Digital learning for prison students: the state of play
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Paper/Presentation Title | Digital learning for prison students: the state of play |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | Pike, Anne (Author), Farley, Helen (Author) and Hopkins, Susan (Author) |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the Global Corrections Digital Technology Conference: Technology in Corrections: Challenges for the Future |
Number of Pages | 2 |
Year | 2015 |
Place of Publication | Netherlands |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://www.europris.org/technology-in-corrections-challenges-for-the-future/ |
Conference/Event | Global Corrections Digital Technology Conference: Technology in Corrections: Challenges for the Future |
Event Details | Global Corrections Digital Technology Conference: Technology in Corrections: Challenges for the Future Event Date 27 to end of 29 May 2015 Event Location Barcelona, Spain |
Abstract | Education is seen as one of the puzzle pieces in any strategy to improve reintegration and reduce recidivism. However, education providers are increasingly turning to the online provision of course materials and activities. This excludes prisoners from participating in transformative education as the internet is often prohibited. Given this fundamental mismatch between online education and access to internet in prisons, universities are increasingly looking for ways to ensure effective digital delivery of their courses. This paper outlines innovative solutions from two higher education institutions on opposite sides of the world, both with a track record of providing higher education to prisoners. The OU's 'walled garden' and Open Educational Resources with the UK's Virtual Campus and the Australian internet-independent LMS coupled with tablet computers, are just some of the technologies being trialled which could be repackaged for other contexts and countries. |
Keywords | digital learning; higher education; prison students |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390405. Educational technology and computing |
Public Notes | © 2015 European Organisation of Prison and Correctional Services. Abstract only. |
Byline Affiliations | Open University, United Kingdom |
Australian Digital Futures Institute | |
Open Access College | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q2y95/digital-learning-for-prison-students-the-state-of-play
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