Elaborated by Prof. Solomon Oyelere as course material in the course DSLE delivered in FIng in 2020

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 tools and 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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The followings are examples of TELE

• Physlets - physics applets: http://webphysics.davidson.edu/Applets/DownLoad_Files/intro_download.html

• Virtual field trip: http://www.learnz.org.nz/what-are-learnz-field-trips

• Maths blaster: http://www.mathblaster.com/About.aspx

• Web-based Inquiry Science Environment: https://wise.berkeley.edu/

• Others: MOOCs, Scratch, Alice, RoboMind, Logo, Internet scavenger hunt, Moodle, WebQuest, 

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. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/271551281_Globalisation_of_Next_Generation_Technology_Enhanced_Learning_Environment_TELE_for_STEM_Learning_Contexualizations_in_the_Asia-Pacific_Region

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

https://www.academia.edu/36284471/Technology_Enhanced_Learning_Design_Patterns_and_Pattern_Languages_Technology_Enhanced_Learning_Design_Patterns_and_Pattern_Languages

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. https://doi.org/10.3102/00346543073003277

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.