The use of gamification (using game rules in non-game contexts) to make the Vula forum and wiki more interesting to use. The honours project ultimately looked at gamifying only the Vula wiki and here is a link to it http://people.cs.uct.ac.za/~dtakpuie/Project/
Visualizing an Open Innovation Platform: The structure and dynamics of Demola...Jukka Huhtamäki
Visualizing an Open Innovation Platform: The structure and dynamics of Demola
Jukka Huhtamäki, Ville Luotonen, Ville Kairamo, Kaisa Still and Martha G. Russell
Presentation at Academic MindTrek 2013
The use of gamification (using game rules in non-game contexts) to make the Vula forum and wiki more interesting to use. The honours project ultimately looked at gamifying only the Vula wiki and here is a link to it http://people.cs.uct.ac.za/~dtakpuie/Project/
Visualizing an Open Innovation Platform: The structure and dynamics of Demola...Jukka Huhtamäki
Visualizing an Open Innovation Platform: The structure and dynamics of Demola
Jukka Huhtamäki, Ville Luotonen, Ville Kairamo, Kaisa Still and Martha G. Russell
Presentation at Academic MindTrek 2013
The Viewpoint Project: Engaging a Disenfranchised Community with Street Tech...mysociety
Nick presented a session at The Impacts of Civic Technology Conference (TICTeC2015) on 25 March 2015 in London.
To see more coverage of TICTeC2015, visit: http://lanyrd.com/2015/tictec/
Are we really making a difference? Lessons from Nesta's Innovation LabNesta
Presentation by Philip Colligan, an Executive Director of Nesta's Innovation Lab, given on 8 October at the launch of Social Spaces 2014. The launch was part of ThinkFest - an event hosted by the Lien Centre for Social Innovation at Singapore Management University.
Pop-up Living Labs: Experiments in Co-creating Service Design with Diverse St...Ulster University
This presentation outlines some experimental work undertaken to help co-create service designs in the healthcare domain of reablement. The presentation outlines the background to the experimental work before reviewing relevant academic literature in the innovation space, specifically encompassing triple-helix concepts and living labs. It then presents the findings from the experimental work before concluding with a discussion on the findings. The discussion is primarily concerned with the usefulness of a novel ‘pop-up’ living lab conception.
Research in Distance Education:
from present findings to future agendas. Closing keynote presentation.
Martin Oliver
Higher Education Academy Research Observatory
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.).
The Viewpoint Project: Engaging a Disenfranchised Community with Street Tech...mysociety
Nick presented a session at The Impacts of Civic Technology Conference (TICTeC2015) on 25 March 2015 in London.
To see more coverage of TICTeC2015, visit: http://lanyrd.com/2015/tictec/
Are we really making a difference? Lessons from Nesta's Innovation LabNesta
Presentation by Philip Colligan, an Executive Director of Nesta's Innovation Lab, given on 8 October at the launch of Social Spaces 2014. The launch was part of ThinkFest - an event hosted by the Lien Centre for Social Innovation at Singapore Management University.
Pop-up Living Labs: Experiments in Co-creating Service Design with Diverse St...Ulster University
This presentation outlines some experimental work undertaken to help co-create service designs in the healthcare domain of reablement. The presentation outlines the background to the experimental work before reviewing relevant academic literature in the innovation space, specifically encompassing triple-helix concepts and living labs. It then presents the findings from the experimental work before concluding with a discussion on the findings. The discussion is primarily concerned with the usefulness of a novel ‘pop-up’ living lab conception.
Research in Distance Education:
from present findings to future agendas. Closing keynote presentation.
Martin Oliver
Higher Education Academy Research Observatory
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.).
From Zero to Hero: How Red Letter Days Fast-Tracked A Successful Affiliate Pr...auexpo Conference
Red Letter Day was famously saved from administration by Dragon Peter Jones and Theo Paphitis in August 2005 - Since then the company placed a major focus on growing affiliates sales from Q3 2007. As a result affiliate sales value increased 60% from 2007 to 2008 and by 101% from January to June 2008 to June 2009. In this session Angela and Joshna identify the strategies that have driven this rapid uplift and resulted in their highly commended award at the a4uAwards earlier in the year. Topics for discussion include how to effectively create noise for your programme and grab affiliates attention, developing a flexible and workable commission structure, affiliate communication strategy, running programmes on multiple networks, effective de-duping policy, tailoring strategy based on the affiliate demographic and new angles such as the barriers to video content.
Are Open Educational Resources the future of (e-)learning?KasiaKAka
Presentation of the paper 'Are Open Educational Resources the future of (e-)learning?' at the
3rd International Futur(e)-Learning Conference
10-14 May 2010, Istanbul, Turkey
Building and Communicating Evidence of Effectiveness in OER through Collectiv...Robert Farrow
Much of the evidence surrounding the use (and re-use) of OER is fragmentary or anecdotal. The OLnet project has developed a software tool for effectively gathering, sharing and judging the evidence around key issues of OER. The Evidence Hub distills key insights from the cloud of discussion and opinion creating a thematically indexed, structured ecosystem of organisations, project, issues, recommendations and evidence for the use of those who form the Open Education movement. In this presentation we explain the key concepts behind the Evidence Hub and some of its possible uses.
A summary of the thoughts and directions for the work on researching Open Educational Resources after one year of the Hewlett Foundation supported work on OLnet - The Open Learning network.
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OpenLearn to OLnet: Researching Open LearningOpenLearn .
Patrick McAndrew, Associate Director (Learning and Teaching) for the Open University's Institute of Educational Technology.
Presentation from the "OpenLearn 3 Years On: Milestones & Future Outlook " event.
The proliferation of communication technologies is profoundly changing the nature of academic practice. In this presentation I describe the impact of blogging and social networking tools on the practice and dissemination of academic research across disciplinary boundaries. I suggest that the traditional notion of the university is giving way to communities of scholars who are not tied to particular institutions, and less dependent on traditional forms of dissemination and publication. The resulting ‘democratisation’ of academia is portrayed in terms of a tension between democracy and expert knowledge mediated by technology.
One prominent contemporary challenge for technologists is to understand the ongoing impact of technological change on academic communities. At The Open University, the Digital Scholarship research team is mapping the use of Twitter in order to better understand user engagement with these technologies. I will present headline findings from this research and discuss the implications for scholarly practice at the OU.
Patrick McAndrew, Elpida Makriyannis, Cathy Casserly & Tim Vollmer (2012), Mapping the OER Landscape. Presentation at OCWC Global 5th May 2012, Cambridge MA, USA.
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What Actually Is Artificial Intelligence?Doug Clow
Talk for MK Geek Night, 23 Sep 2021
AI means more hype, more technology, more future - and more money! But what actually is it? In this talk, Doug will explain what people mean by artificial intelligence and machine learning, what sort of problems they can solve, and how they do it. We'll see a range of examples where they're being used, and look at how it goes well and how it goes wrong, from entertaining AI weirdness to serious algorithmic bias. You won't end up being able to implement techniques like Support Vector Machines or Generative Adversarial Networks (unless you already could) but you should end up with a better idea of what the people who can are up to.
How to get to Runter End: Generating English placenames with a neural networkDoug Clow
These are slides for a talk at MK Geek Night, Thu 7 March 2019. Doug trained a neural network on the official database of placenames in England, then got it to generate its own suggestions. Some were convincing, some were funny, and some even turned out to be real places. Doug will give a bit of an explanation of how he did it, and show some of the best results.
A partial history of Educational Technology at the Open UniversityDoug Clow
This is a talk given at the OU's Computers and Learning Research Group, on 17 Jan 2019. In it I give a very partial history of educational technology at the Open University, since its founding in 1969 to the present day. It’ll be partial in multiple senses. A full history would take far longer than a single session. If I gave a comprehensively synoptic account, it’d be too broad-brush to be interesting. So I’ll be selecting elements to focus on, and I’ll be unashamedly partial in picking the ones that appeal particularly to me. We’ve always been pioneers in using technology to help our students learn. What that means has changed profoundly in some ways, and is much the same in others. As Santayana said, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” Come along to hear the digital equivalent of “I remember when all this was fields”!
Where is the evidence? A call to action for learning analyticsDoug Clow
Keynote presentation at LASI-Rocky Mountains online conference, 12 June 2017, based on a similar talk at LAK17, Learning Analytics and Knowledge Conference 2017, Vancouver. An analysis of the nature of evidence, the state of the evidence in the field of learning analytics, and some suggestions for ways to improve, based on work from the LACE project's Evidence Hub.
Trains and Balloons: An Introduction to Learning AnalyticsDoug Clow
Slides for a talk given at the Institute of Physics Higher Education Group meeting on Concept Inventories and Learning Analytics, Tue 4 April 2017, Open University, UK
A Whistestop Tour of Theories for TEL ResearchDoug Clow
Presentation to postgraduate students at the Institute of Educational Technology, The Open University, UK, 28 Feb 2017. A very brief overview of some of the theories that are often referenced in TEL research.
LAEP Visions of the Future of Learning AnalyticsDoug Clow
Presentation on the LACE project's Visions of the Future of Learning Analytics work from the LAEP project's expert workshop in Amsterdam, 15-16 March 2016.
How can universities scale up learning analytics beyond small-scale pilots to seriously use data to improve student learning? This interactive workshop was designed to help you think this through for your institution.
Universities are hard to change. Having good data and analytics is a good start, but is only one part of success. This session will provide tools and frameworks to help you analyse what else is needed, building on experiences of successful large-scale learning analytics activity at the Open University and the University of Technology, Sydney, and from the pan-European Learning Analytics Community Exchange project.
Slides for a talk at Bett, London, 20 January 2016.
Visions of the Future of Learning AnalyticsDoug Clow
Eight visions of the future of learning analytics, created as a way of exploring possible futures by the LACE (Learning Analytics Community Exchange) Project, and presented at Bett 2016, London, 20 January 2016
Moving through MOOCs: Pedagogy, Learning and Patterns of Engagement.
Presentation at EC-TEL 2015, September, 2015, Toledo, Spain.
[This is the shorter, more visual version. The detailed version is available at http://www.slideshare.net/R3beccaF/moving-through-moocs-pedagogy-learning-and-patterns-of-engagement.]
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) are part of the lifelong learning experience of people worldwide. Many of these learners participate fully. However, the high levels of dropout on most of these courses are a cause for concern. Previous studies have suggested that there are patterns of engagement within MOOCs that vary according to the pedagogy employed. The current paper builds on this work and examines MOOCs from different providers that have been offered on the FutureLearn platform. A cluster analysis of these MOOCs shows that engagement patterns are related to pedagogy and course duration. Learners did not work through a three-week MOOC in the same ways that learners work through the first three weeks of an eight-week MOOC.
Creating an action plan for learning analyticsDoug Clow
Slides for a talk at Bett 2015, London, on Friday 23 January at Excel.
Learning analytics has great potential. By using data more effectively, we can understand and improve learning and the learning environment. Trail-blazing projects, exciting demonstrations and earnest strategy papers set out a compelling vision for data in HE.
That vision can sometimes seem far from institutional reality. How can we get some of those benefits for our learners?
This interactive workshop will help participants assess their institution’s current capability for making use of learning analytics, and help them plan for action. The facilitators will draw on a wide range of practical experience, including from the pan-European Learning Analytics Community Exchange project.
Learning Analytics: Making learning better?Doug Clow
Learning Analytics: Making learning better?
Slides for a talk at Bett 2015, London, Fri 23 January, as part of the LACE project (www.laceproject.eu)
This panel discussion starts with a short introduction to learning analytics and educational data mining, highlighting how European schools are using different types of data to help support, manage and predict learning outcomes. It includes viewpoints from national school networks in the Nordic countries and the Netherlands, a research input from the European Commission supported LACE project highlighting research on the use of learning analytics and an expert input on ethical and privacy issues in the application of learning analytics. Participants will be encouraged to share their views and where interested to join the growing LACE Community
Learning Analytics Examples from the UK, Australia and North AmericaDoug Clow
Examples of Learning Analytics from the UK, Australia and North America, aimed at schools level. Slides from a talk at a pre-conference seminar on learning analytics at the EMINENT conference, European Schoolnet, Pädagogishe Hochschule Zürich, 12 November 2014.
What is Learning Analytics? Slides from a talk at a pre-conference seminar on learning analytics at the EMINENT conference, European Schoolnet, Pädagogishe Hochschule Zürich, 12 November 2014.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
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!
Executive Directors Chat Leveraging AI for Diversity, Equity, and InclusionTechSoup
Let’s explore the intersection of technology and equity in the final session of our DEI series. Discover how AI tools, like ChatGPT, can be used to support and enhance your nonprofit's DEI initiatives. Participants will gain insights into practical AI applications and get tips for leveraging technology to advance their DEI goals.
A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
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.
Model Attribute Check Company Auto PropertyCeline George
In Odoo, the multi-company feature allows you to manage multiple companies within a single Odoo database instance. Each company can have its own configurations while still sharing common resources such as products, customers, and suppliers.
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.
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?
This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
Safalta Digital marketing institute in Noida, provide complete applications that encompass a huge range of virtual advertising and marketing additives, which includes search engine optimization, virtual communication advertising, pay-per-click on marketing, content material advertising, internet analytics, and greater. These university courses are designed for students who possess a comprehensive understanding of virtual marketing strategies and attributes.Safalta Digital Marketing Institute in Noida is a first choice for young individuals or students who are looking to start their careers in the field of digital advertising. The institute gives specialized courses designed and certification.
for beginners, providing thorough training in areas such as SEO, digital communication marketing, and PPC training in Noida. After finishing the program, students receive the certifications recognised by top different universitie, setting a strong foundation for a successful career in digital marketing.