Pedagogic Approaches to using Technology for Learning – Literature Review
The proliferation of new technologies and internet tools is fundamentally changing the way we live and work. The lifelong learning sector is no exception with technology having a major impact on teaching and learning. This in turn is affecting the skills needs of the learning delivery workforce.
Last September, together with Jenny Hughes I undertook a literature review on new pedagogical approaches to the use of technologies for teaching and learning. You can access the full (86 pages) document below.
The research was commissioned by LLUK to feed into the review then being undertaken of teaching qualifications in the Lifelong Learning sector in the UK. The review was designed to ensure the qualifications are up to date and will support the development of the skills needed by the modern teacher, tutor or trainer.
However, we recognised that the gap in technology related skills required by teaching and learning professionals cannot be bridged by qualifications alone or by initial training and a programme of opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD) is also needed to enable people to remain up to date.
The literature review is intended to
- identify new and emerging pedagogies;
- determine what constitutes effective use of technology in teaching and learning
- look at new developments in teacher training qualifications to ensure that they are at the cutting edge of learning theory and classroom practice
- make suggestions as to how teachers can continually update their skills.
Pedagogical Appraches for Using Technology Literature Review January 11 FINAL 1
