Denise
This is a hypothetical venture that combine PLE and learning analytics. It is based on developing a platform for the GP registrar training program, so it is a bit context specific. Hope I have given you all enough background. Venture pitch – AnalyseLearning
Continue reading AnalyseLearning Posted in: Venture Forum Thank you, I enjoyed reading the material and collaborating on cacoo. This led to explore further. We were using terms such as mind maps and concept maps interchangeably, and I started to wonder what the difference was. I really liked the inspiration site that described some of the different visualisation formats and differentiated betwen mind […]
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Hi Denise,
These are great references! It’s always good to learn how to best use communication techniques.
To address your point about the learning styles, I found an article that said the same about visual and auditory learners. There was no link between the preferred learning style and outcomes.
The author also stated that, “The data suggest that giving students the option to choose their favorite format can even be counterproductive because it might lead them to selecting a format that is less effective for learning.”
Until we know more, I guess we should use a variety of communication techniques, try to get our students to develop their different learning styles with listening or visulaisation techniques, and give them ample practice using techniques like diagrams and maps.
Kollöffel, B. (2012). Exploring the relation between visualizer–verbalizer cognitive styles and performance with visual or verbal learning material. Computers & Education, 58, 697–706
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HI Danielle,
Thanks for this article. Is an interesting read.
I agree with you, we often think we use different learning techniques to match diffferent learners learning styles, but equally we are giving them the opportunity to use and be challenged by learning techniques that aren’t their preferred style. Both support learning.
Hi Denise,
While it took me a few years to recognize the value of mapping tools and organization (I had a teacher in university who swore by mind map notes, and I just couldn’t understand how the ‘messy’ layout could be helpful), I’ve recently developed an interest and affinity with them as a way of organizing my thoughts and sharing them with others.
It’s impressive (and encouraging) that creating concept maps could be beneficial for all types of learners. Perhaps just the thought process behind mapping out ideas solidifies understanding and promotes effective research skills?
Turning Technologies produces software and hardware for interactive group polling. The main software is powerpoint based and has results/ report management functionality (TurningPoint) and is used in conjunction with a hardware radio frequency device (ResponseCards). The company has expanded its products to include: software that allows polling from pdf, webpages, spreadsheets; LMS integration of student […]
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Hi Denise,
First I have to ask, how did you upload a photograph of the CEO? I tried many times using different techniques, but in the end gave up . . .
According to Mike Broderick, a key ingredient to success as an entrepreneur is that one really has to be convinced in one’s venture for it to fly. This has brought to mind that the CEO’s vision, leadership and charismatic qualties are vital characteristics when launching a venture, not only to attract funds and support, but also to attract and motivate a strong team to ‘believe’ in the venture and carry it through.
Marie-France
HI Marie-France
re the photo, I just uploaded the original to my pictures and then in the new post (under dashboard) there is an upload insert item (just above the toolbars) and it uploads and inserts it. – Hope that makes sense.
I agree re the really beliveing in it. I guess that is why he commented about no PlanB!
Denise
Hi Denise,
Thank you for the summary…..I have to say that I was sure (until now) that they were a Canadian Company.
I have been using the Turning Point clickers regularly for two years and I have to say that their customer service is fantastic and even the smallest questions/confusions are answered promptly and kindly.
I am always checking out other “clicker” companies (more about that in a minute) and Turning Point is way ahead in clicker size, durability and battery life.
However, I find it interesting that they have not established itself on the Mac OS platform. The most current version version is Mac/Office 2004. They have improved their Turning Point Anywhere which will layer on top of any program (Keynote was excluded in the past) but I still do “get it”. I use a Mac on which I have installed a PC platform to run the full TP version…not ideal but works fine.
I enjoyed reading about TP from a different perspective.
Bridget
The two reports that most captured my interest were the Educause Seven Things and the New Media Consortium 2012 Horizon report. I had discovered both prior to this course and found them valuable for understanding technology trends and challenging my current and future teaching strategies. I would share the Educause Seven Things with other educators, […]
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Hi Denise,
Thanks for taking the time to write a review on the NMC Horizon reports. To be honest, I only actually went back and had a look at them after reading your review and I can see what you mean about them being a lot more comprehensive than the 7 Things reports. They are truly valuable in their specificity, as you pointed out. It is difficult nowadays to find reliable information on the web nowadays that is open-source and produced by experts in the field. Looking to the future these reports also seem to offer a better understanding for administrators and CEOs, and would likely be more helpful in assisting them to plan out their future plans for technology integration. Having said that, I think that the 7 Things and NMC have two distinct niche markets – 7 Things works well to give educators an undertanding of what’s current and good to know about in terms of educational technology that is at work in the classroom today while the NMC gives a good outlook for the future of educational technology and gives those who open their wallets something to think about in planning their annual budgets.
My name is Denise Findlay. Apologies for the late start. While an educator (and a GP) I work with adults in vocational training – namely doctors (registrars) who are training for general practice in Australia. This is quite a different setting to schools, but I have learnt a great deal from everyone in each of […]
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Hi Denise and welcome! Better late than never. Your background is very intriguing and adds yet another dimension to what appears to be a very diverse group. I am with you in awe of those tackling more than one subject. Steady as she goes for me too. Best of luck.
gillian
Hi Denise! Nice to see another familiar face here 🙂 Look forward to working with you again this term!
All the best,
Sheza
Hi Denise,
Nice to meet you! This is also my 5th/6th course of MET. As I work with adult learners in a vocational training setting as well, I am curious of the stories and knowledge you would bring to us this term from the other side of Earth! I am sure I will be learning lots from you!
I do concur that sometimes I feel like not working on two courses, as it becomes rather straining especially towards the end of the term when everything is due at the same time! I completely understand why you have picked to focus on one subject at a time.
Cheers,
Sherman
Hi Denise,
It’s nice to “meet” you. Your hobbies sound really interesting. Have you been to Antartica?
Deborah
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jtpatry 6:22 pm on July 29, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Hey Denise, your video is set to private FYI
Denise 6:35 pm on July 29, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Thanks- youTube and I have been having a bit of a fight over this pitch! I hope it is fixed now.
denise
jtpatry 6:43 pm on July 29, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Good to go now!
jtpatry 3:19 pm on July 30, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Good day Denise,
Thank you for sharing your elevator and venture pitches. With the push for personalized learning environments, it seems to make sense to have one that is catered for the learning environment, and in this particular case the GP learning space. Your use of graphs provides a good visual for what the PLE would look like and how it will be incorporated. One suggestion maybe would be to compare (if there is any data) how similar PLE’s are effective in other marketplaces and how this specific venture PLE can utilize the current market and make it better.
Thanks for sharing
Jon
Denise 5:48 pm on August 1, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
HI Jon,
Thanks for the advice. I think a good international search would be useful as there isn’t anything like it in vocational training or with unis here at pesent. Agree that including other success stories woudl have been good for the pitch, but also to inform the venture.
Thanks
Denise
janetb 10:57 am on July 31, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Hi Denise,
Personalized learning and analytics are certainly trends in the educational technology marketplace and I think you have presented a great idea in combining them. You have identified a market niche in GP training as well as identifying how your product is unique. Something that might add to your pitch is some information on dissatisfaction with the current system. Something that would indicate that your product is highly needed or can solve a problem in the way GP training is currently done.
A really interesting idea – best luck on your venture.
Janet
Denise 6:00 pm on August 1, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
HI Janet,
Thanks. This was really a hypothetical but I found myself wondering if I could in fact roll something like this out, especially integrating actual patient data information.
I thought about pain points and there really isn’t one – we could keep doing what we are doing for a while longer! But as an innovator I think the PLE and analytics would add real education value for the learner and then ultimately our RTPs. So i agree that I need to pitch more to why this prodiuct is needed than I did. Thanks for the feedback.
Denise
gregcamp 4:44 pm on July 31, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Great job Denise. PLEs are definitley growing in value and we are seeing more of them in the educational market. I enjoyed your pitches and venture idea.
Greg
Claire Burgoyne 5:16 pm on July 31, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Hi Denise,
Analyze Learning is well described in your elevator pitch. While you’ve described the features and niche market you don’t identify the gap that Analyze Learning addresses. Who is the competition and what does Analyze Learning offer that is currently unavailable?
Claire
Denise 6:10 pm on August 1, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Hi Claire,
Thanks for the feedback. I did try and indicate there was no competition in Australia at least. If it was missed this then my pitch didn’t highlight it well! I also agree that I may not have clearly articulated the benefits. Sometimes one gets embedded in an idea and doesn’t think about how others are seeing it.What is offers that isn’t anywhere yet in our market
– increased learning and involvement of the registrar througha PLE integrated witht an LMS
– visual analytics for the learner but ones that encompass all of learning and trianing ie the educaiton they do but also the actual patient exposure they have (and where the gaps would be).
Thanks for identifying that I wasn’t as clear as I ahd hoped.
Denise
lisamallen 10:53 am on August 2, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Hi Denise,
It’s clear that this is your area of specialty. Knowing that you’re experienced in this niche market, as an investor, it’s comforting that you’re so well vested here. I would invest for sure. The only weakness with your pitches, as other have already noted, is the comparables: What’s out there already? Who are your competitors?
Well Done,
Lisa
maybacon 11:13 am on August 2, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Hi Denise,
I like the idea of combining PLEs and Visual Analytics, especially in your area of expertise. I am certain that this venture would provide vital statistics and deepen understanding of a variety of elements in the medical arena. I also liked the examples of the interface, which really helped to clarify the venture for me. However, I would need to know a bit more about the existing competition to make a decision about investing in such a venture. It’s great to know, however, that you have the expertise to pull off this venture and have a good idea of your market.
Best of luck!
May
chrisaitken 12:13 am on August 3, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
The combination of learning analytics and PLEs got me very interested in your venture.
The growing interest in PLEs typically presents a problem for educators in measuring and tracking learning for the purposes of assessment and ultimately granting a credential. A venture that is able to adequately address this issue is likely to find success albeit an ambitious one.
Your venture pitch describes a very specific market group of vocational training in Australia – approximately 1100 positions. Initially I thought that an idea like this would have traction also in the general adult education and post secondary area. However, your paper details how AnalyseLearning will pull specific data from an LMS related to this specific training program. At this part, I begin to get confused. I think of a PLE as an open and often chaotic mix of digital learning tools and content existing largely outside of an institutional LMS and at times, outside of a standardized curriculum. For instance, a PLE could be comprised of annotated bookmarks, RSS feed, blog conversation, twitter feeds, etc which could all be very valuable to the overall continued learning of a student. AnalyseLearning appears to be specific to a particular learning program in pulling data from an LMS and presenting it in a tidy visual format.
However, I do believe in your venture plan and you as an expert in your field. given the opportunity I would be interested in investing in this venture with the hopes that the intellectual property could spin off into further ventures in the analytics/PLE combination.
Denise 3:53 am on August 3, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
HI Chris,
Yes I can see how the term PLE woudl cause confusion. As you identified this I wondered if I would have been better to call it a hybrid PLE. The idea being that some of the PLE links are predetermined within the setting that the PLE is integrated into and some are whatever the indivdiual wants. So in the GP training field there would be some organisation decided links, some individual decided links to education material/activities in the site and then totally random individualised linkages (like the classic PLE). If we developed this product well well then any industry could use the portal and link through to what they wanted the learner to focus on as well as what tools the learner wanted.
Not sure I have stille xplained it well?!
Denise
danishaw 7:42 am on August 4, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Denise,
I found your venture analysis to be quite thorough as it outlined the general learning structure for general probationers in Australia. In addition, I believe the concept of AnalyseLearning is well rooted in theory for you draw on both emerging technologies of personal learning environments and visual learning. The use of diagrams aided in the description and the plan of the venture for it enabled the viewer to see the need for such an en devour; well done! To enrich your venture more so, perhaps you could include potential barriers to the program and strengthen your pitch so that it is straightforward and to the point. I found it a tad bit confusing as to what the product was and why I should want to invest in it. Overall, your venture is well researched and seems to serve a real need. Good luck with the next steps!
Danielle
Denise 4:23 am on August 5, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
HI Danielle,
Thanks for the feedback esp that it wasn’t clear what the product was! Missed the pitch here then!
Denise