Previous Events « Enhancing teaching through technology

Previous Events

These are the archive of previous events run by the e-learning Team at the University of Bath.

The summer seminar series is a number of events which aim to tease out how some well established technologies can be used effectively in teaching and learning.

Using Podcasting in Learning and Teaching

Presenters: Andy Ramsden, Lindsay Jordan

Date: Wednesday 14 May 2008

Time: 13.15 to 14.05

Description: This session aims to introduce the audience to the possible uses of podcasting within learning and teaching. It will address the following key questions:

What is podcasting?
How has podcasting been used in teaching and learning within UK HE?
Within the context of the University of Bath, how would we create and distribute podcasts?

The session will include practical tips and demonstrations, combined with research findings into the effective use of podcasting.

Pre-session activity:

Watch the following youtube video which answers the question, what is a podcast? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQFKNcdCdLM

Article: Podcasting your lectures – will your student stay or will they go? http://www.mobile-learning.blog-city.com/podcasting_your_lectures__will_your_students_stay_or_will_th.htm

Encouraging online collaboration through Wikis

Presenters: Nitin Parmar

Date: Thursday 22 May 2008

Time: 13.15 to 14.05

Description: In the last twelve months, and especially since the introduction of Moodle and Confluence, the use of wikis at the University of Bath has increased considerably. From supporting taught and distance learning units to bringing together project teams and research groups, a variety of users have been participating in an increased number of wiki-based collaborative activities. This session aims to bring together some examples of the use of wikis at the University of Bath, relating this to pedagogical theory and putting forward models to encourage more effective use.

Pre-session activity: Participants will be encouraged to watch the following YouTube video, Wikis in Plain English – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dnL00TdmLY

Exploring Social Bookmarking

Presenters: Roger Gardner

Date: Tuesday 27 May 2008

Time: 13.15 to 14.05

Description: This session will introduce the use of social bookmarking in learning and teaching. It will cover:

What is social bookmarking?
Some available tools
Demonstration of how social bookmarking works
How might you use it in learning and teaching?
Scenarios and case studies of use from HE
Issues

Pre-session activity: watch the following: Social Bookmarking in Plain English – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x66lV7GOcNU

Text messaging (SMS) for collaborative learning: reaching out and tuning in

Presenters: Geraldine Jones, Thom Bunting

Date: Wednesday 4 June 2008

Time: 13.15 to 14.05

Description:
The aim of this session is to demonstrate ways in which students’ active engagement in texting culture (SMS communication) can be effectively harnessed for learning and teaching.
Through review of case study evidence and your active participation in the workshop, we will consider the following questions:

• What is txt communication good for?
• Which tools can help us be smart about SMS communication?
• How can SMS support learning (in synchronous class activities and out of sessions)?
• What are the benefits and challenges of using SMS communication with students?
• How could you use SMS in your teaching?

Please bring your mobile phone!

Pre-session activity: For more information please txt SMS to 07624 802 748

Using Skype and other web-conferencing tools to support off campus learners

Presenter: Andy Ramsden, Geraldine Jones

Date: Wednesday 18 June 2008

Time: 13.15 to 14.05

Note: this session will be delivered via skype. When you register details about how to enrol on skype will be forwarded to you.

Description: Skype is free software that allows you to communicate with other skype users over the internet. It supports both video and audio 2-way communication and is therefore a powerful tool for supporting distance learning and off-campus learners. Just a few examples include:

Allowing off campus students to participate in live tutorials / seminars
Catch-up chats with PhD supervisors or placement students
Live collaboration on shared documents

This seminar will investigate the potential of Skype to support all of these, giving examples of the existing use of Skype at the University, and also suggest other possibilities available at the University.

Session pre-requisties: a Skype username, a stereo headset with mic and webcam might also be useful.