Using virtual learning spaces to enhance learning and teaching #SHUspice

SHUspice: enhancing the flavour of learning

withDavid Eddy, Sue Beckingham,

Julie Gillin and David Smith

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Using virtual learning spaces to enhance learning and teaching

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APPETIZERS

Below are a number of activities that we might as Teachers consider using with students:

• Feedback• Tutorials• Q&As• Pre-reading• Guest Lectures• Group presentations, reports• Reflective writing• Portfolios• Research

The following recipes provide examples of virtual learning spaces in which these can take place and associated activities.

Virtual Learning Spaces


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INGREDIENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS

PINTERESThttps://www.pinterest.com

Pinterest is a website where users can upload, save,

sort, and manage images - known as pins - and other

media content (e.g., videos and images) through

collections known as pinboards.

Boards can be personal or collaborative, public or

private. You can create as many themed boards as you wish.


https://www.pinterest.com/

RECIPE


• Collect images of the best places to gather for group work

• Collaboratively build a reading list by pinning images of book covers, articles, websites

• Create 'about me' pins for the class

• Create a photo board for the course tutor team

• Use as a group to curate resources for a collaborative assignment

• Showcase practical work


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DIIGOhttps://www.diigo.com

Diigo is a social bookmarking website which allows

signed-up users to bookmark and tag web-pages.

Additionally, it allows users to highlight any part of a

webpage and attach sticky notes to specific highlights

or to a whole page.

There is a also a teachers console, where you can set

up private groups https://www.diigo.com/education

Collaboratively build a library of resources with links, pages, notes, pictures.


https://www.diigo.com/

https://www.diigo.com/education

RECIPE


• Build a library of shared resources for the course or module

• Student initiated space for group work projects to save links to research sources

• Utilise group annotations using the Teacher console to collaboratively build a literature review for an assignment

• Use the annotations to critique sources saved


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FACEBOOKhttps://www.facebook.com/

Facebook is a social networking tool that allows

individuals to create personal profiles and 'friend'

others. In addition there is the provision to create

groups which may be open or closed (invite only).

Within groups you don't need to be 'friends' and

members of the group cannot see you personal profile

(unless the settings are public).

Within groups there is the facility to exchange

messages, post status updates and photos, share

videos and receive notifications when others read the updates. Virtual Learning Spaces

https://www.facebook.com/

RECIPE


• Plan and promote course events

• Forum for Q&As

• Group project space to share documents, discuss and plan

• Informal 'getting to know you' space which can be used during induction or pre-arrival

• Special interest groups


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PBWORKShttp://www.pbworks.com/

PBworks is an example of a wiki tool. Users can create

interconnected pages - think Wikipedia.

The tool allows individuals and groups to capture

knowledge, share files, and manage projects. It tracks

every change, and automatically notifies users.

Multimedia can also be embedded e.g. images, videos, audio.


http://www.pbworks.com/

RECIPE


• Team website

• Project collaboration

• Collate how to/user guides

• A-Z glossaries

• Q and A boards


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LINKEDINhttps://www.linkedin.com/

LinkedIn is a professional networking site where you

can connect to your trusted contacts, exchange

knowledge, ideas and opportunities.

In addition to being a space to share your digital CV

and search for jobs, the social networking affordances

allow users to interact within groups, share and

comment through updates on both individuals and

company pages. The space allow users to meet others

beyond their immediate network, where they can learn

from each other.Virtual Learning Spaces

https://www.linkedin.com/

RECIPE


• Group discussions

• Setting up an Alumni group

• Q&A forum

• Sharing links to useful information

• Connect with experts and professionals

• Special interest groups


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WORDPRESShttps://wordpress.com/

WordPress is an example of a blogging tool. Blog

posts are typically short to medium length entries

which can be written by individuals or collaboratively;

can be private, invite only or public; have the option to

turn on comments (which can be screened).

Multimedia such as video, audio and images can be

embedded in posts.

Blog posts ca be shared via social networks to seek further feedback and discussion.


https://wordpress.com/

RECIPE


• Course newsletter

• Forum for discussion

• Publish written work for tutor/peer/public feedback

• Collaborative writing space

• Research and comment on blogs written by experts/professionals in your field

• Reflective logs

• PDP/CPD multimedia portfolio


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PEBBLEPADhttp://www.pebblepad.co.uk/

PebblePad is web-based EPortfolio system. Users

can create webfolios (type of webpage) and journal

entries as part of a blog. Videos and Photos can be

imported from YouTube and Flickr. Assets can be

tagged, which allow them to be re-used in different

parts of the software, e.g. the same asset can be part

of a webfolio and a journal.

Users can share the records and assign differential

permissions to view, comment, copy or collaborate.

permissions. Virtual Learning Spaces

http://www.pebblepad.co.uk/

RECIPE


• Evidencing CPD and PPDP

• Module delivery

• Discussion forums

• Social Cafe

• Action planning

• Scaffolding reflection


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GOOGLE DOCShttp://go.shu.ac.uk/google

Google Docs, Sheets, Slides and Forms allow users to

create and edit documents online collaboratively with

others in real time and asynchronously. The apps are

available as web applications, as Chrome apps that

work offline and as mobile apps for Android and iOS.

Both staff and students now have access to these tools

which can be used to work independently or

collaboratively: between students or by staff. Access is

through your usual SHU login.

(Note: you can also create personal Google accounts)Virtual Learning Spaces

http://go.shu.ac.uk/google

RECIPE


• Collaborative documents and presentations

• Use comments to provide student feedback

• Student questions

• Sharing resources

• Arranging tutorial time slots

• Student group work folder for meetings. minutes and actions


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TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/

Twitter is a microblogging tool that allow you to share short

succinct message of up to 140 characters. Within the message

URL links may be included to web pages sharing things like

articles, news stories, videos, podcasts and images.

A hashtag can also be added which is a keyword preceded with

#. Examples of use might include a conference where those

attending include the chosen hashtag e.g. #HEAConf2015.

When users search for that hashtag in the search bar it will pull

together everyone's tweets that contain the hashtag.

It is beneficial to add a bio to your profile so that others can see

your interests and know to connect with you. Make connections with those that interest you


https://twitter.com/

RECIPE


• Personal CPD (following educators/professionals)

• Tweet chats e.g. #LTHEchat

• Dedicated module or course hashtag and /or account

• Follow experts and professionals (observing good practice)

• Tutor shared resources

• Curation of resources using Storify


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PADLEThttps://padlet.com/

Padlet is a virtual notice board that allows people to

express their thoughts on a common topic easily. It

works like an online sheet of paper where people can

put any content (e.g. text, images or video) anywhere

on the page, together with anyone, from any device.

By default, Padlet Walls are semi-private. What that

means is that when you create a new wall, the address

(or url) is only known to you and not published publicly.

When you share the address with others, either

through email or social networks, the wall can be seen

by those who view the link.Virtual Learning Spaces

https://padlet.com/

RECIPES


• Personal note taking

• To-do lists

• Collaborative Q&As

• Student Feedback

• Curation of resources

• Debate: for and against

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Using virtual learning spaces to enhance learning and teaching

#SHUspice Chefs

Sue Beckingham

David Eddy

Julie Gillin

David Smith

Sheffield Hallam University

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