Maximising the potential of IVLE: A showcase of good practices
04 Jan 2011
Kiruthika RagupathiPrincipal Educational TechnologistCDTL
CIT BuzzEd 2011
How faculty/students use IVLE?
Why?
Convenience & flexibility
Contextualisation
Collaboration & communication
Constructive feedback
Showcase - IVLE Recipes
Information board / bulletin board
Activity : Content creation, Communication
Tool(s) used: IVLE AnnouncementDescription: After each class, post information - course
materials, links to other reading materials, pre-readings…
Help students be better prepared for the next lesson
Useful for exam preparation
IVLE Announcement
Extend real-time class discussions
Activity : Communication, Collaboration
Tool(s) used: IVLE Discussion Forum, IVLE Chat roomDescription: Divide students into groups to discuss on
different issues related to a topic in class Students post a summary of the group
discussion on the discussion forum Class discusses each group’s
inputs/comments Allows for review/re-visit/continue
discussion
Enhance students’ understanding of topics
Activity : Communication, Collaboration
Tool(s) used: Readings, Web links, IVLE Discussion ForumDescription: Post reading articles online weekly
Create question(s) in discussion forum(s) based on reading articles – for specific topic
Students discuss using the forum before face-to-face class ( 1 week duration)
Discussion moves from discussion forum to face-to-face class
Provide feedback on peer’s presentation
Activity : Communication, Collaboration
Tool(s) used: Multimedia bank, IVLE Discussion ForumDescription: View the video recorded session
Students do a peer review with another student assigned in a forum and provide feedback on areas identified
Tutor will review the feedback and givefinal comments in the forum
Provide support for assignments
Activity : Communication, Collaboration
Tool(s) used: Workbin, IVLE Discussion ForumDescription: Week 1: Introduction and overview
Week 3: Submit draft proposal through discussion forum & peer review
Week 7: Submit sections 1, 2 & 3 through Workbin & peer review
Week 13: Submit final assignment (1,000 –2,000 word essay)
IVLE Discussion Forum
Create course glossary with pictures
Activity : Content creation
Tool(s) used: Glossary bank, IVLE WorkbinDescription: Create a glossary which features works of
students A student defines a term along with a
picture to illustrate along with references to the pictures origins
Allow your students to submit the entries to the workbin and then you/tutor can update the glossary
Enhanced MCQs
Activity :Knowledge, Comprehension, Application, Analysis
Tool(s) used: IVLE AssessmentDescription: Five options with one correct option
Question: Requires students to consider extensive new information (one para to half a page)
Sufficient time for reading the question and thinking about options
Suitable for open book examinations
Engage students / gather data
Activity : Communication, feedback
Tool(s) used: IVLE PollDescription: Intersperse “Opinion polls” to engage
students Use this terrific activity to gather short
snippets of data Active and reflective for the students
Mid-term feedback
Tool(s) used: IVLE SurveyDescription: Create a mid-term feedback using IVLE
survey Helps you better understand students’
needs and concerns - Align teaching to students’ learning
Re-focus content emphasis Refine grading procedures Track teaching development
Questions to ponder
Would you be using IVLE to streamline administrative workload?
Would you use IVLE to collaborate and communicate with my students/peers?
Will its usage promote explorative and independent Learning in your students?
Will using IVLE change the way your classes are conducted?
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