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Medicles: User generated online medical tutorials -...

Learning to Teach Online ·

2011/04/28

What do you think of this resource?Pleaseclick here to complete a quick survey. This PDF file contains detailed information related to the Learning to Teach Online video called "Medicles: User generated online medical tutorials - Case study". Please ensure you watch this video in conjunction with reading this document.

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Medicles: User generated online medical tutorials -...

Learning to Teach Online ·

2011/04/28

What do you think of this resource?Pleaseclick here to complete a quick survey. This case study examines the use and benefits of online user generated study materials in Medicine. Two medical students from the University of Bristol developed a free, online self-assessment system called Medicles. This website allows medical students from all over the world to develop and share mini-tutorials on a wide range of topic areas. This case study examines how the Medicles system works, and discusses the

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Teaching using scenario based simulations in Second...

Learning to Teach Online ·

2011/04/27

What do you think of this resource?Pleaseclick here to complete a quick survey. This case study examines how the University of Leicester utilised a virtual oil rig in the online world Second Life, to help students develop an emergency evacuation strategy for an oil rig. This was conducted as part of the DUCKLING research project, involving students in an online masters degree in occupational psychology. The unique learning opportunities offered by virtual worlds are discussed, along with common

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Teaching using scenario based simulations in Second...

Learning to Teach Online ·

2011/04/20

What do you think of this resource?Pleaseclick here to complete a quick survey. This PDF file contains detailed information related to the Learning to Teach Online video called <a href="http://online.cofa.unsw.edu.au/learning-to-teach-online/ltto-episodes?view=video&video=255">"Teaching using scenario based simulations in Second Life - Case study"</a>. Please ensure you watch this video in conjunction with reading this document.

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An overview of Second Life

Learning to Teach Online ·

2011/04/08

What do you think of this resource?Pleaseclick here to complete a quick survey. This Technical Glossary video aims to give an overview of the possibilities of the online virtual world, Second Life from Linden Lab. Downloading and installing the software, setting up an avatar, and a quick overview of the virtual world is discussed.

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Recording audio in Audacity

Learning to Teach Online ·

2011/04/08

What do you think of this resource?Pleaseclick here to complete a quick survey. This Technical Glossary video introduces the basic operation of the free audio editing software Audacity. Learn how to record, edit and export audio for audio podcasts as lectures or feedback for students. Please also see the related case studies watch the related case studies calledUsing audio feedback andIncreasing student engagement using podcasts.

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Considerations for choosing technology for teaching

Learning to Teach Online ·

2011/04/08

What do you think of this resource?Pleaseclick here to complete a quick survey. Knowing which technology to use for your online teaching can be difficult and sometimes overwhelming. This episode highlights issues you should keep in mind when making this decision. These include the importance of considering pedagogy before technology, the benefits of starting with something simple, and the need to provide adequate technical support and training for your students. To help you get started, it also

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Engaging and motivating students

Learning to Teach Online ·

2011/04/08

What do you think of this resource?Pleaseclick here to complete a quick survey. Engaging students in online learning is critical for success. In this episode, we speak with teachers and students about strategies for improving engagement and motivation in online learning environments. Effective facilitation, creating learning communities, strategies for motivating students, and encouraging and sustaining participation are discussed.

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Conducting effective online discussions

Learning to Teach Online ·

2011/04/08

What do you think of this resource?Pleaseclick here to complete a quick survey. Discussions are an important component of many forms of online student interaction. For students to benefit from an online discussion, it is important for teachers to generate relevant topics, effectively moderate student activity and participate regularly. This episode will highlight several strategies to help you manage online discussions more effectively, and make them more beneficial for your students.

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Understanding Creative Commons - Case Study

Learning to Teach Online ·

2011/04/08

What do you think of this resource?Pleaseclick here to complete a quick survey. Copyright and creative commons is particularly important in the educational context where content is often copied, shared, reused and remixed by both teachers and students in the learning and teaching process.This episode explains the basics of creative commons. We examine some of the different license terms and combinations, and offer some insights into which might be better suited for educational purposes. We also

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Planning your online class

Learning to Teach Online ·

2011/04/08

What do you think of this resource?Pleaseclick here to complete a quick survey. This episode explores some of the key considerations when planning your online or blended (face-to-face and online) class. It examines the importance of considering pedagogy before technology; constructively aligning assessment with learning outcomes; and the integration of digital literacy skills. It also offers some useful strategies for deciding which components are better suited to an online learning environment. It

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Creating eBooks for distance education - Case study

Learning to Teach Online ·

2011/04/08

What do you think of this resource?Pleaseclick here to complete a quick survey. This case study examines the use of eBooks and eReaders as an extension of the usual Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS). This initiative was undertaken as part of the DUCKLING research project (Delivering University Curricula: Knowledge, Learning and Innovation Gains) conducted by the Beyond Distance Research Alliance at the University of Leicester in the UK. While the context of this study involves distance

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Managing your time when teaching online

Learning to Teach Online ·

2011/04/08

What do you think of this resource?Pleaseclick here to complete a quick survey. Online classes are not bound by scheduled class times, and it can be very easy to spend too much time teaching and managing your students in this environment. Thisepisode highlights some important issues regarding managing your teaching time online. It examines some of the benefits and potential pitfalls of online teaching related to time, and offers some practical tips and suggestions on how teachers can make their

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Using Blogs for peer feedback and discussion - Case...

Learning to Teach Online ·

2011/04/08

What do you think of this resource?Pleaseclick here to complete a quick survey. Thiscase study features Tam Nguyen from The University of New South Wales, describing how a blog was used in one particular teaching context to promote peer-to-peer interaction, feedback and discussion. Tam's students also integrate YouTube and Flickr into their blogs, maximising the potential of both social media and a learning management system. While the case study does examine one particular teaching application of a

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Hippocrates: Online medical tutorials - Case study

Learning to Teach Online ·

2011/04/08

What do you think of this resource?Pleaseclick here to complete a quick survey. This Learning to Teach Online case study aims to demonstrate how the effective use of simple 'just in time' style online tutorials, stringently prepared and designed to support the needs of the students, can positively impact student learning when used in conjunction with traditional teaching approaches. Stephanie Eckoldt and Dominic Alder from the University of Bristol examine the reasons why they adopted an online

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Using audio feedback - Case study

Learning to Teach Online ·

2011/04/08

What do you think of this resource?Pleaseclick here to complete a quick survey. This case study aims to show how simple and powerful using audio feedback can be. Simon McIntyre from COFA Online, at The University of New South Wales discusses how he uses audio feedback effectively in his trans-national fully online Master of Cross-Disciplinary Art and Design program. While the context of this case study is in art and design, the use of audio files for giving students feedback is applicable to any

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Using Flickr as an online classroom - Case study

Learning to Teach Online ·

2011/04/08

What do you think of this resource?Pleaseclick here to complete a quick survey. Thiscase study aims to give you a basic understanding of the websiteFlickr, and how it was used to teach photography in a blended (face-to-face and online) class. It discusses the benefits of using an online community for submitting, organising and giving feedback on images, and the impact on student learning. Key issues surrounding pedagogic planning and teaching with Flickr that were encountered in this context of the

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Learning management system or the open web?

Learning to Teach Online ·

2011/04/08

What do you think of this resource?Pleaseclick here to complete a quick survey. In thisepisode we look at two different types of online learning environments: a centralised Learning Management System (LMS), and free open access social media (such as Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, etc). We discuss the benefits of each and highlight some important issues that need to be considered when using each of them.

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Why is online teaching important?

Learning to Teach Online ·

2011/04/08

What do you think of this resource?Pleaseclick here to complete a quick survey. This episode provides a brief overview of how our increasingly digitally networked world is changing the way we communicate and learn. It examines the benefits and challenges of online teaching, and how higher education is responding and adapting to these changes. We hope to paint a broad picture of the shifting educational landscape and to contextualise the need for the Learning to Teach Online project to help

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Online discussions in maths teacher education - Case...

Learning to Teach Online ·

2011/04/08

What do you think of this resource?Pleaseclick here to complete a quick survey. This case study examines the use of online asynchronous discussions as part of a large professional practice class for primary mathematics teachers. Online forums within Blackboard are used to host discussions about video lectures, support assessments and to enable students to ask questions and receive advice about content. The realities of managing large scale online discussions are discussed, along with strategies for

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