03-26-2011, 01:02 AM
(This post was last modified: 03-26-2011, 01:03 AM by Winston Smith.)
The next time you read someone from the Dumbass Factory attempting to use the term "duck" as part of a put down, remember the U of Leicester's DUCKLING project, which actually does something useful for DL students, unlike said Dr. Dumbass.
Although, to tell the truth, I'm still not sure what Dr. Ray Randall was talking about, as I was trying to figure out whether or not he was wearing a Star Trek TOS uniform.
Although, to tell the truth, I'm still not sure what Dr. Ray Randall was talking about, as I was trying to figure out whether or not he was wearing a Star Trek TOS uniform.
Quote:Delivering University Curricula: Knowledge, Learning and INnovation Gains
The DUCKLING project - funded by JISC - at the University of Leicester develops advanced delivery, presentation and assessment processes to enhance the work-based learning experience for students studying remotely. The project will demonstrate the practical marriage of sound approaches in delivery together with new technologies and work–based pedagogies for learning support, communication and assessment of professional adult learners from commencement to completion of the programme of study.
Video Spotlight:
Increasing student engagement using podcasts
Dr Ray Randall, from University of Leicester’s School of Psychology, speaks about his experience of using podcasts in teaching, as part of the DUCKLING project. Video produced by the University of New South Wales COFA.online media team.
Spotlight on: Shared Practice
As part of the 'Transforming Curriculum Delivery through Technology' strand funded by JISC we recognise the advantages of sharing good practice amongst the projects:
ESCAPE's Principles for providing good and engaging assessment feedback
Video Spotlight:
Creating eBooks for distance education
Terese Bird of the Beyond Distance Research Alliance describes the use of eBook readers in the DUCKLING project, as well as the process of converting learning materials into epub documents. Video produced by the University of New South Wales COFA.online media team.