Operational issues and plans for distance learning at UCL

Presentation at M25 Learning Technology Group, FutureLearn, 15 November 2017

The emergence of a curriculum model for online learning in a context of late investment in distance education

ECER 2015 "Education and Transition - Contributions from Educational Research", Corvinus University of Budapest from 7 to 11 September 2015.

The Principles of Creation of Teaching Materials and Organization of Ukrainian Language Learning Process using Distance Support in Senior Classes

The article deals with the topicality and problems of using information and communication technologies in secondary education, conditions and methods for Ukrainian language learning with the distance support in senior classes. The article shows the principal similarity of distance learning to training one. The common and specific principles of creation of teaching materials for a distance learning course are described. It reveals the conditions of effective organization of Ukrainian language learning with distance support on the material of distance course ���Business Ukrainian and Culture of Communication���.

Remote Development of Distance Course Using Virtual Learning Space ���Web-Class Khpi���

An approach to a specialized website creation ��� club of distance courses authors ��� on the basis of Virtual Learning Space ���Web-Class KhPI��� is implemented and suggested in the article.

A utiliza����o da plataforma Educast@fccn, como ferramenta de grava����o de aulas no ambiente de e-learning portugu��s

Disserta����o apresentada �� Escola Superior de Comunica����o Social como parte dos requisitos para obten����o de grau de mestre em Audiovisual e Multim��dia.

Contextualiza����o de ���learning objects��� no ensino da ��rea da sa��de. O caso do ensino da higiene oral

Com o crescimento das Tecnologias de Informa����o e Comunica����o os m��todos de ensino tamb��m foram evoluindo, verificando-se assim mudan��as bastante significativas na forma como se adquire o conhecimento. O aparecimento do ensino �� dist��ncia aliado aos meios digitais, que est��o cada vez mais dispon��veis e acess��veis, tanto a alunos como a professores, s��o um excelente complemento �� actividade lectiva. Exemplo disso �� mesmo o caso do e-learning que veio revolucionar todo o processo de aquisi����o de conhecimento, deixando para segundo plano pormenores como o local ou a hora de aquisi����o do conhecimento. Entre muitos tipos de recursos dispon��veis, os OA���s (Objecto de Aprendizagem) t��m uma utiliza����o cada vez mais frequente. No levantamento do estado da arte e no estudo dos recursos educativos utilizados actualmente na Medicina Dent��ria, foi assinalado a utiliza����o recorrente dos OA���s, que basicamente s��o pequenos peda��os de informa����o que podem ser reutilizados ou referenciados tecnologicamente. Seguidamente, iniciou-se a realiza����o de um OA que pudesse servir de apoio ao ensino da Medicina Dent��ria, focando-se concretamente na higiene oral para as crian��as entre os 7 e 12 anos. Finalmente, procedeu-se �� sua valida����o conclui-se que no futuro ser�� poss��vel a sua reutiliza����o em diferentes contextos de ensino e aprendizagem na ��rea.

E-sharing: development and use of learning objects repository

��� In the new learning environments, built width digital technologies, the need to promote quality of education resources, commonly known as Learning Objects, which can support formal and informal distance learning, emerge as one of the biggest challenge that educational institutions will have to face. Due to the fact that is expensive, the reuse and sharing became very important issue. This article presents a Learning Object Repository which aims to store, to disseminate and maintain accessible Learning Objects.

A B-learning strategy for Therapeutics at the Bachelor Level

Background Information:The incorporation of distance learning activities by institutions of higher education is considered an important contribution to create new opportunities for teaching at both, initial and continuing training. In Medicine and Nursing, several papers illustrate the adaptation of technological components and teaching methods are prolific, however, when we look at the Pharmaceutical Education area, the examples are scarce. In that sense this project demonstrates the implementation and assessment of a B-Learning Strategy for Therapeutics using a ���case based learning��� approach. Setting: Academic Pharmacy Methods:This is an exploratory study involving 2nd year students of the Pharmacy Degree at the School of Allied Health Sciences of Oporto. The study population consists of 61 students, divided in groups of 3-4 elements. The b-learning model was implemented during a time period of 8 weeks. Results:A B-learning environment and digital learning objects were successfully created and implemented. Collaboration and assessment techniques were carefully developed to ensure the active participation and fair assessment of all students. Moodle records show a consistent activity of students during the assignments. E-portfolios were also developed using Wikispaces, which promoted reflective writing and clinical reasoning. Conclusions:Our exploratory study suggests that the ���case based learning��� method can be successfully combined with the technological components to create and maintain a feasible online learning environment for the teaching of therapeutics.

Implementa����o de cursos em regime de e-learning em ambiente hospitalar. A MEDUCA como suporte

A sociedade moderna encontra-se numa evolu����o progressiva e constante no que respeita ��s novas tecnologias. Independentemente da ��rea de conhecimento, �� de senso comum, que cada vez mais �� necess��ria forma����o s��lida, sendo fundamental a prepara����o e a consolida����o das futuras gera����es na utiliza����o das novas tecnologias. As plataformas de e-learning s��o hoje em dia uma realidade mais que afirmada, e com aplica����o em todos os sectores de actividade. A ��rea da sa��de n��o foge �� regra, verificando-se que os seus profissionais evidenciam falta de disponibilidade para participa����o nas forma����es presenciais, fundamentais para o seu processo de forma����o cont��nua (LLL ��� Long Liffe Learning). Estes profissionais necessitam de estar continuamente actualizados, de forma a melhor poderem contribuir para o desempenho das suas fun����es, como o aconselhamento dos utentes, acompanhamento de doentes cr��nicos, uso correcto dos medicamentos, entre outros. O presente trabalho pretende implementar em ambiente hospitalar o modelo de forma����o �� dist��ncia em regime de e-learning ou b-learning, identificando potenciais vantagens e constrangimentos inerentes ao processo. Para o efeito, ser�� utilizada a plataforma MEDUCA criada pelo GILT-ISEP e baseada em Moodle, como uma plataforma destinada �� forma����o para profissionais da ��rea da Sa��de. Esta disserta����o apresenta uma investiga����o sobre a implementa����o da dita plataforma em ambiente hospitalar. Esta disserta����o apresenta todo o estudo/trabalho desenvolvido para a implementa����o da plataforma MEDUCA nalgumas entidades contactadas da ��rea da sa��de. Espera-se que esta ferramenta ofere��a uma alternativa interactiva de educa����o e aprendizagem, visando melhorar constantemente o n��vel formativo de cada profissional de sa��de.

O desenvolvimento de um modelo de ensino virtual num contexto de investimento incipiente em e - learning: progressos e desafios

Este artigo relata o desenvolvimento de um modelo de ensino virtual em curso na Universidade dos A��ores. Depois de ter sido adotado na leciona����o de disciplinas da ��rea da Teoria e Desenvolvimento Curricular em regime de e-learning e b-learning, o modelo foi, no ano acad��mico de 2014/15, estendido �� leciona����o de outras disciplinas. Al��m de descrever o modelo e explicar a sua evolu����o, o artigo destaca a sua ado����o no contexto particular de uma disciplina cuja componente online foi lecionada em circunst��ncias especialmente desafiadoras. Neste sentido, explica o processo de avalia����o da experi��ncia, discute os seus resultados e sugere pistas de melhoria. Essa avalia����o enquadra-se num processo de investiga����o do design curricular ��� a metodologia que tem sido usada para estudar o desenvolvimento do modelo.

Extended immersive learning environment: a hybrid remote/virtual laboratory

This paper presents a collaborative virtual learning environment, which includes technologies such as 3D virtual representations, learning and content management systems, remote experiments, and collaborative learning spaces, among others. It intends to facilitate the construction, management and sharing of knowledge among teachers and students, in a global perspective. The environment proposes the use of 3D social representations for accessing learning materials in a dynamic and interactive form, which is regarded to be closer to the physical reality experienced by teachers and students in a learning context. A first implementation of the proposed extended immersive learning environment, in the area of solid mechanics, is also described, including the access to theoretical contents and a remote experiment to determine the elastic modulus of a given object.These instructions give you basic guidelines for preparing camera-ready papers for conference proceedings. Use this document as a template if you are using Microsoft Word 6.0 or later. Otherwise, use this document as an instruction set. The electronic file of your paper will be formatted further. Define all symbols used in the abstract. Do not cite references in the abstract.

Interoperability on e-learning 2.0: the PEACE case study

The confluence of education with the evolution of technology boosted the paradigm shift of the face-to-face learning to distance learning. In this scenario e-Learning plays an essential role as a facilitator of the teaching/learning process. However new demands associated with the new Web paradigm require that existent e-Learning environments characterized mostly by monolithic systems begin interacting with new specialized services. In this decentralized scenario the definition of a strategy of interoperability is the cornerstone to ensure the standardization communication among systems. This paper presents a definition of an interoperability strategy for an e-Learning environment at our School (ESEIG) called PEACE ��� Project for ESEIG Academic Content Environment. This new interoperability model relies on the application of several coordination and integration standards on several services, controlled by teachers and students, and included in the PEACE environment such as social networks, repositories, libraries, e-portfolios, intelligent tutors, recommendation systems and virtual classrooms.

Curso E-learning de sistemas multicorpo (multibody systems) para engenheiros mec��nicos

Trabalho Final de Mestrado para obten����o do grau de Mestre em Engenharia Mec��nica

Development and Assessment of an E-Learning Course on Breast Imaging for Radiographers: A Stratified Randomized Controlled Trial

Background: Mammography is considered the best imaging technique for breast cancer screening, and the radiographer plays an important role in its performance. Therefore, continuing education is critical to improving the performance of these professionals and thus providing better health care services. Objective: Our goal was to develop an e-learning course on breast imaging for radiographers, assessing its efficacy , effectiveness, and user satisfaction. Methods: A stratified randomized controlled trial was performed with radiographers and radiology students who already had mammography training, using pre- and post-knowledge tests, and satisfaction questionnaires. The primary outcome was the improvement in test results (percentage of correct answers), using intention-to-treat and per-protocol analysis. Results: A total of 54 participants were assigned to the intervention (20 students plus 34 radiographers) with 53 controls (19+34). The intervention was completed by 40 participants (11+29), with 4 (2+2) discontinued interventions, and 10 (7+3) lost to follow-up. Differences in the primary outcome were found between intervention and control: 21 versus 4 percentage points (pp), P<.001. Stratified analysis showed effect in radiographers (23 pp vs 4 pp; P=.004) but was unclear in students (18 pp vs 5 pp; P=.098). Nonetheless, differences in students��� posttest results were found (88% vs 63%; P=.003), which were absent in pretest (63% vs 63%; P=.106). The per-protocol analysis showed a higher effect (26 pp vs 2 pp; P<.001), both in students (25 pp vs 3 pp; P=.004) and radiographers (27 pp vs 2 pp; P<.001). Overall, 85% were satisfied with the course, and 88% considered it successful. Conclusions: This e-learning course is effective, especially for radiographers, which highlights the need for continuing education.

The development of a knowledge-based society - Challenges for e-learning and adult students in higher education

This chapter appears in Encyclopaedia of Distance Learning 2nd Edition edit by Rogers, P.; Berg, Gary; Boettecher, Judith V.; Howard, Caroline; Justice, Lorraine; Schenk, Karen D.. Copyright 2009, IGI Global, www.igi-global.com. Posted by permission of the publisher. URL: http://www.igi-global.com/reference/ details.asp?ID=9703&v=tableOfContents