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There are several challenges to teaching online, and one of the most obvious to those who normally teach in the classroom or studio is how to replicate the use of blackboard or whiteboard online. For some this will be writing, for instance maths or chemistry equations, for others it is drawing; either diagrams/graphs or […]
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Lynda.com is a powerful resource for both students and staff with a continually growing and evolving library of training videos and tutorials. These cover a wide range of software, technologies and business topics, and are accessible to all students and staff. There is a wealth of useful content available which can be used alongside current […]
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Talking TEL this month is Tim O’Hare, Associate Professor in Ocean Science, Associate Head (Teaching & Learning), School of Marine Science and Engineering: What is your earliest memory of digital technology in the classroom? A small group of us building a Sinclair ZX80 with the school physics technician (1980…). We raised money to buy it by holding […]
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Roy Lowry, Associate Professor (Teaching Fellow), School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (Faculty of Science and Engineering) answers our TEL themed questions: What is your earliest memory of digital technology in the classroom? The arrival of the “pocket” calculator into maths classes at school and learning the logic behind […]
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Panagiotis Tziogkidis, Lecturer in Economics, Plymouth Graduate School of Management & Plymouth Business School (Faculty of Business) answers our TEL themed questions: What is your earliest memory of digital technology in the classroom? When I was a student, the use of a projector was extremely rare. And even more rare was the distribution of lecture material […]
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Gary Strong, Lecturer in Paramedic Practice in the Faculty of Health and Human Sciences, answers our TEL themed questions: What is your earliest memory of digital technology in the classroom? Learning to create PowerPoint presentations in the early 2000s. Which digital technology do you use most in your teaching/work practice, and why? PowerPoint, Moodle. Convenience as much […]
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Rob Garraghan, Employability Assistant within the Employability Service answers our TEL themed questions: What is your earliest memory of digital technology in the classroom? Module assessment forms being processed electronically. Which digital technology do you use most in your teaching/work practice, and why? Digital Learning Environment. A system was implemented to reduce administration within the department, […]
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The call for papers, workshops and posters is now open. The conference will focus on sharing best practice in digital learning and involve delegates in future decision making, especially in a time of limited resources. This event will enable key stakeholders to discuss digital learning, horizon scan and learn and share best practice that will […]
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ASTI is interested in working with staff who are either planning or delivering distance learning courses. We would like to identify current distance learning providers, those planning to deliver distance learning, and anyone who would like to know more about this area, with a view to sharing and developing good practice. To express an interest […]
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We recently created a short video case study about our mobile platform at Plymouth University designed to support teaching and learning. This case study showcases an insight into the mobile services available that can be consumed on any device whilst highlighting its positive impact on the student experience. For more information, please view the Mobile with Plymouth […]
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The DLE has given us opportunities to expand and develop our teaching practices, and to change the way we interact with students. This first year of using the DLE has very much focused on providing a continuity of the service we previously offered our students. However, many have also taken the opportunity to try something […]
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Back in January Learning Technologists piloted a new method of providing CPD. DigiThings was a self-directed, peer-mentored online programme that aimed to support staff with teaching and research responsibilities to explore and engage with a range of different presentation tools and techniques. It was adapted from Dr Helen Webster’s ‘23Things for Digital Humanities‘ (DH23Things) course […]
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The University of Plymouth has been involved in a number of projects funded by JISC. Previous JISC projects include The SHELL project to develop the integration of technologies across a consortium involving the University and partner colleges. In particular, the SHELL project aimed to address the increased business need to have a single registration/information up-load […]
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http://www.edu.plymouth.ac.uk/cwsn This project sets out to develop and enhance the learning experience of students on the BA Early Childhood Studies who are required to examine their practice through the reflective opportunities offered on work based learning modules, EEC112, EEC205, EEC311. Some aspects of practice are difficult to facilitate for students, for example: safeguarding children and […]
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ASTI Technology Enhanced Learning Showcase in the Faculty of Business. Academic Support Technology and Innovation (ASTI) with the support of the Faculty of Business IT team (FoBIT) will be holding an event on the 29th October to demonstrate and discuss a range of learning technologies and how we can support you to incorporate them into […]
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Jenny Morris introduced participants to a system she uses with her students for summative assessment, based on resources developed by Larry Michaelson. Individuals are initially tested to check their understanding of core concepts. This is a closed book test using multiple-choice questions (MCQs) – known as the ‘readiness assurance’ process. Teams, consisting of about 6 […]
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Digital literacies (DLs) are those capabilities that fit an individual for learning, working and living in a context where digital forms of information and communication predominate. DL can be understood as an aspect of other capabilities, including enterprise, creativity, innovation, career planning and lifelong learning. SEEDPoD is a two year, JISC funded project that […]
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Fieldwork is central to the culture, practices and pedagogy of geography, earth and environmental sciences, and many other disciplines, including biosciences, built environment, religious studies and the social sciences. It can be defined, in the context of student learning, as “any arena or zone within a subject where supervised learning can take place via first-hand […]
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The EDOR Project is funded as part of the JISC/HEA Phase 2 of the Open Educational Resources (OER) Open Material for Accredited Courses (OMAC) Programme. The EDOR Project aims to establish a collection of critically evaluated teaching materials on a range of educational and staff development topics for the broader UK HE community. All materials […]
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The Learning from WOeRK project is funded through the Higher Education Academy/JISC Open Educational Resources Programme – Phase 2. The Learning from WOeRK Project will produce open resources which support learning in the workplace and continuing professional development (CPD). Resources equivalent to 360 credits are being developed under 3 broad themes: learning through work, research […]
Category: Case Studies & Project Reports
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Writing and Drawing in Online Presentations
There are several challenges to teaching online, and one of the most obvious to those who normally teach in the classroom or studio is how to replicate the use of blackboard or whiteboard online. For some this will be writing, for instance maths or chemistry equations, for others it is drawing; either diagrams/graphs or […]
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Are you using Lynda.com in your teaching?
Lynda.com is a powerful resource for both students and staff with a continually growing and evolving library of training videos and tutorials. These cover a wide range of software, technologies and business topics, and are accessible to all students and staff. There is a wealth of useful content available which can be used alongside current […]
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Talking TEL with Tim O’Hare
Talking TEL this month is Tim O’Hare, Associate Professor in Ocean Science, Associate Head (Teaching & Learning), School of Marine Science and Engineering: What is your earliest memory of digital technology in the classroom? A small group of us building a Sinclair ZX80 with the school physics technician (1980…). We raised money to buy it by holding […]
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Talking TEL with Roy Lowry
Roy Lowry, Associate Professor (Teaching Fellow), School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (Faculty of Science and Engineering) answers our TEL themed questions: What is your earliest memory of digital technology in the classroom? The arrival of the “pocket” calculator into maths classes at school and learning the logic behind […]
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Talking TEL with Panagiotis Tziogkidis
Panagiotis Tziogkidis, Lecturer in Economics, Plymouth Graduate School of Management & Plymouth Business School (Faculty of Business) answers our TEL themed questions: What is your earliest memory of digital technology in the classroom? When I was a student, the use of a projector was extremely rare. And even more rare was the distribution of lecture material […]
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Talking TEL with Gary Strong
Gary Strong, Lecturer in Paramedic Practice in the Faculty of Health and Human Sciences, answers our TEL themed questions: What is your earliest memory of digital technology in the classroom? Learning to create PowerPoint presentations in the early 2000s. Which digital technology do you use most in your teaching/work practice, and why? PowerPoint, Moodle. Convenience as much […]
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Talking TEL with Rob Garraghan
Rob Garraghan, Employability Assistant within the Employability Service answers our TEL themed questions: What is your earliest memory of digital technology in the classroom? Module assessment forms being processed electronically. Which digital technology do you use most in your teaching/work practice, and why? Digital Learning Environment. A system was implemented to reduce administration within the department, […]
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Digital Learning: Technology, Practice and Policy Conference (29 June 2016)
The call for papers, workshops and posters is now open. The conference will focus on sharing best practice in digital learning and involve delegates in future decision making, especially in a time of limited resources. This event will enable key stakeholders to discuss digital learning, horizon scan and learn and share best practice that will […]
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Distance learning interest group
ASTI is interested in working with staff who are either planning or delivering distance learning courses. We would like to identify current distance learning providers, those planning to deliver distance learning, and anyone who would like to know more about this area, with a view to sharing and developing good practice. To express an interest […]
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Case study: Mobile with Plymouth University
We recently created a short video case study about our mobile platform at Plymouth University designed to support teaching and learning. This case study showcases an insight into the mobile services available that can be consumed on any device whilst highlighting its positive impact on the student experience. For more information, please view the Mobile with Plymouth […]
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Innovative uses of Moodle: please share your examples
The DLE has given us opportunities to expand and develop our teaching practices, and to change the way we interact with students. This first year of using the DLE has very much focused on providing a continuity of the service we previously offered our students. However, many have also taken the opportunity to try something […]
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DigiThings Evaluation
Back in January Learning Technologists piloted a new method of providing CPD. DigiThings was a self-directed, peer-mentored online programme that aimed to support staff with teaching and research responsibilities to explore and engage with a range of different presentation tools and techniques. It was adapted from Dr Helen Webster’s ‘23Things for Digital Humanities‘ (DH23Things) course […]
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JISC Projects
The University of Plymouth has been involved in a number of projects funded by JISC. Previous JISC projects include The SHELL project to develop the integration of technologies across a consortium involving the University and partner colleges. In particular, the SHELL project aimed to address the increased business need to have a single registration/information up-load […]
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Interactive Learning Scenarios in Child Protection
http://www.edu.plymouth.ac.uk/cwsn This project sets out to develop and enhance the learning experience of students on the BA Early Childhood Studies who are required to examine their practice through the reflective opportunities offered on work based learning modules, EEC112, EEC205, EEC311. Some aspects of practice are difficult to facilitate for students, for example: safeguarding children and […]
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29th Oct: ASTI – Technology Enhanced Learning Showcase in the Faculty of Business
ASTI Technology Enhanced Learning Showcase in the Faculty of Business. Academic Support Technology and Innovation (ASTI) with the support of the Faculty of Business IT team (FoBIT) will be holding an event on the 29th October to demonstrate and discuss a range of learning technologies and how we can support you to incorporate them into […]
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Team Based Learning: A Strategy for Large Group Teaching and Learning
Jenny Morris introduced participants to a system she uses with her students for summative assessment, based on resources developed by Larry Michaelson. Individuals are initially tested to check their understanding of core concepts. This is a closed book test using multiple-choice questions (MCQs) – known as the ‘readiness assurance’ process. Teams, consisting of about 6 […]
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Seedpod – Digital Literacies
Digital literacies (DLs) are those capabilities that fit an individual for learning, working and living in a context where digital forms of information and communication predominate. DL can be understood as an aspect of other capabilities, including enterprise, creativity, innovation, career planning and lifelong learning. SEEDPoD is a two year, JISC funded project that […]
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The Open Fieldwork (OF) Project
Fieldwork is central to the culture, practices and pedagogy of geography, earth and environmental sciences, and many other disciplines, including biosciences, built environment, religious studies and the social sciences. It can be defined, in the context of student learning, as “any arena or zone within a subject where supervised learning can take place via first-hand […]
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The Educational Development Open Resources (EDOR) Project
The EDOR Project is funded as part of the JISC/HEA Phase 2 of the Open Educational Resources (OER) Open Material for Accredited Courses (OMAC) Programme. The EDOR Project aims to establish a collection of critically evaluated teaching materials on a range of educational and staff development topics for the broader UK HE community. All materials […]
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Learning from WOeRK
The Learning from WOeRK project is funded through the Higher Education Academy/JISC Open Educational Resources Programme – Phase 2. The Learning from WOeRK Project will produce open resources which support learning in the workplace and continuing professional development (CPD). Resources equivalent to 360 credits are being developed under 3 broad themes: learning through work, research […]