Case Studies
What's happening?
Some examples of elearning in practice from across the higher education sector complied by Joint Information Services Committee (JISC).
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Learning without boundaries
Looks at the use of mobile technologies within the higher education sector. "Universities will need to become more technologically responsive and sophisticated, incorporating mobile and wireless learning at the core of their provision." John Traxler, Learning and Teaching Research Fellow, University of Wolverhampton.
Assessment for learning
Looks at the use of online assessment to improve student learning and attainment with undergraduate Law students at Oxford Brookes University. "A strong correlation was also found between quiz-taking and attendance at seminars. It has become clear that one of the major impacts of online assessment has been to increase engagement with traditional teaching and learning."
Promoting active learning
Looks at the use of personal response systems at the University of Strathclyde to create interactive lectures and enhance student learning. "This revealed that students interact with lecture content and with each other in a number of different ways when using polling devices and that the variation in techniques stimulates learning still further. Results from diagnostic tests provide further evidence of raised standards in the department. The retention problem has been greatly reduced; exit interviews with those leaving show that lack of motivation is no longer cited as a cause."
Developing problem-solving skills
Looks at the use of implementation and embedding of a virtual learning environment at the University of Central England, and its impact on learning and teaching. “I’ve read many times that the VLE is a Trojan horse that gets staff to think about how they teach. Once you make the move into e-learning, it definitely makes you think more about your face-to-face teaching.” Alan Staley, Head of Learning Technology Development Unit, UCE.