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Learning and Technology? That’s a bit rich!

This guide outlines the array of learning technologies available at the University of East London (UEL), including survey tools, social networking, blogging, podcasting, video recording, lecture capture, and virtual worlds. It details how these technologies can enhance learning experiences, facilitate collaboration, and improve course delivery. Featured tools include Turning Technologies for audience response, LimeSurvey for flexible evaluations, Connecting UEL for social networking, and resources for audio and video production. Discover how UEL is leveraging technology to support education and community engagement.

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Learning and Technology? That’s a bit rich!

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  1. Learning and Technology? That’s a bit rich! Sue Harrison Learning Technology Advisor

  2. Before we start… Turnitin

  3. Process

  4. Learning and Technology? That’s a bit rich! Sue Harrison Learning Technology Advisor

  5. Technologies…

  6. Which technology most interests you? Which technology most interests you? • Survey tools • Social networking • Blogging • Podcasting • Video recording • Lecture capture • Voting technology • Virtual Worlds

  7. Voting Technology Uses in UEL Available in the MLT in Docklands. Some schools have purchased portable kits. Overview • Plug in to PowerPoint. • Enables creation of multiple choice questions for audience response. • Software is free, but hardware needs to be purchased. • Has analysis / report building built into it. www.turningtechnologies.co.uk

  8. Lime Survey Uses in UEL Create more flexible end of module evaluation forms Staff & student focus groups University wide surveys e.g. Staff Development Survey Individual research & student projects Example Survey Overview Open source survey creation tool Users can • Create unlimited surveys based on 24 different survey question types. • Administer and deliver surveys to an unlimited number of users. • Provide users with a URL to access the survey • Review, manipulate and export results. • Import data from other surveys. http://surveys.uelconnect.org.uk

  9. ConnectingUEL (Elgg) Uses in UEL University wide initiatives e.g. The Green Thing Department / group / module / assessment specific sites Individual blogs and personal development Conference Sites Overview UELs Social Networking Tool: • Controlled by you • Informal • An emerging system • A safe environment Users can: • Join groups • Write Blogs & Discussion topics • Upload & share documents • Communicate & collaborate http://connecting.uel.ac.uk

  10. Wordpress Blog Uses in UEL School specific / project specific blogs e.g. http://blog.uelconnect.org.uk/hab/ http://blog.uelconnect.org.uk/rdbs/ Individuals blogs http://blog.uelconnect.org.uk/rob/ Individual student blogs / group assignments blogs? Overview In-house blogging tool Individual or group blogs enabled Users can: • Create blog posts • Add media (e.g. videos, audio & images) • Link to other blogs • Make their blog available via a RSS feed http://blog.uelconnect.org.uk

  11. Podcasting / Audio Recording Uses in UEL Introductions to key concepts, staff or modules. Recording of entire lecture Students audio recording for group projects. Overview Open source audio recording & editing software. Requires a recording device e.g. Headset / MP3 recorder. Users can: • Record audio • Edit audio, create tracks and add effects • Export audio as MP3 or WMA formats http://audacity.sourceforge.net

  12. Videos & Video Conversion Uses in UEL Guest lectures & short courses Q & A with external experts Course overviews Guest lecturers Overview • Recording of video content and making it available for students. • Recording using any appropriate devide e.g. Flip video, mobile phone, digital video camera, webcam. • Upload videos to server and converting to flash (a web accessible format). • Make videos available on UEL Plus, Blogs etc http://www.theflip.com /

  13. Lecture Capture Uses in UEL Guest lectures Short courses Example recording Distance Learning courses? Overview • Enables the recording of the screen, presenters voice and video. • Currently a ‘supported tool’. Requires technician support to record videos & upload content. • UEL is investigating implementing a wider scale lecture capture project. Watch this space… www.panopto.com

  14. Virtual Worlds Uses in UEL School of Health & Bioscience HABitat Crime scene Wet lab School of Psychology Virtual Campus Overview • Second Life® is one of the many 3D virtual worlds (Multi-user virtual environments) currently available. • Users engage in business, entertainment, social networking, gaming & learning. • A flickr site listing UK universities and colleges in Second life gives an overview of some of their activities. www.secondlife.com

  15. Further resources... • UEL e-learning website: • Turnitin, UEL Plus, New Technologies, Connecting UEL etc • www.uel.ac.uk/elearning • e-learning Mailbox • elearning@uel.ac.uk ...Thank you

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