Delivering Lifelong Learning

Delivering Lifelong Learning Enhancing take awaying through using technology Thinking back to when I delivered in reckon foc partd genteelness sessions I found that technology was a huge aid to the learning for the students. I would fall them web quests and get them research topics around the subject of day, iodine in particular that I remember was asking them to look at the human right act I asked them to work in pairs and put together some surviveledge about what the act was and why it was so important and how it linked into working in Health and tender care.I gave them a set add together of time to do this then asked that they nominated a person to feedback to the group about what they had learnt. Looking back now I see that by promote learners to use this technology this was wearing the differentiation off the group it supported all the learners to gain knowledge and understanding even the mavens who were not as convinced(p) in speaking up as another(prenominal)s.I guess the other main way I support learners to use technology is to encourage them to use the online etrack station to check in that respect progress once I get a learner engaged with this I find that they look forward to checking their progress later on each visit its a good tool for motivation. And another way would be by getting the learners to doorway and use the BKSB to support there learning with the maths and English its an excellent online tool that will guide them to up skill in the specific domains privationed.It can however, as mentioned forward highlight too many areas for development and perhaps scare the learner completely so this aid has negatives and positives. Technology can also support learners when penning written assignments they can use Microsoft word and send work over on email for electronic submission or send it to etrack a control site to make additional progress in in the midst of assessments with their assessor. Learners can also use internet f or research to support their learning. I also use offline exams that once uploaded can give instant results, this is good as the learner knows.I flummox put together a case study of some of the divers(a) technology that can be used to support learners and have looked at what the positives and negatives of them are. Technology available Positives Negatives Blogs, chat rooms and online discussion Will help learners to conk with each other. Not all learners have forums Accessible and inclusive. Can aid learning from peers. internet. Connection Is flexible the learner can log on in there own time. problems IT issues, would not support learners with low literacy levels. Cameras and mobile phones. Aids communication. Often an instant response. Take Not always cost effective pictures of separate to all learners may create barriers for some.Bad signals. Unable to read a learners body language and vice versa ready reckoner facilities to enable word Can sa ve work /use spell checker/ word count can go backNot all learners have extremitying assignments and saving and amend if dealed. access to a home documents. computer/Can not be used during power cuts? Viruses could cause work to be lost. Digital media for visual/audio written textGood to play back work/ film to aid recall Again learners may not have and playback access to this equipment. Electronic portfolios/etrack Accessible/ sustainable i. e. no need for paper. Again can create barriers Can access supporting materials. as not all will have access at home.Internet connection problems. Email Electronic submission of work/communication/feedback See above and also not Can help evidence work set and completed always an contiguous response.IT issues may prevent you from receiving. Internet access Accessible and inclusive/ Can access resources Can lead to plagiarism unsettled phones Aids communication/ Take pictures of evidence/ Internet Not cost effective to all access/Apps learners/ may create barriers for some.Poor signal. Not always an immediate response. Online/offline and on demand tests sustainable i. e. no need for paper instant results e. g. May highlight lots of work diagnostics exams required/ may not be a pass could de motivate Online discussion forums Can be flexible to the learner/ can aid learning from Again learners may not have peers access to this equipment. Poor internet connection. Presentation software Visual aid for learners/ can be emailed and used as a Does not support all reference learning styles Scanners Can upload documents evidence immediately Again learners may not have access to this equipment. Web cameras and video conferencing If you cannot be in the same place as your learner and See above need to observe them VLE Can access supporting materials See above specialist equipment such(prenominal) as readers Can aid learners with visual impairment or l imited See above tape rec recounts, Talking verbal communication calculators/Computer terminals with speech output DVR Can be played back uploaded for evidence Some people dont feel comfortable being recorded. Expectations of the borderline core in relation to delivering lifelong learning Firstly I would care to explain the importance of good communication it is imperative to ensure that information is apt(p) and received. It is the key to motivation, managing behaviour and promoting good working relationships. It includes verbal non verbal and written and can include various technology email/webinar and forums. I must(prenominal) ensure that I have excellent communication techniques to be able to maintain learners attention and to show professionalism when giving feedback. I need to be aware of my tone and facial expressions knowing when to change my tone to say show sympathy and understanding r to take control of a disruptive group.I need to ensure that if I use jargon that the learner is supported in understanding what that is? ETRACK what is etrack a demonstration needs to be given so that the learner understands. Speaking/ Listening/Reading/Writing are the four skills I must demonstrate when supporting learners in Literacy, language and ICT I have looked at Tuckmans theory of group work in relation to how people in groups communicate. He came up with a development feigning that shows the stages of development of how groups will communicate. Forming In the first stages of aggroup building, the forming of the team takes place. The individuals behavior is driven by a desire to be accepted by the others, and nullify controversy or conflict.Serious issues and feelings are avoided, and people focus on being busy with routines, such as team organization, who does what, when to meet, etc. individuals are also collection information and impressions about each other, and about the scope of the task and how to approach it. This is a comfortab le stage to be in, but the avoidance of conflict and threat means that not much actually gets done. Storming E rattling group will next enter the storming stage in which different ideas compete for consideration. The team addresses issues such as what problems they are really supposed to solve, how they will function independently and together and what leadership model they will accept.Team members open up to each other and confront each others ideas and perspectives. In some cases storming can be resolved quickly. In others, the team never leaves this stage. The maturity of some team members usually determines whether the team will ever move out of this stage. Some team members will focus on minutiae to evade real issues. Norming The team manages to have one tendency and come to a mutual plan for the team at this stage. Some may have to give up their own ideas and agree with others in order to make the team function. In this stage, all team members take the responsibility and have the ambition to work for the success of the teams goals. Performing It is possible for some teams to bear upon the performing stage.These high-performing teams are able to function as a unit as they find ways to get the job done smoothly and in effect without inappropriate conflict or the need for external supervision. By this time, they are motivated and knowledgeable. The team members are now competent, autonomous and able to handle the decision-making process without supervision. Dissent is expected and allowed as long as it is channeled through means acceptable to the team. 1. The Five Stages of Project Team Development, Gina Abudi Retrieved May 18th 2010 Its not very often I deliver to groups but this research has helped me to look at the importance of it and also the importance of communication not only from myself but between learners.I often teach learners individually however they tends to be a group within one setting and they will often work together to learn and gain knowledge for the award. So its important that I have an understanding the theory and psychological dynamics of group work. Evaluation of own give in delivering inclusive learning and teaching I feel that I do adapt my teaching to try to suit each individual need. I have some learners for example who need much more support with their functional skills than others and in these cases I have arranged extra visits with and given one to one support. I do feel that since delivering Functional skills my practice has improved.At the start I found it difficult to know where to start with supporting learners and with experience I have gained confidence and knowledge of the support materials available. I have also recently obtained some really helpful handouts to support learners with understanding the requirements of literacy. They are like flash cards and are very easy to understand. Looking back I can think of learners that this resource will have been very helpful. And I wish now that I had sourced them sooner. I am also not entirely confident in speaking in group situations and I know that the only way to prepare for this is to be fully prepared and to ensure that I have researched a subject fully.I have passed my functional skill level 2 in literacy and Math but would like to go on to complete the level 3 as I feel this will grow my knowledge and confidence and thus can only benefit my learners. I intend to complete a diagnostic on the BKSB to identify what areas I need to improve on. I also need to work on some of my ICT skills in particular spreadsheets as I work in health and social care its not to often I have deliver ICT so I feel I have not focused on this area as much as I should have. I In particular I know I need to work on spreadsheets and I have been working through some workbooks on the BKSB to help with this. I would hate to ever be in a situation where a learner cherished support in this area and I was unable to give it.