Technology supported learning and teaching : a staff perspective / John O'Donoghue [editor].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

O'Donoghue, John, 1954-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Educational technology.

Computer-assisted instruction.

Learning.

Physical Description:

xv, 335 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

Hershey, PA : Information Science Pub., [2006]

Summary:

"This book enumerates the difficulties in implementing technology within the educational curriculum in the context of institutional policy and procedures"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Section I Infrastructural and Cultural Issues

Chapter II What Lecturers Say Helps and Hinders Their Use of a Virtual Learning Environment to Support Face-to-Face Teaching / Sue Moron-Garcia 15

Chapter III Academic Experiences of Using VLEs: Overarching Lessons for Preparing and Supporting Staff / Barbara Newland, Martin Jenkins, Neil Ringan 34

Chapter IV Using Asynchronous Computer Conferencing to Support Learning and Teaching in a Campus-Based HE Context: Beyond E-Moderating / Pat Jefferies, Roy Seden 51

Chapter V Improving E-Learning Support and Infrastructure: An Evidence-Based Approach... / Carmel McNaught, Paul Lam, Christina Keing, Kin Fai Cheng 71

Chapter VI Developing E-Learning Provision for Healthcare Professionals' Continuing Professional Development / Susi Peacock, Gloria Maria Dunlop 91

Section II Pedagogical Issues

Chapter VII Staff Perspectives on ILT: Findings from a National Evaluation of the Learning and Skills Sector / Colin McCaig, Maria Smith 106

Chapter VIII Drivers and Barriers to the Uptake of Learning Technologies: Staff Experiences in a Research-Led University / Alison Davies, Kelly Smith 125

Chapter IX Constructivist E-Learning for Staff Engaged in Continuous Professional Development / Roisin Donnelly, Ciara O'Farrell 146

Chapter X Staff Using an Institution-Wide VLE for Blended E-Learning: Implications of Student Views / Paul Brett 160

Chapter XI Teaching Large Groups: Implementation of a Mixed Model / Andrea Chester, Andrew Francis 176

Chapter XII Patchwork E-Dialogues in the Professional Development of New Teachers / Moira Hulme, Julie Hughes 192

Chapter XIII Understanding Roles Within Technology Supported Teaching and Learning: Implications for Staff, Academic Units, and Institutions / Lori Lockyer, Sue Bennett 210

Chapter XIV The Role of the Online Instructor as a Guide on the Side / Margaret Mazzolini, Sarah Maddison 224

Section III Technological Issues

Chapter XV Online Learning Activities in Second Year Environmental Geography / Sally Priest, Karen Fill 243

Chapter XVI Lessons in Implementing a Learning Management System in a University: The Academic User Perspective / Fiona Darroch, Mark Toleman 261

Chapter XVII Learning through Chat: University of the Arts London Case Studies in Online Learning in Art, Design and Communication / David Rowsell, Tim Jackson 277

Chapter XVIII From SYnthia to Calma to Sybil: Developing Strategies for Interactive Learning in Music / Michael Clarke 292

Chapter XIX Lecturing by Streamed Digital Video: Blood, Sweat, Tears and Success / Chris Smith 309.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1591409624

1591409632

1591409640

OCLC:

63390774

Publisher Number:

9781591409632