We are thrilled to announce that the demo paper with the reference:
“Albó, L., Noguera, I., Hernández-Leo, D., Afonso, A., Agostini, D., & Alkhasawneh, S. N. (2024, September). FLeD learning design tool: scaffolding flexible scenarios through the use of flipped learning patterns. In European Conference on Technology Enhanced Learning (pp. 209-215). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland “,
received the Best Demo Paper Award at the 19th European Conference on Technology-Enhanced Learning (ECTEL 2024), held in Krems, Austria. This recognition underscores the innovative contributions of the TIDE research group (Interactive & Distributed Technologies for Education) at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), Barcelona, along with other researchers from partner universities involved in the FLeD project, including the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), the University of Trento, and Aberta University.
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About the Awarded-Winning FLeD Tool:
The FLeD Tool supports university educators in designing flexible and effective flipped learning scenarios. It is designed to guide teachers through:
- Flipped Learning Patterns: Offering structured guidance for creating student-centered learning experiences.
- Scaffolding Mechanisms: Facilitating adaptability to meet diverse student needs, such as technological support, inclusivity, and self-regulation.
- Playful Learning Design: Engaging teachers through an interactive, game-based design process.
Key Features and Impact
The FLeD Tool presents three adaptable flipped learning patterns:
- Constructive Feedback Pattern: Strategies to facilitate meaningful in-class feedback.
- Prior Preparation Pattern: Methods to enhance students’ self-regulation for out-of-class learning.
- Team Regulation Pattern: Techniques to manage and monitor collaborative student work.
During the design process, educators benefit from a user-friendly interface, a comprehensive set of scaffolding options, and a community platform for sharing and discovering learning designs. This setup fosters collaboration and supports the creation of effective, flexible learning environments.
Exploring Innovations in Flipped Learning Design Through Our Award-Winning Publication
The award-winning publication, “FLeD Learning Design Tool: Scaffolding Flexible Scenarios Through the Use of Flipped Learning Patterns,” introduces a cutting-edge approach to supporting university educators in creating adaptable and effective flipped learning scenarios. The paper outlines the design principles and methodologies developed through the collaborative efforts of the TIDE research group at UPF and international partners. It highlights how flipped learning patterns can be structured to address common educational challenges, promoting improved feedback mechanisms, self-regulation, and team collaboration among students.
The paper outlines the design principles and methodologies developed through the collaborative efforts of the TIDE research group at UPF and international partners. It highlights how flipped learning patterns can be structured to address common educational challenges, such as promoting improved feedback mechanisms, self-regulation, and team collaboration among students. The research emphasizes both theoretical foundations and practical applications, tested across five European countries, which underscore the relevance and potential of the proposed strategies. This work represents a significant advancement in flexible learning design and serves as a testament to the transformative impact of international research collaboration, with the recognition at ECTEL 2024 reinforcing the importance of continued exploration and innovation in education technology.
Next Steps :
Following the presentation at ECTEL, the FLeD Tool is set to undergo further refinement based on user feedback collected during the pilot phase, which involved 20 university lecturers from five different countries. Future developments include enhancing the tool’s personalized scaffolding features and expanding the set of learning patterns. All resources will be updated and refined based on the pilot feedback and translated into six languages: English, Catalan, Spanish, Bulgarian, Italian, and Norwegian. Additionally, the platform’s interface will be adapted to these languages to better serve educators and meet their needs in their native languages.
We are excited to continue our journey with the FLeD Tool, driving innovation in flexible and flipped learning design and contributing to the evolution of technology-enhanced education
