This case study describes an initiative that used online role play to help students develop their ICT skills on an undergraduate Occupational Therapy degree course. The course used an intensive enquiry based learning approach during which students were expected to undertake electronic literature searches, communicate and share information via an online learning environment. The course…
Our e-learning blog has been a popular source of information for staff around e-learning. We’ve noticed that some students have been checking it to find out the latest news on such topics, so we thought it was worth starting a blog aimed more directly at student needs. We’re proud to introduce the launch of the shuTech blog. Of…
The internet is full of lots of great media such as images, audio files and videos, especially now with the growth of sites that allows sharing of user-generated content (e.g. Flickr, YouTube, Wikipedia). However, just because it is on the internet doesn’t mean you can legally copy and use it in your Blackboard site: in fact…
In light of the refreshing e-learning initiative at Sheffield Hallam, do you want to … be more confident with using technologies? improve your ability to make electronic presentations, including effectively using media? enhance your ability to find and use information resources in your subject area? develop your critical evaluation skills with online information? maintain and…
This is the first in a series of posts exploring the 6 guiding principles behind why we promote e-learning at Sheffield Hallam University. Each of the principles underscores the benefits of integrating e-learning opportunities into the curriculum, and each is supported here by student quotes from research into how our students use technology to support and enhance their learning. Today’s…
One resource we tend to recommend frequently to staff who are either exploring emerging technologies, or just wanting to know what some of these things are – is a really great monthly crib sheet from Educause called “7 things you should know about…”. Each month they look at a different, new or emerging technology and explain in…