1. How can technology be used to enhance learning? Keith Johnstone Department of Plant Sciences

2. Virtual learning environments A virtual learning environment (VLE) is a software system designed to support teaching and learning in an educational setting

3. Coursework – Cambridge’s first VLE

4. Single site for course resources Slides and notes Access 24/7 Easy interface for staff Copyright Student attendance

5. Enhancing learning - MolStruc

7. Java applet Renders crystal structure of biological molecules Learning derived from 3- D representation Answers to examination questions demonstrated good knowledge retention Technological solution was expensive but resulted in cost savings over 5 years

8. Enhancing learning – IB PMS

13. Students valued: –Searchable content –Interactive content –Video tutorails Extensive student engagement Substantial development and administration

14. Emerging technologies

15. Maths for engineers: conventional

16. Maths for engineers: semantic

17. Maths for engineers: technologies

18. Protein structure: semantic

19. Protein structure: technology

20. Plant evolution timeline

21. Publications: semantic

22. Emerging issues Aggregation of information Representing complex data Bounding information Data structures Technology hurdle Demonstrating impact

23. The future VLE Digital dashboard: Personalised data feeds Integration of information e.g. student diary Rich content e.g. semantic applications

24. Acknowledgments

25. Web sites