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Alternative Methods for Alternative Methods for Distributing Learning

i l i G hiMaterial in Graphic Based Subjects

David Cheshire

Based Subjects

Neil HartTony Smith

H ThHuw ThomasAdrian Tooth

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Teaching & Learning ProjectTeaching & Learning Project• Joint initiative between FoAMD and FoCET• Objective - Test effectiveness of ‘e’ resources

compared to traditional (‘t’) delivery methods d di f hi bj tand media for graphics subjects.

• To build upon work carried out by AMD 06-07– In trials it was shown that students who used new ‘e’ In trials it was shown that students who used new e

resources gained an average of 3 GP more than those who did not…

– Of the students that failed - 70% did NOT access the Of the students that failed 70% did NOT access the ‘e’ resources at all

Alternative Methods for Distributing Learning Material in Graphic Based Subjects

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Research GroupResearch Group

AMD Lead Huw Thomas CET L d D Ch hiFoAMD Team FoCET Team

AMD Lead – Huw Thomas CET Lead – Dave Cheshire


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ProcedureProcedure• Use both AMD (MAYA) and CET (WILDFIRE) groups• Compare ‘e’ to ‘t’ methods

– Provide range of learning opportunities, • Demonstrations• written tutorials• standard books• video tutorials

practical exercises• practical exercises

• Assess distribution methods– Provide variety of video formats

M it Bl kb d– Monitor usage on Blackboard– Gain student feedback

• Disseminate outcomes to University staff


• Publish outcomes where appropriate

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Normal Delivery PatternNormal Delivery Pattern

Expert Demonstrations

• Very effective

• Immediate problem solving

• One chance only

• Absentee students

P t t ki


• Poor note taking

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Lecturer generated tutorials

• Self paced learning

• Reference Material

• Preparation & Maintenance

• Students don’t read

St d t l th i


• Students loose their way

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Standard Textbooks

• Thorough coverage

• Reference Material

• Expensive

• Non specific

C b i t / t f d t


• Can be inaccurate/out of date

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Blackboard VLEBlackboard VLE

M t b tt b t it i ff ti !• May not be pretty, but it is effective!• Great for distributing material• Easy to use and update• Additional features

– Online multi-choice tests– Access tracking

Vid di t ib ti


– Video distribution

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CamtasiaCamtasia

• Record any computer screen • Record any computer screen activity + audio


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CamtasiaCamtasia

• Simple editing functions• Simple editing functions


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CamtasiaCamtasia

• Add zoom & pan features• Add zoom & pan features


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CamtasiaCamtasia

• Add menu structure• Add menu structure


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Video Creation AdviceVideo Creation Advice

• Plan learning experience well• Plan learning experience well• Provide natural breaks

R d id i i t • Record video in a quiet environment if you can find one!

• Don’t be afraid to make mistakes• Prepare to be embarrassed!p• 5 to 10:1 preparation time


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Video ResolutionVideo Resolution

• Trade off between video definition • Trade off between video definition and file size

• Trade off between menu readability • Trade off between menu readability and graphics resolutionB t i i 800 600 i l• Best compromise is 800x600 pixels

• Use Zoom & Pan to enhance effective resolution


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Resolution ComparisonResolution Comparison


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Resolution ComparisonResolution Comparison


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Blackboard VLE : MoviesBlackboard VLE : Movies

• Links to movies for download• Links to movies for download


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Blackboard VLE : MoviesBlackboard VLE : Movies

• Movies viewed in Blackboard• Movies viewed in Blackboard


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iPODiPOD

• Superb screen • Superb screen quality

• Easy to upload • Easy to upload through iTunesA t • An extra screen

• Mobile!• Use RSS feeds to

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VLE Tracking StatisticsVLE Tracking Statistics• Results by group or per student• Track access to specific parts of course e.g.

videos• Records date & time of each access 24-7!• Presents/ Export raw data and graphs


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Early Student FeedbackEarly Student FeedbackI found Blackboard very helpful during this project as I was able to quickly access all of the hand in dates and other information about the assignment.

Bl kb d b i lf Blackboard was very easy to use because it was very self explanatory. The information was really helpful.

Th id f Bl kb d i ll t f l I f d The idea of Blackboard is excellent, very useful. I found the interface of Blackboard good, and accessible

Blackboard is a great way to gain access to learning aids.


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Early Student FeedbackEarly Student FeedbackI personally found the printed tutorials confusing and hard t f ll to follow.

I found the exercises on the online movie tutorials very helpfulalthough I did have to watch them a few time before making many of the objects such as the aircon, and clock. But I can honestly say I wouldn’t have been as confident or as able to complete the task without them to refer to.

I think that Blackboard is fantastic. It really helps with letting you access all the information you need in one place. It was very helpful with time management and course information.cou se o at o

I found that the Blackboard system was easy to use and simple to follow. I particularly liked having the tabs at the side to select what you needed to go to next (L1 Dyslexic student)


what you needed to go to next. (L1 Dyslexic student)

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Published workPublished work…

• One of the very first movies produced by Huw One of the very first movies produced by Huw Thomas, supported by a written report produced by Adrian Tooth receives award “BEA ’07 Award for Excellence”BEA 07 Award for Excellence

• Movie material generated also supporting a second HEIF3 bid (now approved) to work with ( pp )Spheron VR AG, Germany to produce training materials for them.


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ReflectionsReflections• Genuine enhancement to student Ge u e e a ce e t to stude t

learning demonstrated• Does not replace class tutorials but may

ll h b d i diff allow them to be used in a different way - surgery

• Takes time to produce and maintain • Takes time to produce and maintain videos

• Infrastructure and technical supportInfrastructure and technical support


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Student work – as outcomesStudent work as outcomes


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