Texting – Integration for e-Learning Clydebank College, 23 rd Sept 2008 Andy Ramsden Head of e-Learning University of Bath eatbath-present andyramsden Presentation
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So … How is the person next to you using SMS in Teaching, Learning and Administration? Or how do you think that they might use it? Tag responses: q
aims Using a simple framework discuss some uses of integrating SMS into e- learning Capture your ideas
how the session will run Collaborative learning experience Experiential learning experience Audience participation
framework for analysis Sign up for news alerts using QR codes Capturing free text in word clouds Hook into discussion boards EduTxt (SMS) onlyEduTxt (SMS) with other tools e-Admin e-Learning always on - in your pocket - simple characters - organising
clustering your thoughts EduTxt (SMS) onlyEduTxt (SMS) with other tools e-Admin e-Learning
e-admin – sign up news alerts why posters? why SMS? why QR Codes?
the workflow Poster QR Code SMS Text: go-news to … EduTxt Sort into group using keyword. Auto Response with unsubscribe rule: stop-news Monthly SMS includes link to web report using go.bath.ac.uk Score 7/10
e-learning – word cloud analysis why free text SMS feedback? why word clouds?
the workflow Lecture ppt EduTxt Collect & print excel report TagCrowd Remove columns, filter out using stoplist Discuss outcomes Student SMS
Lets try How do you share these web resources? , shared document, wiki, blog, bookmark software … Tag responses: q
Outcomes Score 6/10 Straight forward to use, if a little time consuming Use on important questions, high cost compared to other face to face approaches
Questions and/or similar uses
e-learning – hook 2 discussion boards why change the interactions?
the workflow Lecture ppt EduTxt Collect, select appropriate and upload to VLE discussion board VLE Discussion Monitor and moderate Student SMS Score 7/10
thank you & questions Andy Ramsden eatbath-present andyramsden Feedback for me … what did you like, what should I stop doing, and how might I improve this session? Tag responses: EDUTEXT