moocs -gamechanger or buzzword bingo?

MOOCs – Gamechanger or Buzzword Bingo?Philip Butler, Senior e-Learning Adviser, ULCCEvan Dickerson, JISC RSC London

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Outline of Session

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Introductions What is a MOOC Activity - Gamechanger or Buzzword? What are the key issues?

CNWL Decides ! Prepare and Present your case. Vote - For or againstSumming up and Conclusions

Learning in the 21st CenturyWe are witnessing the transformation of teaching and learning through the use of technology.

MOOCs are here to stay! Predict to bring down costs of higher education.

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The 21st Century LearnerWe need to educate citizens for new types of work

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The Successful Learner…

Values• Autonomy• Authenticity• Connecting & Sharing• Creativity• Individuality• Constant Stimulation

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The Successful Learner…

Priorities• Friends• Fun• Music• Real-time interaction• Self presentation

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The Successful Learner…

Likes• Devices & Phones• Identities• Cool Stuff• Stuff Friends like• New Stuff

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The Successful Learner…

Hates• Complexity• Bad Design• Cost• Things that get in the way of

expression

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Learning in the 21st CenturyThe transformation of our institutions and how we teach is the biggest challenge we face today.

Our task today is to think about where MOOCs fit…

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Thank you

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Philip ButlerSenior e-Learning Adviser

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