Technology Supported Learning and Teaching : A Staff Perspective

by O'Donoghue, John

• ISBN13: 9781591409632
• ISBN10: 1591409632
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-07-14
• Publisher: Igi Global

Summary

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

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Introduction	1	(14)
John Cowan
Section I: Infrastructural and Cultural Issues
What Lecturers Say Helps and Hinders Their Use of a Virtual Learning Environment to Support Face-to-Face Teaching	15	(19)
Sue Moron-Garcia
Academic Experiences of Using VLEs: Overarching Lessons for Preparing and Supporting Staff	34	(17)
Barbara Newland
Martin Jenkins
Neil Ringan
Using Asynchronous Computer Conferencing to Support Learning and Teaching in a Campus-Based HE Context: Beyond E-Moderating	51	(20)
Pat Jefferies
Roy Seden
Improving E-Learning Support and Infrastructure: An Evidence-Based Approach	71	(20)
Carmel McNaught
Paul Lam
Christina Keing
Kin Fai Cheng
Developing E-Learning Provision for Healthcare Professionals' Continuing Professional Development	91	(15)
Susi Peacock
Gloria Maria Dunlop
Section II: Pedagogical Issues
Staff Perspectives on ILT: Findings from a National Evaluation of the Learning and Skills Sector	106	(19)
Colin McCaig
Maria Smith
Drivers and Barriers to the Uptake of Learning Technologies: Staff Experiences in a Research-Led University	125	(21)
Alison Davies
Kelly Smith
Constructivist E-Learning for Staff Engaged in Continuous Professional Development	146	(14)
Roisin Donnelly
Ciara O'Farrell
Staff Using an Institution-Wide VLE for Blended E-Learning: Implications of Student Views	160	(16)
Paul Brett
Teaching Large Groups: Implementation of a Mixed Model	176	(16)
Andrea Chester
Andrew Francis
Patchwork E-Dialogues in the Professional Development of New Teachers	192	(18)
Moira Hulme
Julie Hughes
Understanding Roles Within Technology Supported Teaching and Learning: Implications for Staff, Academic Units, and Institutions	210	(14)
Lori Lockyer
Sue Bennett
The Role of the Online Instructor as a Guide on the Side	224	(19)
Margaret Mazzolini
Sarah Maddison
Section III: Technological Issues
Online Learning Activities in Second Year Environmental Geography	243	(18)
Sally Priest
Karen Fill
Lessons in Implementing a Learning Management System in a University: The Academic User Perspective	261	(16)
Fiona Darroch
Mark Toleman
Learning through Chat: University of the Arts London Case Studies in Online Learning in Art, Design and Communication	277	(15)
David Rowsell
Tim Jackson
From SYnthia to Calma to Sybil: Developing Strategies for Interactive Learning in Music	292	(17)
Michael Clarke
Lecturing by Streamed Digital Video: Blood, Sweat, Tears and Success	309	(14)
Chris Smith
About the Authors	323	(9)
Index	332