This is an archive of the 2013 version of ocTEL.

introduction

Hello, everyone. I've got up at 4am to do this, so apologies in advance if it is a bit sleepy.

I teach academic skills at the Australian National University in Canberra.

I've had the usual experiences with TEL i.e. I've had to pick it up with minimal training, on the run, being expected to contribute something with a tight deadline. As someone with a strong interest in pedagogy and in people, and having taught in the so-called "third world," I'm often skeptical of the learning benefits of TEL. More often than not, the effort and time in developing the skills [...]