1. UdR, Bogota, agosto 2008 1 Using technology to improve quality in education – 4 Ian Johnson

2. UdR, Bogota, agosto 2008 2 “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

3. UdR, Bogota, agosto 2008 3 OVERVIEW  Use of journals in teaching  Information literacy  Strategic development for using e- resources to enhance quality teaching

4. UdR, Bogota, agosto 2008 4 USE OF JOURNALS IN TEACHING?  Is teaching heavily dependent on textbooks?  Research evidence

5. UdR, Bogota, agosto 2008 5 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

6. UdR, Bogota, agosto 2008 6 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

7. UdR, Bogota, agosto 2008 7 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?

8. UdR, Bogota, agosto 2008 8 DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES (1)  Develop content for Repositories, e- journals and Virtual Learning environments  Research and publication policy  Review issues related to recognition and promotion

9. UdR, Bogota, agosto 2008 9 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

10. UdR, Bogota, agosto 2008 10 DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES (3)  Sharing and finding content  Register with search engines and aggregator services  Attach adequate and appropriate metadata

11. UdR, Bogota, agosto 2008 11 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

12. UdR, Bogota, agosto 2008 12 DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES (5)  24/7service  Support or resilience?

13. UdR, Bogota, agosto 2008 13 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

14. UdR, Bogota, agosto 2008 14 DETECTING PLAGIARISM OR DIAGNOSING PROBLEMS?  http://turnitin.com/static/index.html http://turnitin.com/static/index.html

15. UdR, Bogota, agosto 2008 15 DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES (7)  Develop relevant teaching skills

16. UdR, Bogota, agosto 2008 16 SUMMARY  Developing quality teaching requires  CONTENT  CAPACITY  CAPABILITY  TOTAL COMMITMENT

17. UdR, Bogota, agosto 2008 17 Thank you for your attention Questions? Comments? http://www.rgu.ac.uk/abs