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‘InCurriculum’
A UK National Teaching Project
2007-2010
Using technology for tutor and student learning exchangeSTLHE annual conference
Introduction
• The justification for the project
• The purpose of this discussion
• Overview of the project
• Core points
• Tutor and student talking heads
• Discussion
• Recommendations based on evidence
Justification & technology
Changing practice for different learning
Retention of students
Student attainment
Cost effective education- student centred
• Active -Independent learners
• Critical thinkers
• Contextualised learning
The purpose of this discussion
• The notion that the student experience can be enhanced by interactive technology. If negotiated between the tutor and the student
• To produce a learning strategy bridging the learning and activity
Overview
InCurriculum ~ National Teaching Fellowship Project ~ 3 years
• Participating institutions -10 staff Lead :Norwich University College of the ArtsUniversity of Westminster (London)De Montford University (Midlands)400 students from UG courses
Overview- Aims
• Transfer practice from Arts based courses
• To modify 3 modules at each institution, deliver & evaluate
• Dissemination of inclusive practice in course delivery & assessment
TECHNOLOGY - underpinned the approach to changing practice
Student negotiated learning
Based upon the art & design ‘crit’ model
• Student lead discussion groups• Focus on learning strategies and behaviours• Emphasise diversity of approaches• Share good practice - externalise learning • Develop reflective practice - deep learning• Capture/articulate student voice
The negotiation
Keys points
• Online resources used to free up time for tutorials
• Students felt disengaged in a virtual environment however if negotiated valued
• Tutors needed more time to prepare alternative methods of assessment
Views from other institutions
• Reconnect with the student experience
• More connection between course design and institutional policy
• Students to be given the choice of different assessment methods
• Start valuing the student as the producer
Talking Heads- Vimeo
• Use of technology for student centred approach to learning.
• - MP3
• -Camtasia
• -Flip Cams
• -Wikki- web sites
• -Prezi – For the holistic view
Conclusions made
• Reconfirm learning styles approach on the VLE
• Use MP3 for group discussion – peer observation- formative and summative assessment
• Use of Flip Cams/ video for critiques• Virtual marking and MP3 for
reconfirmation and reflection
Discussion
• How can resources be made available in several formats?
• What links can be made between learning style and assessment task?
Criteria: Clarity of thought- Problem solving- Focus on the subject
The tutor and student voiceVimeo site
Resources:
InCurriculum vimeo site
www.incurriculum.org.uk
Theories
• Humanist & Experiential/Process Theories: student centred, learners actions create the learning situation, engaging existing knowledge, learning from each other, non-linear process
• Four Worlds International: Volition- attention-goal setting- the action- perseverance-completion
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