Dissertation - Initial Development - Initial Proposal

I propose to produce an investigation whose purpose is to understand the effect new 'Interactive Systems' such as the 'Internet' have on the way our learning environments teach students. To do this I will research firstly into the history of how the Internet was developed throughout the education sectors. Secondly I will investigate the effect this has had on the implementation of the new teaching style VAK (Visual, Auditory and Kinaesthetic) Learning. Thirdly I will look at what effect this has had on how students access information; its aesthetic, distribution and management design. This research along with a look at current conceptual learning network technologies should give me a vision of what the classroom of the future will look like. My main purpose for this project is to find out what key skills the introduction of interactive systems such as the Internet have gained us and what they have lost us.


Interactive Systems

For this I will first read specific essays, books and websites relating to the subject. This will give me a good idea as to how education institutions develop in relation to network technologies such as the Internet. Below are some sources:

Education in Cyberspace
Edited By: Ray Land and Sian Bayne - Library Floor 2 - 371.334 EDUR

Technology immersion: new tools in the hands of well-trained staff transform teaching and learning
Author: Dennis L. Peterson

Emerging Technologies and Distributed Learning
Author: Chris Dede

William J. Mitchell Learning, Education and Creativity Transcript


VAK (Visual, Auditory and Kinaesthetic) Learning

For this I will research in to how the Internet is being used to teach students in the new VAK Learning styles, which the Government is applying to all subjects along with compulsory ICT implementation in each. This will be done by reading specific material such as essays, books and websites: Below are some sources:

Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences
Author: Howard Gardner - Library Floor 2 - 153.93 GAR

Enivisoning Information
Author: Edward R. Tufte - Library Floor 2 - 302.23 TUF

Adapting On-Line Education to Different Learning Styles
Author: Diana J. Muir

Howard Gardner's Multiple Intellegence Theory and VAK Learning

Project Zero: Artful Thinking


Personal Experience

Finally by recalling my memories and attending a present day secondary school, hopefully interviewing one of the staff. I will be able to ask how they use interactive systems in conjunction with VAK Learning styles to teach their pupils. This information in conjunction with my other research will create a conclusion which will forecast the future of the classroom and distinguish the positives and negatives of networking information for teaching. Below are some additional sources:

E-topia
Author: William J. Mitchell - Library Floor 2 - 303.4833 MIT

Quizcom - Interactive Class Learning System

Senteo - Interactive Response System

Actalyst - Interactive Digital Signage