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Breaking in: Early findings from an Open University Associate Lecturer’s action research scholarship project critiquing own breakout room practices
Breaking in: Early findings from an Open University Associate Lecturer’s action research scholarship project critiquing own breakout room practices Demelza Hayer Keywords Breakout rooms, action research, synchronous online nursing education, critical digital pedagogy. Rationale Lack of guidance and training in use of online breakout rooms has been identified as contributing to inconsistent use in…
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The Human Argument: Finding a space for teachers voices in the design of learning platforms
The Human Argument: Finding a space for teachers voices in the design of learning platforms Phillip Newton Keywords Learning Analytics, SoTL, human-centred design, Mobile Learning, Theory of Change, Communities of Practice Rationale This abstract describes elements of a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning project at a prominent technical training institute in Saudi Arabia. Last year,…
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Phonetically decodable e-books – impact on early reading practices and progress.
Phonetically decodable e-books – impact on early reading practices and progress. Kirsty Masterton Keywords: e-books; early reading; decoding; decodable books; phonics programme; parent/carer support for e-book reading. The government and Ofsted are committed to synthetic phonics as the method of teaching early reading in England (Glazzard & Stones, 2020). A key feature of validated phonics…
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Mini MOOC for Capstone IT project module
Mini MOOC for Capstone IT project module Ju Tope Keywords: mini MOOC, disability, project proposal, pedagogy, learning styles This scholarship project is being undertaken to enhance the initial delivery of the OU capstone module TM470 The Computing and IT project, it is aimed at extending use of the project preparation forum (PPF), encouraging learner participation,…
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Investigation into the Digital Pedagogical Practices of Bucher Emhart Glass
Investigation into the Digital Pedagogical Practices of Bucher Emhart Glass Ian Kirton Keywords: Glass Industry Training; E-Learning; TEL; Industrial Training Programs; Didactic Pedagogical Practice in Digital Education To investigate Bucher Emhart Glass’s (BEG) use of didactic pedagogical practice in its E-learning programs, identify whether this is the best practice for e-learning training in the glass…
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ADHD and the VLE: Student Perspectives and Improvement Strategies
ADHD and the VLE: Student Perspectives and Improvement Strategies Nina Williams Keywords: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Virtual learning environment (VLE), Learning Management System (LMS), neurodivergence, executive functioning, online learning As higher education undergoes a transformative shift towards integration of digital educational tools, it is pertinent to understand the impact on students with learning…
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Asynchronous online learning: facilitating management compliance in a UK university.
Asynchronous online learning: facilitating management compliance in a UK university Andy Eagle-Weston Keywords Management Development; TEL; Management Toolkits; management behaviours; management processes This scholarship project is being conducted to support the work of the Organisational Development (OD) team within the Human Resources department of a UK based Higher Education Institution. The OD team have responsibility…
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Can digital pedagogy create real-world inclusion for autistic student outliers?
Can digital pedagogy create real-world inclusion for autistic student outliers? Marilyn Long Keywords: autistic students, digital pedagogy, inclusive practice, marginalised learners Existing research into the experience of autistic students engaged in online higher education is focused on the barriers created by social skills deficits and the perceptions of autistic challenges held by neurotypical staff. However,…
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Online learning and children – critically exploring their lived experiences
Online learning and children – critically exploring their lived experiences Tina Hedger Key words #HomeEducated #OnlineEducation #SchoolsOnline #phenomenological #post-intentional Education in a physical school building as the only model of education, is being increasingly rejected by parents and their children. Technology could be used to create an alternative model of education, in which it is…
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Contributory Factors to Disengagement with eLearning in the NHS Workforce
Contributory Factors to Disengagement with eLearning in the NHS Workforce Brenda Little Keywords: eLearning; TEL; NHS; disengagement; education The NHS is one of the UKs largest employers with a workforce of around 1.4 million in England and a further 160,000 in Scotland. All employees are required to complete, as a minimum, statutory and mandatory training…