Conference paper 2016

Using mobile and flexible technologies to enable, engage and enhance learning in Vocational Education and Training (VET)

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Ng, Ricky Yuk Kwan
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Lam, Rechell Yee Shun
Proceedings of 2015 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2015
Conference · pp. 96-101
Abstract

This paper proposes innovative pedagogical practices enabled by technologies to facilitate better learning and teaching experiences for VET students, teachers and workplace mentors. This paper also discusses the possibilities of using mobile and flexible technologies to enable, engage and enhance learning and thus to promote 'Communities of Practice' for Vocational Education and Training (VET). Findings of this study showed that despite the need of innovative pedagogical practices, the effectiveness relies on the instructional design of the trade-specific learning and teaching materials as well as the readiness of students, teachers and workplace mentors. In addition, the willingness to share out of trade-specific contents amongst stakeholders is another noteworthy point to be addressed. © 2015 IEEE.

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communities of practice vocational education and training (VET) mobile and flexible technologies

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Teaching Engineering education Apprentices Students education Commerce Vocational education and training Pedagogical practices Communities of Practice Instructional designs Learning and teachings Flexible technologies Specific learning Willingness to share
Author Affiliations
Centre for Learning and Teaching, Vocational Training Council, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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