Student Perceptions of ‘useful’ Digital Technology
“Now, what I want is, Facts….Facts alone are wanted in life” (Mr Gradgrind) A recent Australian study by Henderson, Selwyn and Aston (2015) found that students use digital technologies to support the logistical aspects of their learning : time-saving; finding out about and fulfilling course requirements; mobile and remote access; researching information; getting organised. Where students […]
Using Screencasts for Teaching and Learning
Last week I ran a workshop on Using Screencasts to Enhance Teaching and Learning. Here’s a summary of what we covered. What is screencasting? A screencast is a digital video recording that captures actions taking place on a computer desktop. Screencasts, which often contain voice-over narration, are useful for demonstrating how to use specific operating […]
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