Enhancing DL with Learning Technology. Report on a workshop for the School of Education.
I recently ran a day long workshop for the School of Education with Matt Mobbs . It was aimed at using learning technologies to enhance their MA TESOL Distance Learning course. We thought we’d practice what we preach, by using technology to enhance our teaching. So we started the day with a brainstorming session on […]
Blackboard Teaching and Learning Conference – new developments
photo credit: adesigna via photopin cc New developments for Blackboard I mentioned in an earlier post that Blackboard are becoming more responsive to their local markets. The ugly phrase they used to describe this is ‘countrification’. As a result of this several new features and changes to design were unveiled at the Blackboard Teaching […]
The Blackboard Teaching and Learning Conference – two views of ‘learner-centred’
photo credit: ransomtech via photopin cc The idea of putting learners at the centre of learning was a theme that ran through many of the presentations, including the main Blackboard corporate presentations at the Blackboard Teaching and Learning Conference in Dublin at the beginning of May. However, I noticed two different views of ‘student-centred’ learning. […]
Workshop: 7 things you need to know about… designing for mobile learning
This lunch time drop in session – 7th May 2014, 12:00 to 1:00 – is designed for busy academic teaching staff with little time to attend a workshop on pedagogical areas they would like to ‘find out a bit more’ about. See how your Blackboard course sites look on mobile devices and Blackboard Mobile Learn. Bring along your […]
Workshop: 7 things you need to know about … Lecture Capture
This lunch time drop in session – April 11th, 12:30-1:30 – is designed for busy academic teaching staff with little time to attend workshop on pedagogical areas they would like to ‘find out a bit more’ about. Bring along your lunch and get involved in small group and large group discussions with colleagues. Thinking and […]
College Learning & Teaching Forum: March 20th
The second face-to-face meeting of the College Learning & Teaching Forum is scheulded for March 20th, 2014. This session will be hosted by Tracey Dodman (Criminology) and Dr. Phil Wood (Education) and is titled “Using iPads and other mobile technologies to support learning“. Tracey and Phil will recount their different experiences of using iPads and […]
Improving Learning with Mobile Technology
In September 2013 I was asked to submit a short essay for an eBook project, answering the question “What are the most effective uses of technology in online and mobile education?”. Here’s my reply, which is available on page 30 in the “Mobile Education – Lessons from 35 Education Experts on Improving Learning with Mobile Technology” […]
2013 eLearning Awards: “Best Use of Mobile Learning”
The eLearning Awards have been running for over 10 years now and look to reward and highlight the growing world of corporate and academic eLearning. As part of the 2013 award season I helped to mentor the submission by the Department of Criminology, which was shortlisted for the award in the “Best Use of Mobile […]
Blackboard Education on Tour, October 2013
On October 22nd Stephen and I attended the ‘Blackboard Education on Tour’ event in London. This was our chance to learn from the experts, speak with the team behind the current Blackboard service, and to speak with the developers on what is being developed and proposed for the Blackboard (Bb) Learn system we use at […]
Study of Undergraduate Students and Information Technology, 2013
The Educause Centre for Applied Research (ECAR) has recently published their “ECAR Study of Undergraduate Students and Information Technology, 2013” report. Key findings of the report: Students recognize the value of technology but still need guidance when it comes to better using it for academics. Students prefer blended learning environments while beginning to experiment with […]
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