For Staff
...wanting to author e-learning materials
- Using the Course Materials Repository
- Using Online Coursework Submission
- Using the Plagiarism Detection Service
- Using Moodle
- Using WebCT
- Using Perception
- Using a Personal Response System
- SENDA
- Supporting Online Learning
- IPR and Copyright Guidance
- E-Learning Network (Mailing List)
- Training
- Learning and Teaching
ELeN Newsletter: February 2008
Welcome to the first edition of the ELeN Newsletter!In this newsletter:
Introduction to the Learning Technology Team (LTT)
The Learning Technology Team (part of the Web Support Unit) is responsible for maintaining, administering, and developing the University’s learning technology systems. These include the Course Materials Respository (CMR), the Online Coursework Submission (OCS), Moodle, WebCT (up until the end of this academic year), Personal Response Systems (PRS), Perception, Turnitin, and myLife.You can find out more about the learning technology systems that
we support at:
http://www.essex.ac.uk/elen/staff/
Welcome Marty!
On 21 January, Marty Jacobs joined the Learning Technology Team as our newest Learning Technologist. Contact details for Marty, and all other LTT staff, are on the WSU staff page.However, I'd like to take this opportunity to remind staff that all learning technology enquiries should be sent to ltt@essex.ac.uk. (This is to prevent requests e-mailed to individual members of LTT staff from languishing un-dealt with during periods of staff absence. Better, speedier service etc.)
Learning and Teaching Series
Come and meet the Learning Technology Team on Thursday 21 February 2008, 1pm - 2pm, in Room 6.300, when we will be giving an overview of our role and providing information about the various learning technologies we support.The presentation will include demonstrations of the technology, as well as advice on appropriate use for teaching and learning purposes.
If you are interested in attending the presentation, please contact Nicola Billam, Learning and Teaching Officer: njbrya@essex.ac.uk
Updates
WebCT Retirement
As many of you are aware, we have adopted a new virtual learning environment (VLE) this academic year - Moodle - which is replacing WebCT. WebCT will be officially retired at the end of this academic year, so all courses should be out of WebCT by October 2008.We can provide assistance with migrating WebCT courses to Moodle, so please contact us. We also provide an introductory course on Moodle (see below).
Training Courses
We are pleased to announce dates for introductory courses on Moodle and Personal Response Systems (PRS):- Thursday 27th March, 10 - 12.30 (Moodle) 2.30 - 5 (PRS)
- Wednesday 2nd April, 10 - 12.30 (Moodle) 2.30 - 5 (PRS)
- Tuesday 8th April, 10 - 12.30 (Moodle) 2.30 - 5 (PRS)
If you are interested in attending any of the training sessions above, please contact us and we will add you to the participant list. We do need to know who you are beforehand! Please also note that sessions will only run if there are at least 5 attendees.
For more details about the sessions, please see:
http://www.essex.ac.uk/elen/staff/training.shtm
Handy Hints
Accessibility
The law requires responsible bodies to anticipate the requirements of disabled people or students and the adjustments they could be making for them. This applies to all the interactions a student makes with the University including all elements of course delivery.- For general guidance on designing accessible online resources,
please see:
http://www.essex.ac.uk/elen/staff/SENDA/senda_intro.shtm
Elsewhere on the Web
A couple of useful sites for you:- Discussion Board Tips
http://www.fitnyc.edu/information/CET/discussion_board_tips.html
Useful advice on how to run and organise discussion forums for learning and teaching. - Designing Objective Test Questions
http://www.caacentre.ac.uk/resources/objective_tests/index.shtml
Excellent resource from the Computer Aided Assessment Centre that provides comprehensive guidance on designing objective test questions.
- Flame Warriors
http://redwing.hutman.net/%7Emreed/
A lighthearted look at some of the personalities that you might encounter in a discussion forum or chat room. Which one are you?
