UdR, Bogota, agosto Using technology to improve quality in education – 4 Ian Johnson

UdR, Bogota, agosto “Así como los ascensores cambiaron la forma de los edificios y los automóviles cambiaron la forma de las ciudades, los bytes cambiarán la forma de las organizaciones, compañías, naciones y estructuras sociales”. Nicholas Negroponte

UdR, Bogota, agosto OVERVIEW  Use of journals in teaching  Information literacy  Strategic development for using e- resources to enhance quality teaching

UdR, Bogota, agosto USE OF JOURNALS IN TEACHING?  Is teaching heavily dependent on textbooks?  Research evidence

UdR, Bogota, agosto REVISTAS study  23 papers published in 2004/5  References to papers in other journals  18 in Spanish  41 in English  References to books  122 in Spanish  23 in English  37 references to web sites

UdR, Bogota, agosto THE INFORMATION LITERATE STUDENT  Recognizes the need for information  Identifies potential sources of information  Develops successful search strategies  Accesses sources of information, including computer-based and other technologies  Evaluates information  Integrates new information into an existing body of knowledge  Uses information in critical thinking and problem solving  Knows how to communicate information in an ethical manner

UdR, Bogota, agosto Comments? FUNDAMENTAL ISSUES  What do universities have to do to develop information literate students?  How can the information needs of distance learning students be met?

UdR, Bogota, agosto DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES (1)  Develop content for Repositories, e- journals and Virtual Learning environments  Research and publication policy  Review issues related to recognition and promotion

UdR, Bogota, agosto DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES (2)  Establish an Institutional Repository  Convert any journals to e-journals  Integrate journal and Repository contents with library resources  Maximise access to other free e- journals and papers in Repositories

UdR, Bogota, agosto DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES (3)  Sharing and finding content  Register with search engines and aggregator services  Attach adequate and appropriate metadata

UdR, Bogota, agosto DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES (4)  Develop campus networks  Match networked PC availability to needs and use Standardise provision  Provide secure off-campus access  Introduce wireless access  Create portals for students and staff with single sign-on

UdR, Bogota, agosto DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES (5)  24/7service  Support or resilience?

UdR, Bogota, agosto DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES (6)  Teach basic computer skills  International Computer Driving Licence  Integrate development of database searching skills with teaching  Develop students’ writing skills  Monitor students’ information searching and use

UdR, Bogota, agosto DETECTING PLAGIARISM OR DIAGNOSING PROBLEMS? 

UdR, Bogota, agosto DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES (7)  Develop relevant teaching skills

UdR, Bogota, agosto SUMMARY  Developing quality teaching requires  CONTENT  CAPACITY  CAPABILITY  TOTAL COMMITMENT

UdR, Bogota, agosto Thank you for your attention Questions? Comments?