Collaborative Tools for

Learning & Teaching

Mandy JackSALT

Learning Objectives

• By the end of the session participants should:– Discussed the benefits and constraints of Campus

Pack– Shared ideas of how the tools can be used to

enhance learning– Explored the range of tools available

What is Campus Pack?

BenefitsStudents:• Improve learning outcomes through increased

engagement and satisfaction• Increase learning outcomes through formative

assessment and feedback loops• Enhance workplace skills by using social media

as a part of their academic lives• Develop collaboration and peer review abilities

BenefitsInstructors:• Easily incorporate social media/web tools into

the classroom• Build social media activities using wiki, blog,

journal, podcast, and templates• Provide a range of assessment opportunities• Implement evidence-based and problem-based

learning• Foster peer review

Where is the research evidence?

Designing pedagogic strategies for dialogic learning in higher education

Alyson SimpsonTechnology, Pedagogy And Education Vol. 25 , Iss. 2,2016

Results Illustrate…the positive impact that dialogue employed as a pedagogic tool had on the value students perceived of their learning experience. It is recommended that designs for learning in higher education incorporate iterative exchanges across a variety of blended learning contexts to encourage productive interactions between students, peers and tutors.

Alyson Simpson

Journal

Campus Pack Content

Creating a blog, wiki or podcast

Campus Pack Content

Campus Pack Content

Creating a journal

Campus Pack Content

Campus Pack Content