1. SHUspice:
enhancing the flavour of learning
with
David Eddy, Sue Beckingham,
Julie Gillin and David Smith
#SHUspice
Using virtual learning spaces to enhance
learning and teaching
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APPETIZERS
Below are a number of activities that we
might as Teachers consider using with
students:
• Feedback
• Tutorials
• Q&As
• Pre-reading
• Guest Lectures
• Group presentations, reports
• Reflective writing
• Portfolios
• Research
The following recipes provide examples of
virtual learning spaces in which these can
take place and associated activities.
Virtual Learning Spaces

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INGREDIENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS
PINTEREST
https://www.pinterest.com
Pinterest is a website where users can upload, save,
sort, and manage images - known as pins - and other
media content (e.g., videos and images) through
collections known as pinboards.
Boards can be personal or collaborative, public or
private. You can create as many themed boards as you
wish.
Virtual Learning Spaces

4. RECIPE
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• Collect images of the best places to gather for group work
• Collaboratively build a reading list by pinning images of book
covers, articles, websites
• Create 'about me' pins for the class
• Create a photo board for the course tutor team
• Use as a group to curate resources for a collaborative
assignment
• Showcase practical work

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DIIGO
https://www.diigo.com
Diigo is a social bookmarking website which allows
signed-up users to bookmark and tag web-pages.
Additionally, it allows users to highlight any part of a
webpage and attach sticky notes to specific highlights
or to a whole page.
There is a also a teachers console, where you can set
up private groups https://www.diigo.com/education
Collaboratively build a library of resources with links,
pages, notes, pictures.
Virtual Learning Spaces

6. RECIPE
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• Build a library of shared resources for the course or module
• Student initiated space for group work projects to save links to
research sources
• Utilise group annotations using the Teacher console to
collaboratively build a literature review for an assignment
• Use the annotations to critique sources saved

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FACEBOOK
https://www.facebook.com/
Facebook is a social networking tool that allows
individuals to create personal profiles and 'friend'
others. In addition there is the provision to create
groups which may be open or closed (invite only).
Within groups you don't need to be 'friends' and
members of the group cannot see you personal profile
(unless the settings are public).
Within groups there is the facility to exchange
messages, post status updates and photos, share
videos and receive notifications when others read the
updates.Virtual Learning Spaces

8. RECIPE
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• Plan and promote course events
• Forum for Q&As
• Group project space to share documents, discuss and plan
• Informal 'getting to know you' space which can be used during
induction or pre-arrival
• Special interest groups

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PBWORKS
http://www.pbworks.com/
PBworks is an example of a wiki tool. Users can create
interconnected pages - think Wikipedia.
The tool allows individuals and groups to capture
knowledge, share files, and manage projects. It tracks
every change, and automatically notifies users.
Multimedia can also be embedded e.g. images, videos,
audio.
Virtual Learning Spaces

10. RECIPE
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• Team website
• Project collaboration
• Collate how to/user guides
• A-Z glossaries
• Q and A boards

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LINKEDIN
https://www.linkedin.com/
LinkedIn is a professional networking site where you
can connect to your trusted contacts, exchange
knowledge, ideas and opportunities.
In addition to being a space to share your digital CV
and search for jobs, the social networking affordances
allow users to interact within groups, share and
comment through updates on both individuals and
company pages. The space allow users to meet others
beyond their immediate network, where they can learn
from each other.
Virtual Learning Spaces

12. RECIPE
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• Group discussions
• Setting up an Alumni group
• Q&A forum
• Sharing links to useful information
• Connect with experts and professionals
• Special interest groups

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WORDPRESS
https://wordpress.com/
WordPress is an example of a blogging tool. Blog
posts are typically short to medium length entries
which can be written by individuals or collaboratively;
can be private, invite only or public; have the option to
turn on comments (which can be screened).
Multimedia such as video, audio and images can be
embedded in posts.
Blog posts ca be shared via social networks to seek
further feedback and discussion.
Virtual Learning Spaces

14. RECIPE
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• Course newsletter
• Forum for discussion
• Publish written work for tutor/peer/public feedback
• Collaborative writing space
• Research and comment on blogs written by
experts/professionals in your field
• Reflective logs
• PDP/CPD multimedia portfolio

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PEBBLEPAD
http://www.pebblepad.co.uk/
PebblePad is web-based EPortfolio system. Users
can create webfolios (type of webpage) and journal
entries as part of a blog. Videos and Photos can be
imported from YouTube and Flickr. Assets can be
tagged, which allow them to be re-used in different
parts of the software, e.g. the same asset can be part
of a webfolio and a journal.
Users can share the records and assign differential
permissions to view, comment, copy or collaborate.
permissions.
Virtual Learning Spaces

16. RECIPE
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• Evidencing CPD and PPDP
• Module delivery
• Discussion forums
• Social Cafe
• Action planning
• Scaffolding reflection

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GOOGLE DOCS
http://go.shu.ac.uk/google
Google Docs, Sheets, Slides and Forms allow users to
create and edit documents online collaboratively with
others in real time and asynchronously. The apps are
available as web applications, as Chrome apps that
work offline and as mobile apps for Android and iOS.
Both staff and students now have access to these tools
which can be used to work independently or
collaboratively: between students or by staff. Access is
through your usual SHU login.
(Note: you can also create personal Google accounts)Virtual Learning Spaces

18. RECIPE
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• Collaborative documents and presentations
• Use comments to provide student feedback
• Student questions
• Sharing resources
• Arranging tutorial time slots
• Student group work folder for meetings. minutes and actions

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TWITTER
https://twitter.com/
Twitter is a microblogging tool that allow you to share short
succinct message of up to 140 characters. Within the message
URL links may be included to web pages sharing things like
articles, news stories, videos, podcasts and images.
A hashtag can also be added which is a keyword preceded with
#. Examples of use might include a conference where those
attending include the chosen hashtag e.g. #HEAConf2015.
When users search for that hashtag in the search bar it will pull
together everyone's tweets that contain the hashtag.
It is beneficial to add a bio to your profile so that others can see
your interests and know to connect with you. Make connections
with those that interest you
Virtual Learning Spaces

20. RECIPE
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• Personal CPD (following educators/professionals)
• Tweet chats e.g. #LTHEchat
• Dedicated module or course hashtag and /or account
• Follow experts and professionals (observing good practice)
• Tutor shared resources
• Curation of resources using Storify

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PADLET
https://padlet.com/
Padlet is a virtual notice board that allows people to
express their thoughts on a common topic easily. It
works like an online sheet of paper where people can
put any content (e.g. text, images or video) anywhere
on the page, together with anyone, from any device.
By default, Padlet Walls are semi-private. What that
means is that when you create a new wall, the address
(or url) is only known to you and not published publicly.
When you share the address with others, either
through email or social networks, the wall can be seen
by those who view the link.
Virtual Learning Spaces

22. RECIPES
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• Personal note taking
• To-do lists
• Collaborative Q&As
• Student Feedback
• Curation of resources
• Debate: for and against

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Using virtual learning spaces to enhance
learning and teaching
#SHUspice Chefs
Sue Beckingham
David Eddy
Julie Gillin
David Smith
Sheffield Hallam University
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