Recently three members of the TEL Working Group shared examples of technology enhanced learning (TEL) that they have implemented, and achieved great advancements in student engagement and participation.
Inspired by the RSA Animate video of a TED Talk , David Hunt of IoE has produced a 6 minute animated video briefing for a key assessment for his teacher education students, using widely available software to create an animated video. David has no background in animation or drawing but what he has produced looks highly professional and students love it! David says it took him about 5 hours to produce – see the video and his presentation.
Paul Golz of ISES explained how he has used OneNote (available on all University computers as part of the Microsoft Office package) to create a collaborative online learning environment and portfolio assessment tool for one of his first year Dance modules. Structured around weekly directed study tasks, the content was developed and designed by a second year Vacation Teaching Development Assistant, and it is really impressive. Paul says his students quickly picked up OneNote and began engaging with it pre-entry! See more about it here.
Delivering a session to 40 Sports Therapy students in an evening slot was not working for Darren Cooper from ISES – students were showing all the classic signs of disengagement. So Darren moved the session and decided to experiment using synchronous use of the Blackboard virtual classroom and live lectures – which means students can participate in the session remotely if they wish. Three weeks into the semester, the module has 90%+ participation and much better engagement and learning. Find out more here.
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