Integrating technology in learning and teaching : a practical guide for educators

Author

• Maier, Pat

Additional Author(s)

• Warren, Adam

Publisher

London: Routledge, 2012

Language

English

ISBN

9780749431808

Series

Subject(s)

• COMPUTER-ASSISTED INSTRUCTION
• TEACHING--AIDS AND DEVICES
• EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

Notes

. Bibliography: p. 158. Index: p. 161-162

Abstract

This volume looks at the issues involved in integrating new technologies within the education process. It includes activities, case studies and notes for use by all teaching in higher education.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

vii, 162 p.

Dimension

25 cm.

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents;
Introduction; Who is this book for?;
Overview; The Active*Guide Web Site;
1. Agendas for change in higher education;
1.1 The 'political' agenda;
1.1.1 The impact of the information revolution on higher education;
1.1.2 Reforms in UK higher education;
1.2 The learning and teaching agenda;
1.2.1 Transformative learning;
1.3 Supporting these agendas;
1.3.1 UK Higher Education Funding councils;
1.3.2 Staff development in the use of C & IT;
1.3.3 Subject support; References;
2. Developing new teaching skills.
2.1 The changing model of learning and teaching
2.2 Essential requirements for all users of C & IT;
2.2.1 Staff access to suitable computers;
2.2.2 Student access to institutional computers;
2.2.3 Student access using home computers;
2.2.4 Students with disabilities;
2.2.5 Do we have sufficient computing skills?;
2.2.6 Can we get adequate technical support?;
2.2.7 Procedures for putting programs and other resources on to anetwork;
2.2.8 Three things you must do to avoid disaster;
2.3 Creating multimedia resources;
2.3.1 Word-processed documents;
2.3.2 Presentations;
2.3.3 Digital images.
2.3.4 Graphics and clip-art2.3.5 Web pages;
2.3.6 Digital audio;
2.3.7 Digital video;
2.3.8 Simulations;
2.4 Copyright issues; References;
3. Designing learning environments;
3.1 Open learning materials;
3.2 Key considerations when writing open learning materials;
3.2.1 Methods of teaching and modes of learning to encourage independent learning;
3.2.2 A quick overview of writing open learning materials;
3.3 Planning resource bases for open learning environments;
3.3.1 Designing resource-based learning environments;
3.3.2 Creating a resource-based learning Web site; Appendix; References.
4. Using communication technologies to facilitate learning
4.1.1 Online discussion in groups;
4.1.2 The experience of learning in online groups;
4.1.3 Collaboration in online groups;
4.1.4 The use of roles in online groups;
4.1.5 Making decisions in online groups;
4.1.6 Assessing participation;
4.1.7 Learning to learn online;
4.2 Structuring online seminars;
4.3 Facilitating online groups;
4.4 How electronic communications can be used inlearning and teaching;
4.4.1 Managing learning;
4.4.2 One-to-one communication;
4.4.3 One-to-many communication;
4.4.4 Many-to-many communication.
4.5 Types of electronic communication
4.5.1 Phone;
4.5.2 Fax;
4.5.3 Electronic mail;
4.5.4 Mailing lists;
4.5.5 Conferencing;
4.5.6 Newsgroups;
4.5.7 Instant messaging and chat rooms;
4.5.8 MOOs and MUDs;
4.5.9 Video and audio files;
4.5.10 Streaming audio and streaming video;
4.5.11 Video-conferencing and audio-conferencing; References;
5. Assessing student learning;
5.1 Dilemmas of assessment;
5.2 Mapping learning and assessment;
5.2.1 Writing learning outcomes;
5.2.2 Mapping types of assessment with skills assessed;
5.3 Computer aided assessment.

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