Technology Enhanced Learning (TELE)

1. Technology Enhanced Learning Environment (TELE):

TELE, defined as specialized area that encompasses virtual and physical technology enhanced learning environments (incorporating physical learning spaces, institutional virtual learning environments, personalized learning environments, and mobile and immersive learning environments) … (Sen and Passy, 2013).

TELE - use ICT tools to support and facilitate learning. Technology plays significant role in making learning more effective, efficient, or enjoyable.

TELE:

permit multiple usage of the same learning space for diverse pedagogies

learning support toolsand technological resources

support students to acquire skills and knowledge

support teachers to transfer knowledge and learning contents

engage students in collaborative learning

Characteristics of TELEs

Recommendations for classroom implementation of TELE with a student-centered focus

Adapted from Rogers (2002) and Shapiro, Roskos, and Cartwright (1995) 

Technology and physical environment

Classroom design: Be aware of the intended use of instructional spaces. Do you want to encourage small-group learning, large-group learning, or collaborative learning?

Pod Design: Plan for ample table space and physical arrangements to encourage small-group work and collaborative learning

Technology equipment

Essentiality of Connectivity: Ideally, each student in the class would have access to a technology device (i.e. laptop, ePC, tablet, iPad, etc.), as well as have access to a high-speed WiFi Internet network.

Technical Support: Provide human resources to initiate and maintain technology-enhanced teaching activities

Presentation Equipment: Use of SMART Boards, document cameras, projection equipment to maximize visibility of technology images.

Technology and instructional strategies

Teaching Tools: These include strategies and methods to support teaching and to facilitate learning through technology.

Learning Tools: Technology used in the classroom allows for an external outlet for students’ internalized learning tools (such as self-efficacy, internal motivation and predicted success).

Examples of TELEs: 

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References and further reading:

A. Sen and D. Passy, "Globalisation of Next Generation Technology Enhanced Learning Environments (TELE) for Learning: Contexualisations in the Asia-Pacific region," in Proceedings of 5th International Conference on Technology for Education, IEEE, 2013.

G. Peter and R. Symeon, "Technology-Enhanced Learning- Design Patterns and Pattern Languages," Technology-Enhanced Learning , vol. 2, 2010.

Aleven, V., Stahl, E., Schworm, S., Fischer, F., & Wallace, R. (2003). Help seeking and help design in interactive learning environments. Review of Educational Research, 73(3), 277–320.

Shapiro, W. L., & Roskos, K. (1995). Technology enhanced learning environments. Change, 27(6), 67– 69.

Rogers, P.L. (2002) Designing Instruction for Technology-Enhanced Learning. IGI Global, Chapter 1.