Enhancing professional learning and performance

Paul Lefrere
Open University of the UK
UK


This paper will give examples of innovatory ways in which technology-enhanced learning is being used in the UK and elsewhere in Europe to support people in becoming more self-directed and more capable learners, whether formally (as undergraduates, as postgraduates or on training courses), or informally (learning at work) or as life-long learners (including non-formal learning). Technology-enhanced learning can help them to internalize new knowledge (e.g. a particular approach to problem solving), and become polished performers, comfortable and capable in using that knowledge at speed, with no errors.

In conclusion, the combination of technology-enhanced, self-directed and more capable learning means that people are better able to succeed in the high-performance workplace.