Open Educational Resources (OERs) and Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) in Vocational and Professional Education and Training (VPET)

Dave Towey, Yuk Kwan Ng Ricky, Tianchong Wang

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Abstract

This paper examines teachers' views on Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) and Open Educational Resources (OERs) in Vocational and Professional Educational and Training (VPET) in Hong Kong. A number of the Quality Enhancement Supporting Scheme Projects sponsored by the Education Bureau of Hong Kong SAR Government indicate increasing effort to develop OERs for VPET. Several studies have shown that although VPET emphasizes hand-on practical skills under an instructor's supervision, online OERs are increasingly being considered as effective independent learning materials to facilitate learning and teaching. To further examine the needs, a study was conducted in the leading VPET institution in Hong Kong. Questionnaire surveys were distributed to teachers for feedback from TEL and OER seminars and training workshops. Findings indicate that although TEL and OERs for VPET are in great demand, the funding, institutional support, and technical ability to develop TEL and OERs remain concerns.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 2016 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages284-288
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781509055982
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10 Feb 2017
Event2016 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2016 - Bangkok, Thailand
Duration: 7 Dec 20169 Dec 2016

Publication series

NameProceedings of 2016 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2016

Conference

Conference2016 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2016
Country/TerritoryThailand
CityBangkok
Period7/12/169/12/16

Keywords

  • Open Educational Resources (OERs)
  • Professional Development
  • Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL)
  • Vocational and Professional Education and Training (VPET)

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Education
  • Engineering (miscellaneous)
  • Communication

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