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Authors: O'Donoghue
ISBN-13: 9781591409625, ISBN-10: 1591409624
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: IGI Global
Date Published: March 2006
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: O'Donoghue

Book Synopsis

Technology Supported Learning and Teaching: A Staff Perspective presents accounts and case studies of first-hand experience in developing, implementing, or evaluating learning technologies.

Technology Supported Learning and Teaching: A Staff Perspective highlights the many areas in which practitioners are attempting to implement learning technologies and reflects themes of current topical interest. It presents descriptions of the tools practitioners are using, explains the way practitioners have used these tools, and discusses the role of the student and educator in the learning process.


About the Author:
John O'Donoghue initially taught in a social priority area school, moving later to post graduate lecturing, advising and consultancy for both initial teaching training and education departments and more recently a within a National ICT Research Unit. He has held the position of Chair and President of the Association for Learning Technology (ALT) and has hosted a conference. O'Donoghue has held honorary research fellowships at universities across the globe. He now holds a visiting research fellowship at the University of Wollongong, Australia. O'Donoghue is currently a Senior Learning and Teaching Fellow at the Centre of Excellence in Learning and Teaching at the University of Wolverhampton where he has a responsibilty for advising and developing technology supported learning for both staff and students. This embraces all the academic and pedagogical aspects of networked learning technologies. He is also a consultant and an advocate of the "global classroom". He sits on a number of review, editorial and programme committees.

Table of Contents

Preface
Chapter IIntroduction1
Section IInfrastructural and Cultural Issues
Chapter IIWhat Lecturers Say Helps and Hinders Their Use of a Virtual Learning Environment to Support Face-to-Face Teaching15
Chapter IIIAcademic Experiences of Using VLEs: Overarching Lessons for Preparing and Supporting Staff34
Chapter IVUsing Asynchronous Computer Conferencing to Support Learning and Teaching in a Campus-Based HE Context: Beyond E-Moderating51
Chapter VImproving E-Learning Support and Infrastructure: An Evidence-Based Approach...71
Chapter VIDeveloping E-Learning Provision for Healthcare Professionals' Continuing Professional Development91
Section IIPedagogical Issues
Chapter VIIStaff Perspectives on ILT: Findings from a National Evaluation of the Learning and Skills Sector106
Chapter VIIIDrivers and Barriers to the Uptake of Learning Technologies: Staff Experiences in a Research-Led University125
Chapter IXConstructivist E-Learning for Staff Engaged in Continuous Professional Development146
Chapter XStaff Using an Institution-Wide VLE for Blended E-Learning: Implications of Student Views160
Chapter XITeaching Large Groups: Implementation of a Mixed Model176
Chapter XIIPatchwork E-Dialogues in the Professional Development of New Teachers192
Chapter XIIIUnderstanding Roles Within Technology Supported Teaching and Learning: Implications for Staff, Academic Units, and Institutions210
Chapter XIVThe Role of the Online Instructor as a Guide on the Side224
Section IIITechnological Issues
Chapter XVOnline Learning Activities in Second Year Environmental Geography243
Chapter XVILessons in Implementing a Learning Management System in a University: The Academic User Perspective261
Chapter XVIILearning through Chat: University of the Arts London Case Studies in Online Learning in Art, Design and Communication277
Chapter XVIIIFrom SYnthia to Calma to Sybil: Developing Strategies for Interactive Learning in Music292
Chapter XIXLecturing by Streamed Digital Video: Blood, Sweat, Tears and Success309
About the Authors323
Index332

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