The Leading Edge
I presented a keynote 'The Way Forward' at the Trusted Open Systems Connectivity Alliance (TOSCA) Tertiary Education Networking Conference & Exhibition at Aston University titled 'The Leading Edge'.
| When | Apr 27, 1995 |
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| Where | Birmimgham |
Preparing and delivering this keynote clarified my ideas about the potential for technology to free learners if we could be sure that the technology wasn't a barrier and that we were ready to offer responsibility and support for negotiation
In this keynote I argued that
- Our vision of the use of the equipment needs radical overhaul
- It's not only about individuals
- It's also about social, cultural, political & commercial organisation
and that:
- programmed learning
- teachers in close control
- passive software
were failed visions.
I continued to claim that technology was good enough:
- The box is both Mac and Windows
- The media is of “human” quality
- Communications channels are becoming fast enough to deliver
- Before we’re ready for it, we will have all the power we need!
and I exemplified these views with cases of:
- Infants in control
- Pupils modelling decisions
- Students learning to use tools
- Debating the future
- The knowledge navigator
ans suggested possible learning scenarios included:
- Work together
- Work where you are
- Learn when you can
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