This document discusses strategies for building a university-wide Community of Practice around information and communication technology (ICT)-enabled learning and teaching at Charles Sturt University. It outlines three dimensions that define a Community of Practice: domain of knowledge, community of relationships, and shared practice. It then describes initiatives taken in 2009 to foster the Community of Practice through university-wide video conferences, microblogging, and an online learning design showcase. The goal is to continue supporting growth through appropriate technologies, encouragement, and international links to share knowledge and professional development.
eLearning is learning utilizing electronic technologies to access educational curriculum outside of a traditional classroom. In most cases, it refers to a course, program or degree delivered completely online.
By;
Dr. A. Atieno Adala
Manager, Research & Development
African Virtual University (AVU)
She is currently leading the research project: Assessing the impact of adoption of OERs in sub-Saharan Africa: sub-project under Research on Open Educational Resources for Development (ROER4D) and funded by IDRC.
This presentation is a report on the ACFE ementor project, conducted in Victoria, Aus during 2008. It involved 9 ementors across the state working with community based organisations looking at how e-learning can support the delivery of their courses.
On 12 January 2012 the Rector of the University of Yaoundé I Prof. Oumarou Bouba and the Prof. Jakob Rhyner, UNU Vice Rector in Europe signed a Memorandum of Understanding to institutionalize the collaboration in the field of e-learning.
Developing literacies of open: across an institution and beyondStuart Nicol
ALT-C presentation, 8th September 2016 by Stuart Nicol
This presentation discusses a number of related initiatives at the University of Edinburgh in the context of supporting communities within the institution to acclimatise to the changing 'semiotic landscape' and shifting 'materiality of literacy' brought about by the technologies and policies of open education.
https://altc.alt.ac.uk/2016/sessions/developing-literacies-of-open-across-an-institution-and-beyond-1424/
Where did all my students go? This question is (or could be) asked by faculty all over the world. It is most appropriate in response to the migration of students from one professor to another (who listens to and understands them), or from one University to another (where everyone responds to them). It happens when students realize that their learning environment is the same one their parents had – boring, stifling, and very limited. In this presentation, we will discuss and demonstrate some recent technology developments that easily modernize teaching methods and quickly engage students. Learning environments should not be confined to the classroom – it’s time for them to be retrofitted . . . we’ll look at some examples.
Audio file available at http://www.archive.org/details/Retrofitting_Learning_Environments_339
Video is at http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8633232169755148829&hl=en
Achievements and opportunities for the use of the Internet in education in We...Internet Society
Africa Regional Internet Development Dialogue
Kigali, Rwanda, 8-9 May 2017
By Prof Hamidou Boly, Ecowas Commissioner for Education, Science and Culture
eLearning is learning utilizing electronic technologies to access educational curriculum outside of a traditional classroom. In most cases, it refers to a course, program or degree delivered completely online.
By;
Dr. A. Atieno Adala
Manager, Research & Development
African Virtual University (AVU)
She is currently leading the research project: Assessing the impact of adoption of OERs in sub-Saharan Africa: sub-project under Research on Open Educational Resources for Development (ROER4D) and funded by IDRC.
This presentation is a report on the ACFE ementor project, conducted in Victoria, Aus during 2008. It involved 9 ementors across the state working with community based organisations looking at how e-learning can support the delivery of their courses.
On 12 January 2012 the Rector of the University of Yaoundé I Prof. Oumarou Bouba and the Prof. Jakob Rhyner, UNU Vice Rector in Europe signed a Memorandum of Understanding to institutionalize the collaboration in the field of e-learning.
Developing literacies of open: across an institution and beyondStuart Nicol
ALT-C presentation, 8th September 2016 by Stuart Nicol
This presentation discusses a number of related initiatives at the University of Edinburgh in the context of supporting communities within the institution to acclimatise to the changing 'semiotic landscape' and shifting 'materiality of literacy' brought about by the technologies and policies of open education.
https://altc.alt.ac.uk/2016/sessions/developing-literacies-of-open-across-an-institution-and-beyond-1424/
Where did all my students go? This question is (or could be) asked by faculty all over the world. It is most appropriate in response to the migration of students from one professor to another (who listens to and understands them), or from one University to another (where everyone responds to them). It happens when students realize that their learning environment is the same one their parents had – boring, stifling, and very limited. In this presentation, we will discuss and demonstrate some recent technology developments that easily modernize teaching methods and quickly engage students. Learning environments should not be confined to the classroom – it’s time for them to be retrofitted . . . we’ll look at some examples.
Audio file available at http://www.archive.org/details/Retrofitting_Learning_Environments_339
Video is at http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8633232169755148829&hl=en
Achievements and opportunities for the use of the Internet in education in We...Internet Society
Africa Regional Internet Development Dialogue
Kigali, Rwanda, 8-9 May 2017
By Prof Hamidou Boly, Ecowas Commissioner for Education, Science and Culture
Digital Transformation Strategies at organizational level for universitiesDiana Andone
Presentation as keynote speaker by Dr. Diana Andone at the CONFERENCE DIGITALIZATION OF UNIVERSITIES on April 12, 2023
ONLINE https://university-conf.com/Digitalization_of_universities/ . With the topic Digital Transformation Strategies at organizational level for universities, the presentation included the European University Association report on Strategy and Organisational Culture (2022) adn teh Politehnica University of Timisoara experience.
Open learning in higher education an institutional approachBrian Murphy
The vaue of open learning can be a conflict within higher education instituions. This presentation is the result of an instituional review and research on the open education movement in higher education, given greater impetus by the advent of the MOOC. The journey of exploring MOOCs resulted, ironically, in an enhanced apreciation of OERs and revised strategic thinking of their impact for teaching and research, especially when viewed as a vehicle of co-creation between staff and students. Once value is attached, the principle becimes embedded and accepted rarher than an additional burden of academic endeavour; and the door is opened to the business case for systems, investment and development as well as academic development, support, reward and recognition.
Inaugural Lecture: It’s Third Space, Jim, but not as we know it: universities...Alex Dunedin
This is a podcast of the Inaugural Lecture of Professor Keith Smyth at the University of the Highlands and Islands: "It’s Third Space, Jim, but not as we know it: universities, community and digital practice"
Keith Smyth talks about the new and innovative ways that the digital can be used to support learning, and how the idea of empowering the learners can be an important space to set up for inventive learning and education. Getting the tools to create and the latitude to be creative can often be a missing element from education.
The lecture covers a great deal of ground which you can listen to and see the slides which accompany his talk when he officially accepted the Professorial role in the UHI.
http://wp.me/p4EpjT-3RU
#thirdspacejim @smythkrs
Building a global teaching profile: Showcasing Open Educational Resources a...Michael Paskevicius
Building a global teaching profile: Showcasing Open Educational Resources at the University of Cape Town (UCT).
Delivered November 18, 2009 at the Teaching with Technology Miniconference hosted by the Centre for Educational Technology at UCT.
Emerging models of connected professional development with chrissi nerantziSue Beckingham
Learning happens everywhere and all the time. It always did. It was and still is free-range and open. It is owned by the individual. Is education, particularly higher education, now moving into this direction too?
Spotting and seizing opportunities around us to learn, feeds our curiosity and gives our minds wings to explore, engage and experiment, create and grow. Today 'around us' has perhaps a different meaning for those who have access to the Internet and the distributed digital technologies. The affordances of digital tools and social media, transform us into connected active participants and imaginative creators. 'Around us' has gained a pan-geographical dimension and stretches across the globe, across societies and communities, across cultures. This new state of distributed togetherness creates new, exciting and often transformative learning and development opportunities we never had before.
https://showtime.gre.ac.uk/index.php/ecentre/apt2015/paper/viewPaper/758
Developing a Computer-Assisted Instruction Model for Vocational High Schoolsinventy
Research Inventy : International Journal of Engineering and Science is published by the group of young academic and industrial researchers with 12 Issues per year. It is an online as well as print version open access journal that provides rapid publication (monthly) of articles in all areas of the subject such as: civil, mechanical, chemical, electronic and computer engineering as well as production and information technology. The Journal welcomes the submission of manuscripts that meet the general criteria of significance and scientific excellence. Papers will be published by rapid process within 20 days after acceptance and peer review process takes only 7 days. All articles published in Research Inventy will be peer-reviewed.
Associate Professor Regine Wagner's workshop slides. Workshop to support the FLI, CSU (Aus) & Massey (NZ) research project “Fostering institutional change through distributive leadership approaches: Engaging academics and teaching support staff in blended and flexible learning”is being conducted as a partnership between CSU and Massey Universities.
The research methodology includes a force field analysis as a mechanism for analysing and describing the driving and constraining forces that shape the project at international, national, and local institutional levels.
Distributive Leadership and Transformative Institutional Change – Blended and...Charles Sturt University
This presentation was made at the Education 2011 to 2021 Summit (Global challenges and perspectives of blended and distance learning) 15th-18th Feb 2011, Sydney. (MIke Keppell, Merilyn Childs, Lyn Hay, Richard Taffe, Lucy Webster).
Also see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WECwGe9RgZA
Accounting 1 students used the one minute paper at the end of each tutorial over one semester. there was a significant improvement in final results compared to the same cohort in the previous years. Students recognised that the revision component of the one minute paper assisted their learning but did not recognise the benefits in the reflection process implicit in writing the one-minute paper. Students may need assistance with reflection.
Preliminary results of a series of interviews canvassing what ethical content is taught and how it is taught, either explictly or implicitly within the undergraduate business degrees.
Authentic learning: Collaborating, creating, critiquing and reflecting in Int...Charles Sturt University
This presentation discusses the process and outcomes of rethinking the design of a second year dual mode subject 'Principles of Channel Planning' to utilise more authentic learning strategies.
A brief description of an assessment piece for PSY202 (Developmental Psychology). The importance of information and scientific literacy in preparing students for public debate is examined.
Biological screening of herbal drugs: Introduction and Need for
Phyto-Pharmacological Screening, New Strategies for evaluating
Natural Products, In vitro evaluation techniques for Antioxidants, Antimicrobial and Anticancer drugs. In vivo evaluation techniques
for Anti-inflammatory, Antiulcer, Anticancer, Wound healing, Antidiabetic, Hepatoprotective, Cardio protective, Diuretics and
Antifertility, Toxicity studies as per OECD guidelines
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxRaedMohamed3
An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
Acetabularia Information For Class 9 .docxvaibhavrinwa19
Acetabularia acetabulum is a single-celled green alga that in its vegetative state is morphologically differentiated into a basal rhizoid and an axially elongated stalk, which bears whorls of branching hairs. The single diploid nucleus resides in the rhizoid.
Critical Reflections on Building a Community of Practice about ICT-enabled Learning and Teaching at CSU
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2. Critical Reflections on Building a Community of Practice about ICT-enabled Learning and Teaching at CSU Dr Philip Uys Charles Sturt University, Australia Director, Strategic Learning and Teaching Innovation Division of Learning and Teaching Services <puys@csu.edu.au> 27 th November 2009 http://www.wix.com/blue100/Fli-Dialogue
3. How would one go about supporting the growth of a university-wide Community of Practice (CoP) about ICT-enabled Learning and Teaching? Question
20. Future This CoP can provide rich learning experiences, collaborative professional practice possibilities and synergies. We aim to continue to support the growth of this CoP through the provision and blending of appropriate technologies, providing encouragement to participants and linking University activities.
21. How can one further enhance and support this Community of Practice (CoP) about ICT-enabled Learning and Teaching? Question The biggest temptation is to settle for too little Thomas Merton
22. Thank You Dr Philip Uys Charles Sturt University, Australia Director, Strategic Learning and Teaching Innovation Division of Learning and Teaching Services <puys@csu.edu.au> http://www.wix.com/blue100/Fli-Dialogue
23. Wenger, E., McDermott, R., and Snyder, W. 2002. Cultivating communities of practice: a guide to managing knowledge . Harvard Business School Press, Boston Bromage, A. (2006). The Management of Planned Change: An interdisciplinary perspective . In Hunt, L., Bromage, A. and Tomkinson, B. (Eds.). (2006). The Realities of Change in Higher Education: Interventions to Promote Learning and Teaching. London: Routledge.
