Introduction to e-Learning (Winter School), 4th December 2009

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Presentations and Workshop Resources

Please find workshop summaries and their related resources below:

What is web 2.0? (Kevin Brace)

Session aims: This session will cover an overview & hands on of some of the more popualr Web 2.0 tools (blogs, wikis, social bookmarking), and how these can be used to support learning and skills development. Delegates will require web access to their email account during the session in order to set up a Web 2.0 tool.

Access a (web based) mind map covering some of the most popular and useful web technologies to enhance teaching and learning from Kevins blog page. All Web 2.0 resources discussed in this session are contained within a shared mind map online.

Using Video and images in E-learning (Theresa Welch)


This session aims to show you how to make use of video and images in teaching. Using digital cameras, flip video cameras and some free software we will create resources that are engaging for learners and fun to make.

* Photostory 3.0 (for Windows) As the website says, "Even if you're a beginner, you'll be amazed at how easy it is to add special effects, music, and other professional touches to enhance your digital photos."

Photo Story Activity: Media:Photo Story Activity.pdf


Social Networking: Using Twitter in education

Jane's PowerPoint presentation: Click here for the presentation (pdf)

Kevin Campbell-Wright's Beginners' Guide to Twitter Click here for the Guide

Watch a discussion involving the founder of Twitter and Stephen Fry (to name but two) about why Twitter is so good to use: http://www.stephenfry.com/2009/11/19/social-media-force-for-good/

Educause paper on microblogging: 7 things you should know about Microblogging Click here for the paper 

Links received during the session from Tweeters

Prism article 'Learning in 140 Character Bytes' (thanks to Heather Williamson) http://prism-magazine.org/oct09/tt_01.cfm

Five Ways to Use Twitter for Good (thanks to Heather Williamson) http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifehack/5-ways-to-use-twitter-for-good.html

Why Use Twitter by David Lee King (thanks to Heather Williamson) http://www.davidleeking.com/2008/07/09/why-use-twitter/

Paul Richardson said: They may want to look at the #spacefish example of how a whole class can pursue an enquiry. See my blog at: http://blogs.rsc-wales.ac.uk/acl/2009/11/11/a-fish-in-space/


Exploring Learning Technologies (Jason Curtis, RSC Learning Technologist)

This session will look at a number of devices and examine their potential to allow both tutors and learners to create and/or access resources. The selection, pedagogical, technical and implementation issues will also be discussed, together with the potential benefits of using technology

media:Wiki version_Winter School 2009.ppt


Access Apps(Alison Wootton Accessibility and Inclusion Advisor )

This Session will identify how RSC West Midlands can help with Assistive Technology issues. Throughout the session we will identify what software and who EDU Apps and Access Apps is suitable for. media:Accessibity_Apps_presentation.__15__Dec.ppt


Whiteboards and Voting Systems: (Allen Crawford Thomas, Teaching and Learning Advisor)

This session will explore how you can use the interactive whiteboard to generated improved engagement and participation. This will include how to the use tools and functions, change backgrounds and paper type; integrate other applications and media. The session will also include a brief introduction to voting systems.

Blogs and Further Reading

Resources and articles relating to e-learning feature regularly on individual team members blogs.

  • Wobble has articles, news and resources to support staff in the work based learning sector. Readers can register to receive free email updates with details of e-learning news and resources. http://wblwestmids.blogspot.com/
  • RSCWM Learning Technologies The RSCWM Learning Technologies blog was created signpost its readers to the latest innovations in technology that may be of potential use within a teaching and learning context.

Additional Training and Support

For more details and future dates of events relating to creating e-resources - keep an eye on our events page.

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