Project Leader: Dr Kerry Shephard, University of Southampton, Learning Technologies Coordinator, Centre for Learning and Teaching, University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, SO17 1BJ k.shephard@soton.ac.uk
Partners
- Paul Haslam, Head of Learning Technology, King Alfred's, Winchester
- Julia Phelps, Development Officer for Teaching and Learning, University of Reading
- Maggie Hutchings, Learning Technologies Co-ordinator, Library and Learning Centre, Bournemouth University
Learning Technologists and Staff Developers at Southampton, Winchester, Reading and Bournemouth are developing practical approaches to integrating a range of commonly available 'e-learning tools' - Internet Explorer, Blackboard, NetMeeting (with other common tools such as MS Word and Windows Media Player) - to facilitate wider use of the 'On-line Tutorial' in staff development settings. A recurring factor associated with staff development programmes in higher and further education institutions is the difficulty for staff to find time for staff development activities in their busy schedules. The aim of this project is to implement and assess the value of an online tutorial within staff development scenarios which are themselves encouraging e-learning engagement. Participants engaged in an on-line tutorial will be able to enter a common course 'learning environment'; make use of learning resources including text and video; take part in an on-line discussion; and maintain visual/audio contact with the tutor. The project will refine and test the use of the tools and approaches and pilot and evaluate the use of the tools in real-life on-line settings.