MESHGuides

Visual content + Explanations = Transfer to practice

Analysis of interactions across a range of media using Atlas.ti.

Inductive examination of qualitative data to identify key themes.

Use of codes to explore relationships.

‘This (MOOC) is a complex hive for sure. The connection is very specific. A bee colony has a large community working together in a hive to achieve the same goal. Here, I've already seen many bee behaviours.

• Bees chipping in and helping with suggestions,
• a waggle dance to show others the way to good ideas and learning paths,
• passing resources from mouth to mouth until they become honey,
• encouragement for new bees and newbies,
• a cluster of bees together that generates warmth and security.’

Liz Jones, participant

Summary

According to social constructivism, influenced by Vygotsky's (1978) work, knowledge is constructed in a social context where meaning is made through interactions with each other. The social elements of the hybrid MOOC enabled the practical elements and the discussions about these (the social element) to converge, a point Vygotsky claimed is significant in the course of intellectual development.

Building an international community of practice preparing educators across sectors to use mobile devices effectively.

There are various online forums for Teachers of the Deaf and parents of deaf children, in the UK and other parts of the world.  BATOD manages an email forum.

You are welcome to join the online community here https://khub.net/group/open-door-teachers-of-the-deaf to keep in touch.

Research considering means of communication

Deafness affects children's access to education all over the world.  Multiple conditions result in very small groups of CYP to study and complete statistically meaningful research studies.

We welcome further case studies.  Please send these to exec@batod.org.uk Please also include areas you would like researched.

Whilst the content here is focused on practice in England it is hoped it may be of use generically and help to raise awareness, attracting others to contribute their own research and evidence-based practice.