Creation of Web-based Learning Environments

Events

University of Warwick CAP Event - Creation of Web-based Learning Environments
Wednesday 19th May 1999

This seminar will give an overview of the application of web-based learning environments in teaching and learning. A number of invited speakers will present examples of specific tools, describing how they are being used to benefit student learning and assessment in Higher Education contexts. The session will be of value to those considering the use of web-based tools for the production and delivery of teaching and learning, or those making decisions as to appropriate technological methods for developing learning environments. An introduction to this topic can be found in the Exploiting the Web in Education issue of Interactions, the web journal of the Educational Technology Service.

Debra Marsh (Hull) - MERLIN
Merlin is a Web-based learning environment designed to support tutor-supported distance courses and 'open' group-based learning. Originally the focus of a joint research project with BT Laboratories to produce a multimedia platform for teaching English as a Foreign Language at a distance, Merlin is now being developed by the University of Hull as a modular, flexible learning environment to support a range of disciplines and educational projects using the Web.

Mark Stiles (Staffordshire) - COSE
The Creation of Study Environments (COSE) is a web-based system founded on a pedagogy which had as its drivers the need to promote the aquisition of tacit knowledge; promote the development of scholarship; enable realistic learning opportunities at all levels; and make appropriate use of communication and collaboration. In this, COSE recognises a number of progressions from instruction to scholarship to research.

Jonathan Darby (Oxford) - TALL Programme
Oxford University's Technology-Assisted Lifelong Learning (TALL) programme was established in 1996 to create new learning opportunities through distance education. Key questions faced that will be discussed in the seminar include (a) How can sound course models be identified? (b) What is the nature of the market for online education? (c) What can be learnt from the experiences of others? (d) How can the unique aspects of Oxford University be exploited online?

Paul Bailey (Plymouth) - EFFECTS
EFFECTS (Effective Framework For Embedding C&IT using Targeted Support), is a TLTP phase 3 project which aims to embed communications & information technology into a wide range of teaching modules across a number of institutions using a web-based, supportive framework of professional development.

COSE - Mark Stiles (Staffordshire)
TALL Programme - Jonathan Darby (Oxford)
EFFECTS - Paul Bailey (Plymouth)