale support
for such activity. Addressing these issues should be informed by research and
the exchange of examples of good practice. But are they? And if so how?
Whilst we recognise that the implementation of learning technology takes place
within a national and institutional context guided by policy, the main aim
of this symposium is to focus on the relationships between research, theory
and practice.
The field of learning technology is beginning to mature into a recognised field
of research. Questions begin to arise about the interplay and cross fertilisation
of ideas between those that research the field of learning technology and those
that support the implementation of learning technologies.
This symposium brings together three people who will each present their view
of learning technologists, their role, and the relationships with research
and theory, from the perspective of research, theory and practice.
Participants at the symposium will be asked to debate with speakers and each
other, how we might use theories and research to address the issues learning
technologists face in implementing and supporting learning technologies; how
policies affect what we can do; and how experience could feed back into policy,
research and theory.
Organised by: Susan Armitage
on behalf of the Sandpiper Group
The Role Of Learning Technology Practitioners And Researchers
In Understanding Networked Learning
Grainne Conole
Theory and the Practices of Learning Technology
Chris Jones
Supporting Learning Technology: Relationships
With Research and Theory
Susan Armitage1, Mark Bryson1, Linda Creanor2, Carole Higgison3, Martin Jenkins4,
Neil Ringan5, Barbara Newland6, Deborah Prescott7 and Hennie Yip1
Lancaster University1, Glasgow Caledonian University2, Bradford University3,
Gloucestershire University4, Bolton Institute5, Bournemouth University6,
Liverpool University7