Learning Environments John Akeroyd South Bank University
Library problems Expansion; unplanned and without considering alternative teaching and learning methodology; Modularization; compartmentalising learning and consequential increases in numbers of reading lists; Diversification; rapid changes in disciplines;
LE Definition n The creation of a virtual space where learning, assessment and interaction can take place in a structured and managed way.
LE Definition n Course Creation n Assessment n Learning n Interaction n Management n Structured
LE Functions Scheduling Knowledge Base/Resources Discussion Student profiles Management systems Course Development
The Learning Environment Student Learner D-Libraries The Web Course Resources Student Data Staff Course Development Databanks Course Managemnt
LEs: Commercial Software n Web-CT n TopClass n Lotus Learning Space n Web Course in a Box n Docuclass n FirstClass
Evaluation n Communications and Inter-activity n Course Design tools n Course administration n User Interfacing Tools n Platform Independence n Investment Costs n Inter-operability
Structured Semi-structured Unstructured Regulatory Framework Course Guidance Pathway Documents Course Notes Handouts ESL Digital Libraries Web Identified Sought
Prototyping Technologies Text conferencing - long-standing users of First Class Intranet developments; course documentation Learning Environment software - prototyping Web-CT CD-ROM based developments; continuing benefit from CD-ROM The HERON project ESL/Text Book server
Text Conferencing Curriculum Database Web Learning Environment Resource Banks E Short Loan Web Course Notes Exam Papers
Text Conferencing Curriculum Database Web Learning Environment Resource Banks E Short Loan Web Course Notes Exam Papers
The Cs n Culture change n Convergence n Cross-sectorial working/ at all levels n Collaboration n Common Taxonomy n Costs