The OERu from the inside out and the outside inwitthaus
Presentation given at SAIDE (South African Institution of Distance Education) in Johannesburg, 15 June 2012. The audience included friends of mine from the University of the Witwatersrand and consultants in the fields of adult basic education and training, and so I included an overview of the whole field of OERs before sharing what I had learnt about the OER university through my TOUCANS research.
Presentation overview:
Part 1: OERs... the story so far
Part 2: The OERu from the inside out (views of people working within OERu network institutions)
Part 3: The OERu from the outside in (UK HEI views on the OERu concept)
Please note that this is work in progress and findings are indicative.
Abstract
According to the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management, today’s biology graduates lack the key species identification skills required by prospective employees. This mismatch between students’ skills and employers’ requirements has serious implications for employability after graduation. Interactive species identification apps on mobile learning devices, such as iPads, have the potential to encourage active engagement with the process of identification and provide a means for students to (re)connect with nature. A pilot study funded by a Keele University teaching innovation grant and School of Life Sciences teaching equipment grant investigated the potential of iPad educational apps to boost species identification skills. Working in pairs, twelve final year undergraduate students were given one hour to locate eight target trees on the Keele campus using the Here&Near app and then utilise four tree species ID apps (FSC trees, ForestXplorer, LeafsnapHD and Isoperla’s TreeID) to identify the tree species. The students completed pre- and post-activity evaluation questionnaires and produced a post-activity reflective audio commentary using Fotobabble. The pre-study questionnaire revealed that 92% of students thought tree ID apps would aid identification skills, while only 50% of students agreed that iPads would facilitate collaboration. The post-study evaluation revealed that not all tree apps were equally useful in learning, along with a transformation of student opinion regarding the collaborative aspect of the activity. The second phase
of the study is to embed a modified version of the tree tour into a first year undergraduate practical, and evaluate how this affects the ability to correctly identify trees on the lab exam. The preliminary results from this study indicate that a group-orientated collaborative problem-solving approach encouraged communication and development of skills based on all their senses (visual, verbal, etc.).
Part of a panel discussion at Learning Analytics and Knowledge 2014 - LAK14 - in Indianapolis.
This presentation contains the first and last sections of the panel discussion.
The OERu from the inside out and the outside inwitthaus
Presentation given at SAIDE (South African Institution of Distance Education) in Johannesburg, 15 June 2012. The audience included friends of mine from the University of the Witwatersrand and consultants in the fields of adult basic education and training, and so I included an overview of the whole field of OERs before sharing what I had learnt about the OER university through my TOUCANS research.
Presentation overview:
Part 1: OERs... the story so far
Part 2: The OERu from the inside out (views of people working within OERu network institutions)
Part 3: The OERu from the outside in (UK HEI views on the OERu concept)
Please note that this is work in progress and findings are indicative.
Abstract
According to the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management, today’s biology graduates lack the key species identification skills required by prospective employees. This mismatch between students’ skills and employers’ requirements has serious implications for employability after graduation. Interactive species identification apps on mobile learning devices, such as iPads, have the potential to encourage active engagement with the process of identification and provide a means for students to (re)connect with nature. A pilot study funded by a Keele University teaching innovation grant and School of Life Sciences teaching equipment grant investigated the potential of iPad educational apps to boost species identification skills. Working in pairs, twelve final year undergraduate students were given one hour to locate eight target trees on the Keele campus using the Here&Near app and then utilise four tree species ID apps (FSC trees, ForestXplorer, LeafsnapHD and Isoperla’s TreeID) to identify the tree species. The students completed pre- and post-activity evaluation questionnaires and produced a post-activity reflective audio commentary using Fotobabble. The pre-study questionnaire revealed that 92% of students thought tree ID apps would aid identification skills, while only 50% of students agreed that iPads would facilitate collaboration. The post-study evaluation revealed that not all tree apps were equally useful in learning, along with a transformation of student opinion regarding the collaborative aspect of the activity. The second phase
of the study is to embed a modified version of the tree tour into a first year undergraduate practical, and evaluate how this affects the ability to correctly identify trees on the lab exam. The preliminary results from this study indicate that a group-orientated collaborative problem-solving approach encouraged communication and development of skills based on all their senses (visual, verbal, etc.).
Part of a panel discussion at Learning Analytics and Knowledge 2014 - LAK14 - in Indianapolis.
This presentation contains the first and last sections of the panel discussion.
Level One - Unlock Your Career in Manufacturing - SampleAnanth Palaniappan
Many studies in India state that more than 90% of engineers are not readily employable, resulting in poor understanding of the shop floor, reduced productivity and resulting in poor business performance of the companies.
Level One is a detailed guide on providing induction training to engineers and graduates joining the manufacturing sector in India, which is not covered in any curriculum. This book will help in understanding the fundamentals of various functions, job responsibilities, various tools and techniques, MIS reports and the analysis to be done, thus serving as an Induction Kit for new employees.
Visit www.levelone.co.in to read about the book and order
Buy this book here: https://notionpress.com/read/level-one
The Practical Case for Quality: The Teacher and Student Perspective Brandon Muramatsu
Philip Bell leads a panel discussion at the Conversations on Quality: A Symposium on K-12 Online Learning hosted by MIT and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, January 24-25, 2012, Cambridge, MA.
The Learner, the Curriculum and the WardrobeDr Wayne Barry
The workshop ran as part of the Learning & Teaching Conference at Canterbury Christ Church University on Monday 30th June 2014. It was co-presented with Lynne Burroughs and sets out to examine and present examples of how e-portfolios (the ‘wardrobe’ of the title) can be embedded within the curriculum, thus allowing students to demonstrate the development of their skills and learning across a range of personal, academic and professional touch points. Furthermore, it is envisaged that e-portfolios could enable students to become 21st century self-reflective practitioners, a critical graduate skill, and to develop ‘multiple voices’ that are suitable for different audiences.
Delegates were asked to consider how e-portfolios could be situated within their own subject and professional disciplines and discuss the opportunities and challenges in embedding such a tool within their own curriculum.
This presentation is geared towards providing an overview on PjBL and on giving a practical example on how this instructional approach or strategy was used to teach mobile app development to K-12 students in a blended learning environment.
Level One - Unlock Your Career in Manufacturing - SampleAnanth Palaniappan
Many studies in India state that more than 90% of engineers are not readily employable, resulting in poor understanding of the shop floor, reduced productivity and resulting in poor business performance of the companies.
Level One is a detailed guide on providing induction training to engineers and graduates joining the manufacturing sector in India, which is not covered in any curriculum. This book will help in understanding the fundamentals of various functions, job responsibilities, various tools and techniques, MIS reports and the analysis to be done, thus serving as an Induction Kit for new employees.
Visit www.levelone.co.in to read about the book and order
Buy this book here: https://notionpress.com/read/level-one
The Practical Case for Quality: The Teacher and Student Perspective Brandon Muramatsu
Philip Bell leads a panel discussion at the Conversations on Quality: A Symposium on K-12 Online Learning hosted by MIT and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, January 24-25, 2012, Cambridge, MA.
The Learner, the Curriculum and the WardrobeDr Wayne Barry
The workshop ran as part of the Learning & Teaching Conference at Canterbury Christ Church University on Monday 30th June 2014. It was co-presented with Lynne Burroughs and sets out to examine and present examples of how e-portfolios (the ‘wardrobe’ of the title) can be embedded within the curriculum, thus allowing students to demonstrate the development of their skills and learning across a range of personal, academic and professional touch points. Furthermore, it is envisaged that e-portfolios could enable students to become 21st century self-reflective practitioners, a critical graduate skill, and to develop ‘multiple voices’ that are suitable for different audiences.
Delegates were asked to consider how e-portfolios could be situated within their own subject and professional disciplines and discuss the opportunities and challenges in embedding such a tool within their own curriculum.
This presentation is geared towards providing an overview on PjBL and on giving a practical example on how this instructional approach or strategy was used to teach mobile app development to K-12 students in a blended learning environment.
Open Educational Resources: Nuts & Bolts of Developing an Online Plagiarism T...UCD Library
Presentation given by Jennifer Collery, College Liaison Librarian at University College Dublin Library to LIR Annual Seminar, Dublin, Ireland on March 21, 2014.
Slides from my Keynote at ALT-C in Manchester, UK Sept. 2009. Two major topics - Jon Dron and my Taxonomy of the Many (review) and a new slides on Open Scholarship. CC but attribution requested
Presentation for my PhD colleagues at the University of North Texas on Communities of Practice, Professional Learning Communities and Professional Learning Networks
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!
Normal Labour/ Stages of Labour/ Mechanism of LabourWasim Ak
Normal labor is also termed spontaneous labor, defined as the natural physiological process through which the fetus, placenta, and membranes are expelled from the uterus through the birth canal at term (37 to 42 weeks
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.
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
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkTechSoup
Dive into the world of AI! Experts Jon Hill and Tareq Monaur will guide you through AI's role in enhancing nonprofit websites and basic marketing strategies, making it easy to understand and apply.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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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.
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptxEduSkills OECD
Francesca Gottschalk from the OECD’s Centre for Educational Research and Innovation presents at the Ask an Expert Webinar: How can education support child empowerment?
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptx
Exemplars
1. They look good so far: Developing and evaluating Moodle exemplar units Educational development team: Yvonne Breyer Lyn Collins Kristina Hollis Tom Kerr Fiona Nicolson Robert Parker Natalie Spence Vanessa Warren Academic Staff: Paul Beggs Matt Bower Bill Calcutt Steve D’Alessandro Sheila Degotardi Tony Eyers Simon George Wendy Rogers
2. They look good so far: Developing and evaluating Moodle exemplar units Background/context Demo of exemplars Future evaluation plans Questions planetary nebula with unconventional good looks By ESA/Hubble & NASA (http://spacetelescope.org/images/potw1114a/) via Wikimedia Commons
11. ilearn@mq.edu.au http://mq.edu.au/ilearn Educational Development team: Yvonne Breyer Lyn Collins Kristina Hollis Tom Kerr Fiona Nicolson Robert Parker Natalie Spence Vanessa Warren Academic Staff: Paul Beggs Matt Bower Bill Calcutt Steve D’Alessandro Sheila Degotardi Tony Eyers Simon George Wendy Rogers
Editor's Notes
Add names of the EDG and the academics
Number of units = 2,000Students 30,000Staff 2,000
Ask the audience
A grant from the provost = $2,500 per exemplar unit
Google spreadsheet/matrixProcess:Design briefDesign ideas – matrixBuildSign offScreen capture