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Introduction to the ULBERG learning technology theme. Presented by theme leader Dr Neil Morris ([email protected]). For more information about ULBERG, see: https://elgg.leeds.ac.uk/ulberg/ or follow us on Twitter @ul_berg or Linkedin (University of Leeds Bioscience Education Research Group). Email: [email protected]TRANSCRIPT
ULBERGFACULTY OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
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Learning technology
Dr Neil Morris
Overview
Research ethos
Previous learning technology projects
Future projects involving learning technology
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Research ethos
Hypothesis driven
Innovative approaches to using technology effectively to enhance learning
Measuring impact on student engagement, academic performance and the quality of the experience
Production and release of useful educational resources for the teaching community
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Previous learning technology projects
eVoting handsets Blended learning resources Podcasting Mobile devices Social media Lecture capture
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Improved lecture interactivity and feedback
Ongoing ADF project on video feedback
In one example, 50% of students registered on the module viewed the feedback within 24 hours
Based on JISC funded ASSET project (http://www.reading.ac.uk/web/FILES/asset/ASSET_final_report.pdf)
Investigating the impact of tablet devices on study behaviour
“Revolutionary, this has changed the way I approach a class, I feel totally prepared as, I get the lecture slides without having to print them, take notes , record, reference and if necessary look things up, all in the palm of my hand... WOW”
“Participants showed significant increases in use of podcasts during the trial period.”
Lecture capture with Adobe Connect Pro• David T: why does it stop
potassium?• maria: how does it block the
channel? with a molecule or via a protein
• shipoopi: whats a hilock ? • xxx: are ipsp's used to prevent
unwanted ap's occurring spontaneously or just when an ap is occurring and needs to be stopped?
“91% of students like having live ‘chat’ in lectures”
“98% of students find recorded lectures useful”
“Students who engaged with online learning resources had significantly higher examination marks.”
Online learning resources
“There was a significant increase in the number of students who used Twitter for educational purposes.”
Social media for learning
“The majority of Twitter users accessed resources using a Smartphone at least once a day.”
Future learning technology projects:
Podcasting
Screen-casting
Mobile app development
Wikis for collaborative writing
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Podcasts from lectures and research seminars
Aims:
1. To increase availability of lecture podcasts
2. To evaluate use and effectiveness of podcasts for student learning
3. To produce a repository of research seminar podcasts for the bioscience community
4. To investigate value of research seminar podcasts in the curriculum
Comment from student: “I think this is a brilliant idea, and would find it extremely interesting to listen to research seminars via a podcast. I already listen to podcasts from Harvard, and find them very interesting.”
Anatomy Podcasts and Screencasts:Competition for the textbook...?
Alternative resources for learning anatomy in a medium familiar to the students
- Podcasts downloadable to mp3 players
- Screencasts available via VLE for PC viewing and also produced in iPhone format
Questions:
1) Effect on assessment; 2) Usage statistics and 3) Effect on student learning experience
Trialled this coming semester...........................if successful looking in to producing Smart phone App!!!
Mobile app development
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Thank you.
References:Morris, N.P. (2010) Blended learning approaches enhance student academic performance. Enhancing Learning Experiences in Higher Education, Hong Kong University. Conference Proceedings: http://www.cetl.hku.hk/conference2010/pdf/Morris.pdf Morris, N.P. (2010) Podcasts and mobile assessment enhance student learning experience and academic performance. Bioscience Education. 16:1. Morris, N.P. (2010) Using eVoting handsets in Biological Sciences. Learning and Teaching Bulletin, University of Leeds. Issue 24.