eLearning
eLearning is the use of information and communication technologies to enhance teaching and learning. The aims are to:
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provide core material online, allowing more focused student-staff contact time
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broaden the range of learning activities for students
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help with specific teaching issues and with increasing student numbers
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encourage collaborative learning
The Learning Technology Section supports academics in the creation and delivery of eLearning materials through:
Online Learning Environment
The University supports the Online Learning Environment Moodle which can be used:
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to place lecture notes online, along with supporting tools such as a linked glossary, contents page, and search tool
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as a gateway to topic-related external websites for research purposes
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for self-test exercises and assessment purposes
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to facilitate collaborative group projects, in which students communicate with each other electronically and place their own work online
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to create a fully integrated distance-learning course
These environments not only enable the lecturer to upload his or her own learning material, but also provide tools such as bulletin boards and online quizzes. Only students registered and enrolled on the module will be able to access your uploaded materials.
Online Learning nvironments allow a student's progress to be tracked, and therefore enable you to trace which pages the student has visited and when. This facility can make it possible to pinpoint potential problems at an early stage.
The Portal provides access to Moodle via the My Course tab.
Online assessment tools
Rogo is an online assessment tool available to members of staff for both formative and summative online assessment.
Rogo provides various types of questions for assessments including:
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true/false
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yes/no
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multiple choice and multiple answer
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ranking
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matching
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fill in the blank
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calculations
Rogo then marks the tests automatically and instantly when the student clicks on the submit button. For formal examinations a secure URL is provided. However, this must be accessed via computer rooms where the exam desktop is available.
Support from the Learning Technology Section
Requests for any of these services should be made through learning technology section support.
Training
Training is available for staff in various aspects of eLearning, for example, in the use of Moodle or online assessments. Please see the Learning and Teaching area of Professional Development Short Course website.
Seminars
An eLearning Seminar is run every semester covering various topics to support the development of eLearning.
eLearning Community
We have a regular community session showcasing eLearning initiatives within the University (1st Wednesday of every month).
Guides and Questions
Visit workspace for moodle support guides and questions.
Recognition for the Learning Technology Section:
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2002 Winner Dearing Award (CAL group)
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2003 Commended Training Award category Learning on Screen (BUFVC) awards (Video Unit)
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2007 Short-listed Association of Learning Technology (ALT) Learning Technologist Team of the year
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2008 Short-listed THE awards Outstanding ICT initiative
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2009 Short-listed Epigeum Award for the Most Effective Use of Video
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2009 Winner Association of Learning Technology (ALT) Learning Technologist Team of the year
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2009 Finalist World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Innovation category
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2010 Winner IMS Global Learning Impact Platinum award
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2010 Short-listed Association of Learning Technology (ALT) Learning Technologist Team of the year
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2011 Learning on Screen (BUFVC) Courseware and Curriculum Award (Non-Broadcast) Nominee
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2011 Second place Association of Learning Technology (ALT) Learning Technologist Team of the year
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2011 Winner Dearing Award (team member, Dr John Horton with Dr Richard Field, School of Geography)
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2012 Winner RCM Philips Avent Award for Innovation in Midwifery: The Virtual Maternity Unit (with Jenny Bailey, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Physiotherapy)
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2012 Winner Dearing Award (team member, Dr Simon Wilkinson)
Links to e-learning tools and support:
Related Services
Pedagogic Support