Sean Myers

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iBEL The International Baccalaureate e-Learning
Laboratory

• Sean Myers
• Eva Okunbar
• Michaela Kingham
• Dartford Grammar School

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Question
What role can learning design systems play in
fostering independent learning in students on the
International Baccalaureate programme?
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We were ALL Learners
Eva Okunbar Student
Michaela Kingham Assistant Headteacher
Jamie Bridges English Teacher
Sean Myers Student
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Partners
University of Greenwich
Dartford Grammar School
Training for Staff in Use of Moodle
Design of Units
Use of Units
Evaluation
Teachers Learning
Students Learning
Develop and Re-use
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Faculty Learners
Modern Foreign Language
English
Maths
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The iBEL Site

• Design?
• Resources?
• Activities?
• Both Resources and Activities?
• Structure?

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Teacher as Learner
I am enjoying the trial and error system and
actually learning new methods for myself.
The students seem to enjoy participating in this
work-in-progress course area where they could
actually influence the direction of lessons.
I had to think differently in the sense that I
was designing for students to work by themselves
and for themselves.
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Student as Learner
Modern Foreign LanguageI like to get different
interpretations from other students, which helps
to improve my understanding
I was ... able to view others' opinions. In
this way, I was able to reflect upon what I
had learnt, and look at different aspects.
I am able to work more individually and try to
work things out by myself. It is a new and
interesting way to learn
Technology could soon become the new school,
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Learning SchoolKey Messages from Learners
Design of the course area was important.
E-learning must form an integral part of study
and must not be an add-on or extra.
Students were positive about the fact that the
course areas allowed them to collaborate with
others during periods of independent study.
A blended approach was crucial for motivation.
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I think that technology has opened up the
boundaries of our learning, giving us the means
and encouraging us to share our ideas as a whole,
no matter how loud our voice in class may be. We
can create a network of resources that we can
access either individually or as a group at any
time, and technology has greatly expanded my
ability to research and gather information on any
topic and made my approach, opinion and
understanding in a multitude of areas far more
rounded and informed.
Student Comments
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I think that technology in learning these days is
very important, because of the evidence that
children learn in different ways. By enabling
them to use a wide range of learning methods, you
are maximising the learning potential, thus
creating a better potential education and future
for children and this country
Student Comment