Future Developments at Cardiff University Dr Sarah Williamson eLearning Change Champion

What do Cardiff’s students think? “They should all make use of the blackboard, which is electronic system so they can put slides up and a lot do not use it.” “There could be more consistency between staff, e.g. some use blackboard a lot, others not at all.” “Blackboard was poorly organised so it makes it more difficult to access some information.”

Use of Blackboard In October-November 2007: Large amount of Blackboard modules were “empty” – ~50% have no content Another 25% looked a lot like this…

Reflecting on your use of technology Think of it from the student point of view Use doesn’t need to be complicated to be effective By going back to basics you can significantly improve the student learning experience Myself and Simon Wood are happy to hold in-School sessions to help colleagues reflect on current practice

Context – New Strategy Enhancing Learning and Teaching through Technology: a Strategy for Higher Education in Wales Published by HEFCW, 7 April 2008 “The aim of this strategy is to accelerate the mainstreaming of technology-enhanced learning and teaching provision, processes and practice in Higher Education in Wales.”

The Enhancement Project Focusing on the enablement of staff in TEE Educational events and workshops Educational materials Case studies Improved communications New stream of funding

Development Fund for TEE Support Schools in developing their use of technology Small amount of funding available, main emphasis is on human resource Two-stage competitive bidding process – Stage 1 closes on Monday 26 April 2010 Further information available on the website

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