Good quote from MORI research 2008

This JISC funded research into students perceptions of technology shows a mixed picture.

http://www.jisc.ac.uk/publications/research/2008/greatexpectations.aspx

But this final statement is very interesting, and perhaps a useful tool in thinking about what a learning technologist does

“technology for technology’s sake was not appealing to this group of students. However, the university’s attitude to technology is important, and can create a point of difference and support university reputations. We suggest, therefore, that investment in the thinking behind and beyond the technology, as well as in technology itself, might well pay dividends.”

There are some interesting Web 2 findings in here.

When students set up their own mechanisms for collaborative learning, they are more engaged than when tutors set up the mechanisms for them.

There is some cases of lecturers being invited to facebook groups and being welcomed.

But to sum up students are not leaping as one into the arms of this new technology, and are perhaps waiting for Uni to encourage them.

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