Week 1 and 2: Technology enabled Learning and Future of Learning in Higher Education

Session 1: Technology enabled Learning and Future of Learning in Higher Education

In Summary

• Theories underpinning technology enabled learning

• How technology is changing the way we learn in higher education and the future

We reflect on our own teaching philosophies and for me personally a teacher who has transitioned from high school teaching to University some 10 years ago. I have so often used traditional teaching methodologies in teaching and learning and over the years have changed my beliefs and practice to reflect the changing times and the needs of students at different levels.

In ED401 and ED402 we have been taught to rethink effectiveness of teaching and learning in this 21st Century through innovative methods where we will be able to achieve our Course and School ILOs through their alignments to the Faculty and USP' vision, mission and graduate attributes. We also reflect on problems of classroom teaching, looking at gaps in curriculum, delivery in various modes of teaching, issues of big student numbers, how conducive our classrooms are and the list goes on.

Now with blended and online modes, effective ways of learning and teaching have been introduced in the recent years. There is now a paradigm shift toward the use of digital tools and platform in teaching (Teaching in a digital age). There are also challenges and difficulties that emerge now and again. For such digital tools to be utilized there is a need for proper internet services and also ensuring strong connections.