Learning in the Cloud Presentation for the lasa European Not for Profit Technology Conference on 28 SEPT 10

1. LEARNING IN THE CLOUD
Josh Hoole
Communities 2.0 & PAVS

4. INTRODUCTION
1. What is e-Learning?
2. How it can be done?
3. What do YOU do?
4. Is it important in training?
5. Design your own session
6. Feedback

5. WHAT IS E-LEARNING?

6. WHAT IS E-LEARNING?
E-learning comprises all forms of electronically supported
learning and teaching.
E-learning is essentially the computer and network-
enabled transfer of skills and knowledge.
Wikipedia Definition

7. HOW’S IT DONE?

8. WHAT DO YOU DO?

9. 3-CORE BENEFITS
1. Increased Access
More trainers can add
more courses online
to more learners
Online access
transcends offline
boundaries (e.g.
physical, political,
economic etc)

10. 3-CORE BENEFITS
2. Convenience &
Flexibility to Learners
Learning sessions
available all day,
everyday
Self paced and
directed by learner

11. 3-CORE BENEFITS
3. Skills Development -
digital literacy
Embeds 21st century
digital technology
skills
Enhanced preparation
for ICT-based work

12. PROS & CONS

13. HOW IMPORTANT IS IT
FOR TRAINING
DELIVERY?

14. CR PRINCIPLES -
LEARNING
Learning, professional development and support
6. Engage in continuous learning to maintain the
necessary skills and level of knowledge to understand
ICT, the VCS in general and any sub-sectors (e.g.
health, environment, etc.) I/we work with.
7. Participate in and share my knowledge with the VCS
ICT community and the organisations I/we work
with.

15. “TECHNOLOGY IS NO LONGER SEEN AS A
‘ S I LV E R B U L L E T ' B U T A S A FA C I L I TAT I N G
FA C T O R T H AT C A N E N H A N C E T E A C H I N G A N D
LEAD TO MORE EFFECTIVE LEARNING”
BECTA (RIP)

16. TRAINING DELIVERY
1. Define your learners 3. Choose the most
appropriate platform
2. Blended learning - link
cloud learning with your 4. Crack on!
current courses

17. OVER
TO
YOU
Adopt/
Adapt/
Design
your own
session

18. Thank you
• Communities 2.0
– Helping community groups, voluntary organisations
and social enterprises in Wales to benefit
from technology
• Josh Hoole
– PAVS Circuit Rider Centre of Excellence
• T: 01437 769422
• E: josh.hoole@pavs.org.uk