Technology Enhanced Technology Enhanced Learning

Abstract

The application of modern technologies in education does not necessarily lead to positive results. An important factor is how these technologies are used. This paper describes some ideas about using technology to enhance Technology Enhanced Learning itself. Three different but complementing approaches are discussed in the paper: building interactive applications that provide multiple viewpoints on a specifc problem; implementing intuitive tools that utilise the centuries-long learning patterns of humans; and amalgamating education and entertainment into a single activity. Each of these approaches is illustrated by several software applications developed for three different projects – Elica, DALEST and InnoMathEd.

Keywords

• technology enhanced learning
• virtual reality