TECHNOLOGY FOR FUTURE LEARNING ECOSYSTEM

Introduction

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This is the website that focuses on Technology for Future Learning Ecosystem based on a project funded by the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia on how Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things and Learning Analytics can support learning at Higher Learning Institutions. The project is funded through a research grant entitled "Enhancing Education for Human Capital Development through Establishing Future Learning Ecosystem" comprising of three subprojects:

This research focuses on three key technologies (IOT, learning analytics and chatbot) as the pillars of the Future Learning Ecosystem. This technological ecosystem is fundamental for supporting flexible curriculum which allows personalized, organic and self-constructed learning:

  • Internet of Things (IOT) allows the immersive and ubiquitous learning to capture the learning activities;

  • AI empowers analytics modeling of the learning behavior to support instructor to optimize personalized instruction whilst maximize learning effectiveness and satisfaction; and

  • through AI based chatbot as digital tutor to complement student’s choice of teaching instructor.

PLAYBOOK TECHNOLOGY FOR FUTURE LEARNING ECOSYSTEM

We have published a playbook that presents the current learning advancements and future technologies that can support smart personalized learning. It lines up concepts, examples and guidelines for the planning, development and implementation of future learning technology ecosystems. Existing works, services and applications are promoted while highlighting opportunities for improvement. Emphasis is given to assistive learning approaches that celebrate multi-intelligence, talent variations and diversified learner needs that empower humanized smart digital learning experiences beyond the classroom on-demand, anytime and anywhere. These principles are rooted based on the beliefs that a commitment for lifelong learning is a valuable asset for oneself and that technology is an important vehicle to ensure someone successfully travels along the route to wisdom.

Flip the book on the right by clicking the arrow or view and download at https://anyflip.com/hxudq/bpxk/

Technology for Future Learning Ecosystem, (2021), Sharef, N. M., Mansor, E. I., Omar, M. K., Murad, M. A. A., Nasharuddin, N. A., Shabodin, F., Arshad, N. I., Samian, N., Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia. E-ISBN:978-967-2640-10-3

Reviews for Playbook Technology Future Learning Ecosystem
This Playbook is well illustrated and provides comprehensive references to the target readers. It also covers the next generation pedagogy in facilitating personalization, inclusivity and flexibility of learning pathways.I believe the Playbook will be useful in leapfrogging the learning transformation through personalized learning required to address thegravity of the current crisis. We hope that this Playbook will spark discussion amongst educators, departments and institutions about theirfuture learning ecosystem.(Associate Professor Dr. Wan Zuhainis Saad, Director, Academic Excellence Division, Ministry of Higher Education, December 2021)
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George Couros, educator and author of The Innovator's Mindset, says, “Technology will never replace great teachers, but technology in the hands of great teachers is transformational.”I couldn't agree with him more! However, I have always maintained that technology in education and learning is not a panacea. Its effectiveness would be contingent upon its seamless integration into the curriculum and effective implementation. This playbook—a valiant effort by a group of committed educators—is an attempt to provide guidance for the emerging culture of learning in the digital age.This timely Playbook provides an overview of the processes involved in developing, adopting, adapting, and deploying emerging and future technologies within the context of the digital learning ecosystem. It incorporates cutting-edge educational technology advancements such as virtual reality, augmented reality, adaptive and assistive technology, and others, and conceptualises them as a model for a personalised learning ecosystem.I believe the Playbook will provide a framework for educators to develop their digital competence in light of the rapidly changing skill sets and competencies required to succeed in today's fast-paced digital world. This aligns with the national agenda for globally connected online education.(Prof. Dr. Abd Karim Alias, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Winner of many Educator Awards, December 2021)

We emphasize on personalized learning as the approach of learning implementation in the future. This requires a suitable and informative learning analytics dashboard that allows the instructors and the system to be able to:

  • Understand the needs of the learners

  • Understand the preferences of the learners

  • Build, or get a recommended teaching plan/intervention to personalize the teaching

  • Interact with the learner implement the teaching plan/intervention and personalize the teaching

  • Always monitor and adapt to optimize learners’ achievements, engagement and satisfaction

For any inquiries, please contact the leader of the project, nurfadhlina@upm.edu.my