Innovative learning processes and social software for developing creativity and innovation in higher education
Keywords:
Higher education, social software, personal learning environment, collaboration, social networking, self-organisation, iCampAbstract
In this article we describe innovative learning processes for higher education and the concept of a learning environment based on social software and learner’s personal learning environments. Presented work is a result of the iCamp (Innovative, inclusive, interactive & intercultural learning campus) project from the 6. Framework Programme of European Union, where Jožef Stefan Institute was one of the project partners. iCamp’s vision was to support competence development in self-directing intentional learning projects, multicultural collaborating and social networking. With regards to the technological level the competence development was supported by loosely coupled social software-based educational tools. Contrary to monolithic learning management systems learners were able to assemble their personal learning environments that best suited their learning needs. Different learning activities are presented in the article together with social software, e.g. blog, wiki, social bookmarking tools, etc., that supports each activity. Learning environment and pedagogical processes were validated in three field trials in higher education. Validation results in the form of good practise contribute to creativity and innovation in higher education.
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