Henrik Hansson Department of Computer and Systems Sciences Stockholm University Sweden elearning Baltics Rostock 1 2 July 2010
Infrastructure and users Public and private providers/users Issues and approaches Discussion
99% of the population: 16 30 year old 91% of the population: 16 75 year old 89% Internet access at home World leader? Reference: Svenskarnas användning av telefoni och Internet Individundersökning 2009.PTS ER 2009:28
97% of the population Reference: Svenskarnas användning av telefoni och Internet Individundersökning 2009.PTS ER 2009:28
Uppsala University Lund University University of Gothenburg Stockholm University Karolinska Institutet Umeå University Royal Institute of Technology Linköping University Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Luleå University of Technology Karlstad University Örebro University Mid Sweden University Linnaeus University
49 7 2 11 Reference: Report 2009:23 R Swedish Universities & University Colleges Short Version of Annual Report 2009 18 3 8
Swedish Learning Association Members: Companies and public sector ABB AB Astra Zeneca AB Atlas Copco Alfa Laval B&B Tools AB Bauhaus Billerud Bilprovningen Ericsson Folksam Försäkringskassan Getinge IKEA AB Kinnarps Kockums AB K Rauta Kriminalvården Länsförsäkringar Malmö högskola avdelningen för innovation och utveckling Migrationsverket Oxford Aviation Academy AB Prevent SAAB AB Scania AB SEB Trygg Liv SOS Alarm Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB Statistiska centralbyrån Statoil Svenska Statoil AB Swedbank Swedwood TeliaSonera TetraPak Tullverket Volvo IT Vägverket Reference: http://www.swedishlearningassociation.se
Motivation & complexity Volume & sustainability Multi language environments & professionalism Autenticity & identity
Motivation & complexity Hypervideo & didactic dialogues Volume & sustainability Mega course design: Project management course 1/1000 Math.se Technology enhanched supervision: PhD, Master, Bachelor thesis Sci Pro: learning, teaching and validation of the scientific process and outcomes Multi language environments & professionalism Medics on the move Autenticity & identity Voice fingerprints Text fingerprints Behavioural monitoring
http://people.dsv.su.se/~jcoll/de mo/index_lighttpd.html Demo Hypervideo
Sci Pro Technology enhanced learning, teaching and validation of the scientific process and outcomes
The negative economics of scale. The slow and low completion rates of scientifically based theses at bachelor, master and PhD levels. Knowledge creation, creativity and innovative thinking. Scientific methodological skills and critical analysis. Sharing, reuse and repurposing of resources.
A large variety of: Approaches Methods Theories Guidelines
Problem, idea, plan Backround & methods Data collection Data analysis Report writing Defence/publication
Instructions to student Write 1 ½ 3 pages research plan. Structure the plan according to the following headings: Title Background Aim and research questions Methods and material Expected results Significance Time and activity plan References Checklist for your research plan: 1. Provide a preliminary title. This is the most abstracted way of presenting the study. What is it about? Maybe add a subtitle either explaining a catchy title more scientifically or specify the methods used? 1. Describe the context of the study. The background information needed to motivate the study. Use previous research and your own analysis. 2. What is the problem? Have you captured the actual problem? 3. Provide 3 7 preliminary core concepts. 4. What is the overall aim of the study? 5. What issues will the study not include (i.e. limitations)? 6. Which specific research questions will you study? 7. a) What method(s) and theories will be used? b) why? 8. a) What kind of data will be collected? b) Why? 9. a) How is the sample selected? b) why? 10. What size is the sample? 11. Provide a time and activity plan. What will be completed and when?... Self evaluation Peer review Supervisor
Android and Iphone apps
1. Basic, only phone calls and SMS ( Dumb ): Simple Mobiles 2. Simple, music phones, camera phones : Media Mobiles 3. Smartphones, PDA in a phone : Internet, email, GPS: Smart Mobiles Hansson, H. Nykvist, B.Tollmar, K. (2010) Designs for learning conference, Aula Magna, 17 March 2010
Learning Applications: Simple Mobiles Reach all mobile phones, cheap and easy to operate Group SMS for information to students and parents, like updates and reminders. Question and answer systems As a back channel when watching educational TVprograms for polls and questions. SMS to Twitter for blogging or real time communication 17/03/10 H. Hansson, B. Nykvist, K.Tollmar 2010
Learning Applications: Media Mobiles Media clips, video and voice Document field trips using camera and voice recording Quizzes 17/03/10 H. Hansson, B. Nykvist, K.Tollmar 2010
Learning Applications: Smart Mobiles Tresure Hunt Location based services to inspire the students to seek information outside the classroom. 17/03/10 H. Hansson, B. Nykvist, K.Tollmar 2010
http://www.medicsmove.eu/default.html
Questions?
Henrik.Hansson@dsv.su.se Department of Computer and Systems Sciences, Stockholm University, Sweden