e-Learning
The role
of e-learning continues to grow within higher education and these resources
will help those interested in developing their practices in this area.
e-Learning is about facilitating and supporting student learning
through the use of information and communication technologies. Flexible
delivery methods are becoming increasingly important for both staff and
students and can help to make learning opportunities and experiences accessible
for all.
The following resources aim to support those developing technology based
materials and those considering using technologies such as virtual learning
environments to support the delivery of learning materials.
Our resource database currently contains 50 resources in the e-learning section, listed in summary form below. To view the full descriptive record for each resource click the '[View full description/Comments] ' link after the title.
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Full list of 50 resources from the e-learning section listed below.
Engineering Subject Centre Mini-Project Report : Improving student success and retention through greater participation and tackling student-unique tutorial sheets
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This Engineering Subject Centre Mini-Project Report is about a Computer Assisted Assessment (CAA) programme trialled at the University of Hertfordshire. The report discusses how the programme developed, delivered, collected, marked and provided feedback for the weekly-assessed tasks (wats) of individual students and how this influenced student success.
Author(s): Mark Russell, Peter Bullen
URL(s):
• http://www.engsc.ac.uk/downloads/scholarart/wats_tutorialsheetsw…
Engineering Subject Centre Mini-Project Report : portable learning and assessment – towards ubiquitous education
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This report presents the outcomes from a Mini-Project on "Portable Learning and Assessment - Towards Ubiquitous Education", funded by the Engineering Subject Centre. The report includes a case study on the Mini-Project (published as a chapter in Mobile Learning: A Handbook for Educators and Trainers by Kukulska-Hulme, A. and Traxler, J. 2005); a guide for those considering using PDAs; a guide suggesting uses of PDAs with engineering students with disabilities.
Author(s): Jon Trinder, Jane Magill, Scott Roy
URL(s):
• http://www.engsc.ac.uk/downloads/miniproject/pda.pdf
Engineering Subject Centre Teaching Awards : Implementation of optical fibre communications module in a virtual learning environment
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This case study has been developed as part of the Engineering Subject Centre Teaching Awards 2004-2005, from data gathered through a demonstration of the teaching and learning materials available, interviews with the tutor, student questionnaires and focus group.
This case study describes the use of the BlackBoard Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) to deliver course content and assements to students of Electrical and Electronic Engineering or Communication Engineering.
Author(s): Phil Barker, Prof. John Fothergill
URL(s):
• http://www.engsc.ac.uk/downloads/optical.pdf
Awards:
HE Academy Engineering Subject Centre Teaching Awards - Finalist
Possible uses of PDAs for Engineering students with disabilities
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This report briefly discusses potential uses for Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) for engineering students, especially those with a disability. The PDA is a small, portable handheld computer that typically comes equipped with diary and personal organiser tools. A PDA normally has the ability to synchronise and exchange data with a desktop computer and can be customised by installing extra applications, thus enabling the PDA to be utilised in many ways.
Author(s): Jon Tinder
URL(s):
• http://www.engsc.ac.uk/er/dis/pda.asp
The design of a computer-based maths toolbox for engineering students
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This document outlines the design of a computer-based maths toolbox
for engineering students, resulting from Mini-Project funding awarded by the Engineering Subject Centre. The paper discusses guidelines for effectively collating and integrating learning, support, application, communication and diagnostic tools, to produce a "Mathematics Gateway" for engineering students. Consideration is also given to effective ways of integrating the gateway into engineering curricula, and to creating a local (e.g. departmental) identity for access and use of the gateway over the internet by others
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Author(s): Esat Alpay, Spyridon D. Masouros
URL(s):
• http://www.engsc.ac.uk/downloads/maths-gateway.pdf
The use of web-based delivery for first year engineers
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This case study commissioned by the Engineering Subject Centre discusses work in the University of Sheffield, which focuses on overcoming poor study practices, and hence progress, of first year students. The department wanted incentives to encourage regular study patterns and mechanisms to enable effective monitoring of progress by staff to identify and support struggling students. The department also wanted a test case on which to evaluate the potential of VLE technology for enhancing teaching delivery.
Author(s): J. A. Rossiter, D. Rossiter
URL(s):
• http://www.engsc.ac.uk/downloads/awards/web_delivery.pdf
Using electronic voting systems to support student learning in engineering
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Using electronic voting systems to support student learning in engineering was a free seminar from the Engineering Subject Centre's online seminar series that ran on November 12th, 2008. The event explored the theory and successful application of Electronic Voting Systems and Personal Response Systems (EVS/PRS) within education. This web page provides a complete recording of the session, two videocast recordings featuring the views of the presenters and access to an online networking and discussion tool.
Author(s): , Prof. Jim Boyle
URL(s):
• http://www.engsc.ac.uk/nef/events/onlineseries/evsseminar.asp
EASEIT-Eng
Other title: Evaluative and Advisory Support to Encourage Innovative Teaching - Engineering
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The EASEIT-Eng project assisted engineering academics in selecting computer-based learning (CBL) material, for use in their teaching. The project:
a) established a standardised evaluation method for engineering CBL material
b) evaluated a wide range of existing engineering CBL material
c) provided implementation-based, independent case studies
d) developed a freely available web-delivered database of software evaluations.
Author(s): EASEIT-Eng Project team (Corporate Author)
URL(s):
• http://www.easeit-eng.ac.uk/
Learning Environments and Pedagogy (LEAP) case studies
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The Higher Education Academy formed a group to look at learning environments and pedagogy (LEAP). They commissioned 14 case studies from 7 universities to look at how different pedagogies are being employed across different virtual learning environments (VLEs)- namely BlackBoard, WebCT and Lotus Notes. It is hoped that the case studies will help teachers to choose successful teaching strategies when using VLEs and will inform wider research into how VLEs can deliver pedagogically sound learning and teaching.
Author(s): Higher Education Academy (Corporate Author)
URL(s):
• http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/
Summary of learning technologies survey results
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This is a summary of the results of the Engineering Subject Centre's scoping survey, which focussed on the engineering community's engagement with learning technologies. The document covers the respondent's role; electronic learning resources; VLEs; pedagogical aspects of learning technologies; and Engineering Subject Centre resources.
Author(s): Rob Pearce, Jane Pritchard
URL(s):
• http://www.engsc.ac.uk/downloads/scholarart/learning-techologies…
Working in Partnership with Students: The Summer School at Cambridge
Other title: UKCME Case Study
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This is the first of a series of case studies that look at the outcomes of the Supported Change Programme developed with Departments across the Materials community. This case study focuses on the University of Cambridge Summer School, where academics and students work together to develop e-learning resources.
Author(s): Mr Adam Mannis, Mr Ian Taylor
URL(s):
• http://www.materials.ac.uk/pub/case-cambridge.asp
Maths Support for Students
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As Engineering and Science Departments face the problem of inadequate mathematical preparation by students, many are setting in place networks of support-based activities. 'Maths Support for Students', commissioned and published by the LTSN MathsTEAM Project draws together a collection of case studies from across the UK providing examples of how academics are providing maths support for students.
Author(s): LTSN MathsTEAM (Corporate Author)
URL(s):
• http://www.engsc.ac.uk/downloads/mathsteam/student_support.pdf
ACBEE case study : the European challenge
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This Accelerating Change in Built Environment Education (ACBEE) case study, on the CEBE website, describes 'The European Challenge', which is a collaborative international project linking institutions, tutors and students from across Europe with commercial firms. The 'Challenge' is a project based on a contemporary and strategic real estate problem: the re-location of the European Headquarters of a US based corporation. The project utilises a virtual learning environment to manage pan European teams of students.
Author(s): Nick Nunnington
URL(s):
• http://www.cebe.heacademy.ac.uk/learning/acbee/read_abstract?ide…
Advanced teaching technologies : brave new world
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This article discusses multi-user virtual environments (MUVEs) in education. It looks in particular at the work of Ed Dieterle from Harvard University and his involvement with an educational MUVE called the River City Project. The article was written for Campus Technology, February 26, 2007. Campus Technology is a monthly publication focusing on the use of technology across the higher education sector.
Author(s): Joseph C. Panettieri
URL(s):
• http://campustechnology.com/articles/2006/12/advanced-teaching-…
Alert (accessibility in learning environments and related technologies) guidelines
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The ALERT (Accessibility in Learning Environments and Related Technologies) project website contains Guidelines on improving provision for disabled students through use of a VLE (Virtual Learning Environment). The guidelines have been developed over two years as part of the HEFCE funded Strand 2 ALERT project and are based on a series of case studies with staff and disabled students. Themed guidelines include :
Introduction to ALERT guidelines
Holistic use of a VLE
Delivery of learning support materials through a VLE
Asynchronous discussion through a VLE
Synchronous discussion
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Author(s): HEFCE (Corporate Author), Durham University (Corporate Author), Bournemouth University
(Corporate Author)
URL(s):
• http://www.dur.ac.uk/alert/guidelines.htm
Association for Learning Technology Journal
Other title: ALT-J
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ALT-J is an international peer-reviewed journal published three times each year by Routledge. It is devoted to research and good practice in the use of learning technologies within higher education and contains articles, review articles, reviews and short notes. Back issues of ALT-J will be made available in 2008 in a new online repository to be established under the JISC-funded wALTer project.
URL(s):
• http://www.alt.ac.uk/alt_j.html
CALGROUP
Other title: Computer Aided Learning (CAL) Material for Engineering Technology and Science
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CALGroup was one of the first projects funded by the Teaching and Learning Technology Programme to develop course material for undergraduate students. The consortium based at Loughborough University produced a large number of modules covering a topics in a range of Engineering disciplines, including Basic Electricity; Basic Electronics; Control; Data Communications; Design; Fluid Mechanics; Manufacturing Processes & Materials; Manufacturing Management & Robotics; Mathematics Help; Particle Dynamics.
The modules are provided on a CD-ROM, which contains an installation program
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Author(s): Calgroup project team (Corporate Author)
URL(s):
• http://www.lboro.ac.uk/calgroup
Comparison of course management system (CMS) tools for use in virtual learning environments (VLEs)
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This web page from Edutools enables comparisons to be made of the Content Management System (CMS) products most commonly used in further and higher education (for example, Moodle, Blackboard, ANGEL, and other Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs)). Up to ten products can be selected and the resulting comparison can be exported to an Excel spreadsheet or viewed online. There are links from various sections of the product evalution to a discussion forum for users of the different learning platforms. A tool is also available for those wanting to make a final decision about selecting a product.
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Author(s): WCET (Corporate Author)
URL(s):
• http://www.edutools.info/item_list.jsp?pj=4
DIDET
Other title: Digital Libraries for Global Distributed Innovative Design, Education and Teamwork'
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This JISC-funded project proposed the development, implementation and use of a testbed to improve the teaching and learning of students partaking in global team-based design projects and combines the use of digital libraries with virtual design studios.
The project team are the Center for Design Research, Stanford University (US) and the department of Design Manufacture and Engineering Management (DMEM), Strathclyde (UK).
By the end of the project it is expected that the methods and technology will be embedded into the teaching of engineers in the two institutions, who between
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Author(s): Didet Project team (Corporate Author)
URL(s):
• http://dmem1.ds.strath.ac.uk/didet/
E-moderating : the key to teaching and learning online
(Ed./Ver: 2nd)
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E-moderators are teachers and trainers who work with learners online. E-Moderating is a user's guide to working in the virtual environment, including: The why, what and how of e-moderating; Becoming a good e-moderator; The benefits to learners of e-moderating; Training to become an effective e-moderator. It also features a collection of resources for practitioners. This second edition features new material on the latest research and practice in the field, fresh case studies and practitioners resources, and a new chapter on future e-learning scenarios. The book is also accompanied by a website
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Author(s): Gilly Salmon
URL(s):
• http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0415335442/qid%3D113145…
E-xcellence website : E-xcellence benchmarking tool for quality assessment in e-learning
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This is the website of E-xcellence, a web-based instrument focusing on e-learning in higher education. It is the chief output of a two-year project, undertaken under the auspices of EADTU with the involvement of 12 European institutions with an interest in e-learning developments. There are two modes: Quickscan allows the user a short orientation on e-learning topics and Full Assessment is more detailed.
URL(s):
• http://www.eadtu.nl/e-xcellenceQS/
Effective practice in a digital age : a guide to technology-enhanced learning and teaching
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This guide updates the 2004 JISC guide, Effective Practice with e-Learning, and draws on outcomes from the Design for Learning and Technology Enhanced Learning Environments themes of the JISC e-Learning Programme. It is aimed at those in further and higher education, both experienced practitioners and those new to the field. Ten new case studies "offer a choice of pathways reflecting the diversity of approaches taken by practitioners in current UK practice". This web page contains download options for the guide and links to other related resources.
Author(s): JISC (Corporate Author)
URL(s):
• http://www.jisc.ac.uk/practice
Effective practice with e-learning : a good practice guide in designing for learning
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This JISC guide is aimed at practitioners working in further and higher education institutions, as well as tutors in involved in community learning. The guide aims to establish ways of embedding e-learning into everyday practices. It draws on research commissioned by the JISC e-learning programme to link theory to practice to develop a shared understanding of how, when and where to apply e-learning to the best advantage of the learners. Case studies of good practice are also included on the website.
Author(s): JISC (Corporate Author)
URL(s):
• http://www.jisc.ac.uk/index.cfm?name=elp_practice
Electronic Voting Systems (EVS) resources from reap
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This is a web page about Electronic Voting Systems (EVS) from Re-Engineering Assessment Practices in Scottish Higher Education (reap.ac.uk). It includes links to training material, evaluation reports, evaluation instruments, papers, books, dvds and websites.
Author(s): Martin Hawksey
URL(s):
• http://www.reap.ac.uk/resourcesEVS.html
Electronic Voting Systems and interactive lectures : entrance lobby
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This web page is the entry point for Steve Draper's web pages on Electronic Voting Systems (EVS) for use in lectures and interactive lectures. It provides further information about EVS, interactive lectures and pedagogy.
Author(s): Steve Draper
URL(s):
• http://www.psy.gla.ac.uk/~steve/ilig/
In their own words : exploring the learner's perspective on e-learning
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This is a report on the outcomes of Phase 1 of the Learner Experiences of e-learning studies commissioned under the JISC e-learning programme. The report may be of relevance to those interested in how learners use technology. The printed report contains a CD-Rom of supplementary resources; the electronic versions are available to download from the web page.
Author(s): JISC (Corporate Author)
URL(s):
• http://www.jisc.ac.uk/whatwedo/programmes/elearning_pedagogy/int…
Innovative practice with e-Learning : a good practice guide to embedding mobile and wireless technologies into everyday practice
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This guide is aimed at practitioners and managers in further and higher education and adult and community learning. The guide examines the challenges and benefits of the use of six mobile devices and considers the findings of reports commissioned through the e-Learning and Innovation strand. Ten case studies are included to illustrate the use and the impact of the technologies from three perspectives: learner, practitioner and institution.
Author(s): JISC (Corporate Author)
URL(s):
• http://www.jisc.ac.uk/eli_practice.html
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in Networked E-Learning : a beginners guide for content developers
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As part of the JISC funded X4L programme, the L2L project was involved in tackling IPR (Intellectual Property Rights) in the context of reusable learning materials and learning objects.
This guide is one outcome of the work. It aims to help developers and academics to deal with IPR in e-learning content development. It deals with the basic aspects of IPR, especially copyright, in e-learning content development, with an emphasis on reusing third party materials to create new resources.
Some of the law has changed since the paper was written. It should be read in the context
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Author(s): John Casey
URL(s):
• http://www.jisclegal.ac.uk/publications/johncasey_1.htm
Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) website
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JISC's activities support education and research by promoting innovation in new technologies and by the central support of ICT services. JISC provides:
The JANET network
Access to electronic resources
New environments for learning, teaching and research
Guidance on institutional change
Advisory and consultancy services
Regional support for FE colleges - RSCs
Author(s): JISC (Corporate Author)
URL(s):
• http://www.jisc.ac.uk/
Journal of Computer Assisted Learning
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The Journal of Computer Assisted Learning is a quarterly, peer-reviewed, international journal covering uses of information and communication technology to support learning and knowledge exchange. It aims to provide a medium for communication between researchers and the practitioners and to foster collaborative research. It is a source of material for research students in areas such as collaborative learning, knowledge engineering, open, distance and networked learning, developmental psychology and evaluation.
Author(s): Mr Charles Crook (Editor)
URL(s):
• http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/journal.asp?ref=0266-4909&sit…
Journal of Computer Mediated Communication
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The Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication (JCMC) is a free peer-reviewed academic journal Sponsored by Indiana University School of Library & Information Science and School of Informatics. It is the official publication of the International Communication Association. The articles cover the knowledge in the field of computer mediated communication such as digital media, the use of digital conversation in domains, distance learning, knowledge management, workplace collaboration etc.
Author(s): Susan Herring (Editor)
URL(s):
• http://jcmc.indiana.edu/
Maths for Engineering and Science : signal / digital processing : analysing random processes using MATLAB at the Master's Level
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MATLAB is the chosen simulation environment that is used throughout the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde. This case study commissioned by the mathcentre describes how MATLAB is used by the students at several levels. It is used in earlier years as an 'Engineering' calculator that is useful for scientific calculations and visualisation particularly for complex analysis. As the course develops MATLAB becomes invaluable for investigating the time-frequency characterisation of signals and systems. MATLAB also gives the students an environment that
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Author(s): Dr John Soraghan
URL(s):
• http://www.mathcentre.ac.uk/resources/casestudies/mathsteam/sora…
Maths for Engineering and Science : simulation of linear and non-linear dynamic systems using spreadsheets
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This case study demonstrates how EXCEL has been used to provide simulation facilities in support of teaching control to engineers. This dictates a sampled data approach which fits in naturally with digital implementation of control. The technique also allows students to explore the affects of non-linearities in systems such as control signal saturation. It provides a ‘hands-on’ dimension which students find valuable. The approach is capable of use with other dynamic systems and is not restricted to teaching control.
Author(s): Malcolm Henry
URL(s):
• http://www.mathcentre.ac.uk/resources/casestudies/mathsteam/henr…
Maths for Engineering and Science teaching maths in context : signal / digital processing : MATLAB-based Minimal-Mathematics introduction to Engineering topics
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The problem of declining mathematical skills and appetite amongst university entrants is well known. In order to soften the impact that this makes on student recruitment and retention in the School of Electronics at the University of Glamorgan, it became necessary to explore a 'minimal-math' or 'engineering-first' teaching approach. MATLAB-based graphical user interfaces, simulations and animations are employed to give students an unclouded insight into the engineering concept and the underlying physical considerations, and a clear appreciation of the interplay of the parameters involved. This
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Author(s): Dr Ifiok Otung
URL(s):
• http://www.mathcentre.ac.uk/resources/casestudies/mathsteam/otun…
Maths for Engineers maths programmes
Other title: M4E
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Ebst Online hosts the Maths for Engineers (M4E)maths programmes to help students with engineering maths. They include over twelve hours of video, plus text and interactive exercises. The team who made it are from the University of Leeds, the Educational Broadcasting Services Trust and Media Ink, with support from the DfES Innovations Fund. The site plans to offer 2-6 minute clips or a single programme on DVD. Each programme or clip, once clicked can be downloaded individually in one universal format, suitable for PC, Mac, MP3 players and even mobile phones. The interface will show which programme
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URL(s):
• http://www.mathsforengineers.net/
• http://www.ebst.co.uk/shop/
Mobile learning : a handbook for educators and trainers (Open & Flexible Learning)
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This book provides an introduction to mobile learning and covers the technologies involved, their applications and the effects on teaching and learning. The mobile devices discussed are handheld computers, smartphones and PDAs. The book considers usability, accessibility, evaluation and effectiveness. It uses case studies from researchers and practitioners, and is chiefly aimed at professionals in higher and further education.
Author(s): Agnes Kukulska-Hulme, John Traxler
URL(s):
• http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mobile-Learning-Handbook-Educators-Train…
• http://www.amazon.co.uk/
Multi-user virtual environments (MUVEs) : information about Second Life
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This web page from the Second Life Education Wiki provides information about Second Life for educators and academics. Second Life is an example of a Multi-User Virtual Environment (MUVE). The Wiki is produced by SimTeach: Information and Community for Educators using Multi-User Virtual Environments.
Note to user: always verify information from a wiki.
Author(s): SimTeach (Corporate Author)
URL(s):
• http://www.simteach.com/wiki/index.php?title=Second_Life_Educati…
Multiple approaches : Process Systems Engineering : a course in Computing and Numerical Methods for second year Chemical Engineers
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This case study describes a course aimed at providing chemical engineering students with an understanding of the fundamental classes of equations which occur in chemical engineering, the mathematical basis of their numerical solution methods and the basic methods of implementing these in a high level computing language. The course thus integrates elements of both conceptual and practical mathematics and computing.
Author(s): Prof. Jack Ponton, Dr Bill Morton
URL(s):
• http://www.mathcentre.ac.uk/resources/casestudies/mathsteam/pont…
New Engineering Foundation
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The New Engineering Foundation (NEF) is a not-for-profit organisation that works with the education sector and the UK engineering industry. It focuses on four areas: investigating the key issues and challenges facing engineering and technology skills development; assembling and delivering programmes that help update the skills and knowledge base of teachers and lecturers; supporting the creation of e-learning educational resources and information guides; and supporting the development of technological innovation and entrepreneurship.
A large number of educational resources suitable
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Author(s): New Engineering Foundation (Corporate Author)
URL(s):
• http://www.neweng.org.uk/
Putting a second life "metaverse" skin on learning management systems
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This paper examines the advantages and disadvantages of Multi-User Virtual Environments (MUVEs) for teaching and considers the benefits of integrating them with traditional Learning Management Systems (LMS). The authors present the findings from a survey of teachers interested in using the Second Life (SL) MUVE for teaching. The paper also looks at technical methods for creating hybrid systems. Links from this record include the websites for the products under discussion (Moodle, Second Life and Sloodle).
Author(s): Jeremy Kemp, Daniel Livingstone
URL(s):
• http://www.sloodle.com/whitepaper.pdf
ReSET Project
Other title: Rejuvenation of Science, Engineering and Technology related TLTP and other legacy material
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The ReSET Project (Rejuvenation of Science, Engineering and Technology related TLTP and other legacy material) took computer-based learning resources such as TLTP and other legacy material and used them as the basis for producing high quality, copyright-cleared, standards-compliant, reusable learning objects suitable for use by teachers on HNC, HND and Foundation Degree programmes. These resources may then be used in the learning environments (VLEs) of the partner institutions and made available through the JORUM repository. The Engineering Subject Centre and UK Centre for Materials Education
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Author(s): ReSET Project (Corporate Author)
URL(s):
• http://esdstudent.gcal.ac.uk/reset/
SOLE
Other title: Students' Online Learning Experiences
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SOLE was a project to undertake an independent evaluation of students' usage of virtual learning environments (VLEs) in higher and further education and draw out the effectiveness of VLEs in supporting different subject areas, different national agendas (such as that of widening participation) and student learning in general.
It was funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) via the Learning and Teaching Support Network (LTSN) Tranche 2 initiative and the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) and hosted at the Institute for Learning and Research Technology,
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Author(s): SOLE project team (Corporate Author)
URL(s):
• http://sole.ilrt.bris.ac.uk
TALENT
Other title: Teaching and Learning with Network Technologies
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This is the TALENT website hosted by the University of Leicester. The original Project was funded under the Teaching and Learning Technologies Programme (TLTP) Phase 3. It was a collaboration project between the Universities of Canterbury Christchurch, Kent, Leicester and Northampton and its aim was to work with a small number of HE institutions to disseminate good practice in learning and teaching using various learning technologies. One of the deliverables of the project was the Book of TALENT, available on the website. Web links are updated to give currency to the project outcomes.
Author(s): Talent project team (Corporate Author)
URL(s):
• http://www.le.ac.uk/TALENT/
Technology supported learning and teaching : a staff perspective
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This book is aimed at learning technology practitioners. It includes accounts and case studies about the development, implementation and evaluation of learning technologies. It discusses the tools being used by practitioners, and considers the role of the student and educator.
Author(s): John O'Donoghue (editor) et al.
URL(s):
• http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1591409624/202-2452268-007903…
The Association for Learning Technology (ALT)
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ALT is a professional and scholarly association which seeks to bring together all those with an interest in the use of learning technology.
ALT aims to:
a)promote good practice in the use of learning technology in education and industry;
b)represent the members in areas of policy;
c)facilitate collaboration between practitioners, researchers, and policy makers.
The ALT website provides further information about the organisation including membership details, publications and events.
URL(s):
• http://www.alt.ac.uk/
Virtual learning environment (VLE) : web page from Wikipedia
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This is an introduction to Virtual learning environments (VLEs) from Wikipedia. Its contents include a discussion of similar terms, facilities, polularity, transferring course content, systems and references. It is suitable for those wanting to understand more about or adopt a VLE, or for those who wish to compare VLEs.
Author(s): Wikipedia (Corporate Author)
URL(s):
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_learning_environment
Visual Learning Lab Centre of Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Other title: Visual Learning Lab CETL
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This is the website of the Visual Learning Lab based at the University of Nottingham, a CETL which aims to build on existing visual learning practices in a range of schools across the university and to extend these across all university departments within the university. Visual learning covers the following areas:
interactive video conferencing
virtual reality
workplace simulations
3-D animation
visual representations of complex concepts to enhance student learning
mobile technologies.
URL(s):
• http://www.visuallearninglab.ac.uk/
