Train the trainers Varying methodologies

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Train the trainersVarying methodologies

• Felix van Rijn
• Amsterdam Polytecnic/
• Amsterdam Faculty of Education

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Overview

• Introduction
• Learning/teaching methodologies
• Potential roles of ICT in learning training
• Assignment/discussion
• ICT training a double layer
• Learning by practice examples
• Assignment
• Discussion

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Methodologies

• Autodidactic
• Master learner practice
• Classroom training
• Open learning
• Problem solving based learning
• Productive learning
• Collaborative learning
• PLUS

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Methodologies (contd)

• Aspects
• Trainer driven vs learner driven
• Supply vs demand
• Knowledge transfer vs - construction
• Individual vs group
• Hierarchical vs peer-to-peer
• Dimensions of place and time
• PLUS

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Potential roles of ICT

• Supporting
• Course delivery
• Course learners management
• Individual learning
• Group activities
• Communication
• Access to sources/training
• Production
• PLUS

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ICT tools

• Office suites
• E-mail
• Internet (WWW)
• CBT
• Groupware
• Electronic Learning Environments
• PLUS

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WWW LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

• http//www.blackboard.com/
• http//www.discoverware.com/
• http//www.bluewindow.com/
• http//www.hyperwave.com/
• http//www.lotus.nl/products/learningspace.nsf
• http//www.mercatoruser.nl/
• http//www.mentorware.com/
• http//www.hull.ac.uk/merlin/win-pathway.html
• http//ola.us.oracle.com/ola_db/owa/ola.home
• http//ww.centra.com/product/index.html
• http//slc.sybase.com/guide/ngldesc.html
• http//www.wbtsystems.com
• http//www.virtual-u.cs.sfu.ca/vuweb
• http//www.wcb.vcu.edu/wcb/intro/wcbintro.html
• http//www.webct.com/webct/
• http//webfuse.cqu.edu.au/
• http//www.avilar.com/avilar/msubfrm.html
• http//bscw.gmd.de
• http//www.softarc.com/ (FirstClass)

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Assignment

• Choose a case or define one by yourself
• Choose a methodology for this case and the
  appropriate ICT tools
• Identify pros and cons (max 3 each)

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The double layer

• ICT training by/with ICT
• Practice ICT by learning ICT by practice

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Learning by practice

• Pretsoft- Java programming
• Zwart- database development
• Bakker- functional network design
• Euro 2000 - interactive website
• PLUS

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Assignment

• Make your own case
• What ICT tools may (not) be used?
• What methodology prevails?

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Thank you!

• Felix.van.rijn_at_noach.nl