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This resource delves into the integration of technology in education, focusing on virtual and managed learning environments. It covers key topics such as communication tools, interactive applications, and the importance of blended learning. The piece discusses effective teaching strategies for large modules and explores the role of games in enhancing the learning experience. Additionally, it addresses the ongoing debate about plagiarism in academic settings and anticipates future advancements in education technology. Ideal for educators and academic leaders seeking innovative approaches.
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Internet in Education Peter Chalk Academic Leader London Metropolitan University
Topics • Communication • Learning Objects • Virtual Learning Environment • Managed Learning Environment • Games & Interactive Applications • Plagiarism: for and against • The Future & You
Communication • Synchronous • Chat & icq • White board • Conferencing, lecture videos • Asynchronous • Email & texting • Discussion Forum • Blogs & wikis http://www.ott.navy.mil/index.cfm?RID=WEB_OT_1001257
Learning Objects • Support face-to-face teaching • Key topics in module identified • Text plus… • Animation • Game/ Quiz • Interactive Learning • XML meta data http://simt-dev.unl.ac.uk/claire/java1dev/
Virtual Learning Environment • Teaching a large module • Blended Learning (not distant) • Examples – WebCT, Blackboard, Learning Space (Lotus Notes based) http://webct.unl.ac.uk/
Teaching a large module • 443 students ‘doing’ IM110 (Intro to Java) • Peak (physical) = 315 (week 3 lecture) • Peak (virtual) = 323 (weeks 4-6 quiz) • 29 Tutorial Groups (23 tutors, FT, PT & PhD) a week to manage • 4 lectures (3 lecturers) a week • WebCT used to organise, track, assess etc
Managed Learning Environment • Assessment, Info & Comms management • Single interface to all university areas: • Module content, like VLE • Library, catalogue & renewals • Email • Record & transcript • Example, Middlesex: http://www.mdx.ac.uk/24-7/ • Example Portal: http://www.connect.ac.uk/
Games & Interactive Applications • See EdGames Blog: http://edweb.sdsu.edu/courses/edtec670/ • ‘CASE Tool’ JSP Editor: http://www.ida.his.se/~henrike/jsp.html • Example Algebra Vocabulary: http://www.quia.com/cc/66054.html • Example: http://www.tryscience.org/ • Plus: supercomputer access, ‘real’ experiments, robots, data collection…
Plagiarism: for and against For: • Write Your Essay http://www.essaytown.com/ • Against: • Check handins http://www.turnitin.com/
And, finally… • The Future? • Virtual reality 3d college • Intelligent agents • PDA/ mobile technology • In use! • Opportunities for MSc and PhD: • Apply here! http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/pg-prospectus-2003/courses/depts/cctm/