As part of my PGCAP course in 2013 I did a module on Technology Enhanced Learning. I took this as an opportunity to do some investigation into Digital Game Based Learning (DGBL) for a forthcoming ‘Game Based Learning’ Special Interest…
TEL Tools
Referral Tracking in xAPI
by elizabeth seymour • • 0 Comments
I have recently been experimenting with xAPI (also known as the TinCan API), which is a new way to track experiences through eLearning. xAPI can track many things (see the full list of “verbs” here) in the pattern of someone…
ePortfolio, PebblePad
PebblePad: How we are using it as an ePortfolio solution at PSMD
by Rob Hart • • 0 Comments
What we did before PebblePad The first assessment we fully implemented with PebblePad was Portfolio Analysis. An assessment which is completed each year at PSMD. Before this assessment was set up in PebblePad, it was completed and marked the traditional,…
Uncategorized
Innovation and centralisation: A myth
by Arunangsu Chatterjee • • 0 Comments
Is it possible to remain innovative through a centralised organisational management structure? Drawing a parallel to a centralised and decentralised economy, Qian and Xu (1992) argued that screening mechanism for innovative projects within a centralised system is highly bureaucratic and…
Wearable Technology
Wearable Tech – Testing the Water part 2
by Jamie Carmichael • • 0 Comments
After some further searching I came across a number of other wearable tech items. This time the focus is on emotions, moods and textiles. I think to be a successful wearable it needs to be seamlessly integrated so that you…
3D, Augmented Reality, Game Based Learning, Mobile, Wearable Technology
Augmented reality solution comparisons
by tim wheeler • • 0 Comments
Today I will be talking about augmented reality development and I will be exploring the differences between the three leading programmes available on the market at the moment. Lets start with: Blippar.com Cost: free for educational use User management: Can add…
3D, Immersive Virtual Reality - Community Dentistry, Uncategorized
Immersive Vision Theatre (OWSI) Project: Impact So Far
by lukemcgowan • • 0 Comments
Recently we were really pleased to learn that the Open Wide and Step Inside (OWSI) project that TELMeD worked on with PDSE had received a second round of funding. This is obviously great news, and reaffirms the value and impact that the…
Internet connectivity
Project Aquila
by tim wheeler • • 0 Comments
Project Aquila involves building solar-powered aircraft which will fly for months at a time above remote places, beaming down an internet connection. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36855168
Game Based Learning, iCARE, Interactive Comic Book, Mobile
iCARE – building for a branching story with dynamic use of audio and graphics
by Rob Hart • • 0 Comments
It was decided early on in the project planning stages that we would implement a branching story in the app. This benefits many things: Increases replay-ability – a user can intentionally choose a different path during next play to see…