Dr Rachel A Harris, University of Glasgow This presentation will probably involve audience discussion, which will create action items. Use PowerPoint to keep track of these action items during your presentation In Slide Show, click on the right mouse button Select “Meeting Minder” Select the “Action Items” tab Type in action items as they come up Click OK to dismiss this box This will automatically create an Action Item slide at the end of your presentation with your points entered. Collaboration for learning SCROLLA Launch of new JANET networks in Scotland October 28 th 2002

SCROLLA – who we are Dr Erica McAteer & Dr Rachel Harris, University of Glasgow Prof Cliff Beevers, Dr Ruth Thomas & Dr Colin Milligan, Heriot-Watt University Dr Jeff Haywood & Dr Rory Ewins, University of Edinburgh Project staff

SCROLLA – research strands Networked Learning –networked learning environments and their communities of use, issues of pedagogy, teaching development and learning support within them Assessment –assessment supported by ICT, including issues of development, evaluation and implementation of CAA Policy and Strategy –issues surrounding the educational use of on-line learning from local and global perspectives

SCROLLA – objectives Draw together major research activities across different disciplines Generate new research activities by providing a focus for collaboration Establish a community wide research forum regarding policy & ICT use in education Build on existing strategic alliances in Scotland Report on current developments Organise multidisciplinary seminars on current research and its implications

Communication Networking and dissemination Meeting with practitioners, policy makers, and researchers in all educational sectors Newsletters SCROLLA symposia series Accessibility forum Website – blog

Research Activities at Glasgow Characterising online learning environments –Theory from psychology, education, sociology, etc to develop tools for analysis & understanding (McAteer et al 2002) –Coding for co-construction of knowledge (Chappel et al, 2002) –Methodological tools for analysis & interpretation Online communities: theoretical perspectives –Reviewing research and practice literature, developing models for 'communities of practice' (Harris & Niven) Developing models of information literacy for learning

Collaborative projects Maps & Learner Guides Exchange for Learning Programme (X4L) JISC funding SFEU and SCROLLA Development of Virtual Learning Centre Enhancement of learner guides Usability, Accessibility & Interoperability Innovative use of ICT in FE

Maps & Learner Guides II Encourage sharing and reuse of materials within FE and HE Develop a tool that maps on-line resources to the Scottish Qualifications framework Re-purpose existing paper-based learner guides to on-line format Collaboration –Subject expertise and experience of needs –Research into pedagogy and ICT

Collaborative projects Virtual Learning Space (VLS) ESF funded Robert Gordon University, SFEU and SCROLLA VLS - a forum for sharing expertise in the use of ICT for teaching and learning Development of the VLS Encourage further FE use Disseminate online learning research Use online seminars to develop learning objects on good practice

Further collaborative projects EQUEL – E-quality in E-learning research Evaluation of the Scottish Funding Council's ScotCIT Programme SEUSISS – Surveys of European Universities Skills for ICT for Staff and Students PASS-IT - Project on ASsessment in Scotland using Information Technology)

SCROLLA – the future Scottish academic centre for research into on-line learning and assessment, recognised by the commercial world, providing a catalyst for positive educational change.

Further information & refs SCROLLA - Chappel, H., McAteer, E., Harris, R.A., & Marsden, S. (2002) Fast coding of on-line learning behaviours using an 'elements' approach. Instructional Science Harris R.A. & Niven, J. (2002) Retrofitting theory to practice - a reflection on the development of an e-learning community. Proceedings of Networked Learning 2002, University of Sheffield McAteer, E., Tolmie A., et al (2002) Characterising communication within networked learning environments. Proceedings of Networked Learning 2002, University of Sheffield