Pachler (2008) A socio-cultural ecology of mobile learning

Pachler (2008) A socio-cultural ecology of mobile learning

Blackboard for teaching and learning

A slideshow and supporting handout used in a workshop that discusses how Blackboard can be used to effectively support student learning.

CETL's Re-Usable Learning Objects

Completed, available and free to use Learning Objects listed by subject area

The UK Professional Standards Framework for teaching and supporting learning in higher education

The UK Professional Standards Framework (UK PSF) for teaching and supporting learning, launched in February 2006, is a flexible framework which uses a descriptor-based approach to professional standards. There are three standard descriptors each of which is applicable to a number of staff roles and to different career stages of those engaged in teaching and supporting learning. The standard descriptors are underpinned by areas of professional activity, core knowledge and professional values. The framework provides a reference point for institutions and individuals as well as supporting ongoing development within any one standard descriptor.

Reusable Learning Object repository at the University of Nottingham

Over 100 RLOs in subjects relevant to health, including evidence-based practice, clinical skills, basic sciences, pharmacology, physiology, genetics and study skills.

Learning Objects at CIPeL

The Centre for Inter-Professional e-Learning (CIPeL) at Coventry University provides a number of useful reusable learning objects.

Intute Reusable Learning Objects

These are the Reusable Learning Objects (RLOs) that Intute have evaluated and added to their nursing and midwifery section. If you search for 'rlo' you'll get a list of over 60 RLOs, they are mostly related to A&P but some of them are about research skills and referencing...

Getting Started with Blackboard and E-Learning

A PowerPoint used to start a discussion about the nature of e-learning, and showing how Blackboard can be used to support independent learning by students.

INFO 1010 Introduction and An Introduction to Learning at University

Describes course objectives and looks at what it takes to be successful in learning at University

Approaches to Learning

Looks at some of the models of learning and discusses how they apply to university students

The value of using short-format podcasts to enhance learning and teaching

This paper presents the findings of a podcasting trial held in 2007-2008 within the Faculty of Economics and Business at the University of Sydney, Australia. The trial investigates the value of using short-format podcasts to support assessment for postgraduate and undergraduate students. A multi-method approach is taken in investigating perceptions of the benefits of podcasting, incorporating surveys, focus groups and interviews. The results show that a majority of students believe they gained learning benefits from the podcasts and appreciated the flexibility of the medium to support their learning, and the lecturers felt the innovation helped diversify their pedagogical approach and support a diverse student population. Three primary conclusions are presented: (1) most students reject the mobile potential of podcasting in favour of their traditional study space at home; (2) what students and lecturers value about this podcasting design overlap; (3) the assessment-focussed, short-format podcast design may be considered a successful podcasting model. The paper finishes by identifying areas for future research on the effective use of podcasting in learning and teaching.

Picking your profile: an academic guide to learning styles

This guide provides a brief overview on different learning styles, along with the best way to approach study for each type.