Enhancing University Teaching' covers topics such as the principles of good teaching, what to teach, how to teach, motivating students, planning courses and lessons, teaching large classes and managing discussion, and much more.
How can novice e-learning researchers and postgraduate learners develop rigorous plans to study the effectiveness of technology-enhanced learning environments? How can practitioners gather and portray evidence of the impact of e-learning? How can the average educator who teaches online, without experience in evaluating emerging technologies, build on what is successful and modify what is not? By unpacking the e-learning lifecycle and focusing on learning, not technology, Evaluating e-Learning attempts to resolve some of the complexity inherent in evaluating the effectiveness of e-learning. The book presents practical advice in the form of an evaluation framework and a scaffolded approach to an e-learning research study, using divide-and-conquer techniques to reduce complexity in both design and delivery. It adapts and builds on familiar research methodology to offer a robust and accessible approach that can ensure effective evaluation of a wide range of innovative initiatives, including those covered in other books in the Connecting with e-Learning series. Readers will find this jargon-free guide is a must-have resource that provides the proper tools for evaluating e-learning practices with ease.
Enhancing University Teaching' covers topics such as the principles of good teaching, what to teach, how to teach, motivating students, planning courses and lessons, teaching large classes and managing discussion, and much more.
How can novice e-learning researchers and postgraduate learners develop rigorous plans to study the effectiveness of technology-enhanced learning environments? How can practitioners gather and portray evidence of the impact of e-learning? How can the average educator who teaches online, without experience in evaluating emerging technologies, build on what is successful and modify what is not? By unpacking the e-learning lifecycle and focusing on learning, not technology, Evaluating e-Learning attempts to resolve some of the complexity inherent in evaluating the effectiveness of e-learning. The book presents practical advice in the form of an evaluation framework and a scaffolded approach to an e-learning research study, using divide-and-conquer techniques to reduce complexity in both design and delivery. It adapts and builds on familiar research methodology to offer a robust and accessible approach that can ensure effective evaluation of a wide range of innovative initiatives, including those covered in other books in the Connecting with e-Learning series. Readers will find this jargon-free guide is a must-have resource that provides the proper tools for evaluating e-learning practices with ease.
In 1992, a study at the University of Melbourne (Australia) investigated the experiences of 1,108 freshman students in the schools of arts, economics, and commerce. Based on the results, areas for improvement in curriculum design and faculty development were identified. The three faculties were then invited to develop teaching and curriculum initiatives to improve the first-year curriculum of participating departments, provide faculty development opportunities for staff, and disseminate the project's work within the university. Nine departments were funded to give release time to 18 faculty members for group seminars and workshops; in most cases, one less experienced and one more experienced staff member from each department worked together. Emphasis was placed on innovative ideas and new pedagogical models. Focus group discussions were also conducted with students to explore the first-year experience. In May 1994, participants presented their work to department heads and deans at a seminar. In this report, the 1992 survey and results are described, summaries of the focus group work and departmental reports are provided, and case studies of biology, Chinese, and fine arts department projects are presented. (MSE)
A handbook for teachers of students at the very earliest level of science, providing methods to encourage young children to use their five senses to analyse and understand the world around them. Part of the TPractical Science' program which has been designed to turn abstract concepts into concrete learning experiences.
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