CalShell Partnership

Exploring Innovative and Dynamic Approaches to Technology Enhanced Self-Directed Learning

CalShell is an action-research partnership with Shell Learning, (Shell International BV) to investigate innovative and dynamic approaches to technology-enhanced learning. The aim of the partnership is to develop approaches and tools to support self-directed learning in the workplace. In particular, the partnership will explore the role of self-directed learning during transition from education to workplace, focusing on processes and systems that can significantly improve knowledge flow between novices and experts within the organisation.

Calshell Project - Partnership Update (November 2008):

A Caledonian Shell Partnership event, ‘Leading Learning Innovation’ took place at the Caledonian Academy, Glasgow Caledonian University on November 13^th 2008. The aim was to showcase new ideas arising from our industry - academia partnership to a wider community. The event attracted a good mix of colleagues from the public and private sectors with participants from global corporations, SMEs, UK Universities, government and organisations including the Knowledge Transfer Partnership.

The event was kicked-off by Glasgow Caledonian’s Principal and Vice Chancellor, Professor Pamela Gillies, who highlighted the importance of industry- academia partnership in driving innovation across the sectors. Mark Batho, Executive Director of the Scottish Funding Council (the government organisation responsible for all Scottish Universities) followed with an interesting presentation on ‘skills for a successful economy’, stressing the importance of developing individuals who have the skills and motivation to respond to the demands of industry.  Dr Sebastian Graeb-Konneker, Global Deputy Head, Design, Shell international, highlighted the benefits of industry - academia partnerships. Professor Allison Littlejohn (Shell Senior Researcher and Academy Director), Dr Anoush Margaryan (Shell Research Fellow and Lecturer in Learning Technology) and Dr Colin Milligan  (Shell Research Fellow and Academy Research Fellow) outlined ideas and results generated through the core research project www.slideshare.net/caledonianacademy/cal-shell-partnership-event-131108-presentation?type=powerpoint. The presentations were followed by a lively discussion on implications for the corporate and education sectors led by the speakers along with Caledonian Pro Vice Chancellor for Research, Professor Mike Smith. Information on the event is at caledonianacademy.blogspot.com; view Photos of this event (swf format). You can also view a video of the event and individual video presentations to give more choice.

Professor Allison Littlejohn on behalf of the CalShell team
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