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Upcoming: Academia, Wikipedia and Social Media’s Reframing of Academic Power/Knowledge Arrangements

October 4th, 2010 · Comments Off on Upcoming: Academia, Wikipedia and Social Media’s Reframing of Academic Power/Knowledge Arrangements · Research, Researching Learning and Teaching

Dr Henk Eijkman, ADFA 11 October, 12.30 – 2pm Learning & Teaching Workshop (Room 416), Level 4 Mathews Building While there is much hype about academics’ attitude to Wikipedia there have been few if any empirical studies. The aim of this research was to ascertain how academics respond to Wikipedia as an iconic social media […]

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Exploring the affordances of the online learning tool, UNSW Wikispaces, in enhancing the group assessment experience for both students and tutors

September 22nd, 2010 · Comments Off on Exploring the affordances of the online learning tool, UNSW Wikispaces, in enhancing the group assessment experience for both students and tutors · Research, Researching Learning and Teaching, Resources, Uncategorized

Helen Caple (EMPA) & Mike Bogle (TRC/FASS) In this seminar Helen and Mike reported on the initial findings from a small research project investigating the large enrolment course experience in relation to group assessment and online learning tools, in particular UNSW Wikispaces. You can view their slides here: Helen Caple & Mike Bogle Slides You can read […]

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Upcoming: Researching Learning & Teaching: Research Design & Analysis- Capturing Individuals’ Perceptions of their Development as Learners, Wednesday 18th November, 12-1.30pm

November 15th, 2009 · Comments Off on Upcoming: Researching Learning & Teaching: Research Design & Analysis- Capturing Individuals’ Perceptions of their Development as Learners, Wednesday 18th November, 12-1.30pm · 393, Research, Researching Learning and Teaching

Many of us are interested in investigating the impact of our teaching and courses upon student’s understanding, capability and/or views of learning. This area can, however, be difficult to research. In this session Jacqui McManus will discuss research she has undertaken that studies change in capability, and within this highlight the use of phenomenographic analysis […]

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Write-up: Researching Learning & Teaching: Mapping Areas of Interest, 21st Oct 2009

November 11th, 2009 · Comments Off on Write-up: Researching Learning & Teaching: Mapping Areas of Interest, 21st Oct 2009 · 393, Research, Researching Learning and Teaching, Uncategorized

The first ‘Researching Learning & Teaching’ session was held on 21 October and was facilitated by Jan McLean, Learning & Teaching. The session involved group discussions about the research into learning and teaching people were undertaking and/or interested in, including workplace learning; embedding skills; and informal learning. A full list of themes can be accessed […]

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Upcoming:Researching Learning and Teaching: Mapping areas of interest, Wednesday 21st October, 12 – 1.30pm

October 13th, 2009 · Comments Off on Upcoming:Researching Learning and Teaching: Mapping areas of interest, Wednesday 21st October, 12 – 1.30pm · 392, 393, Research, Researching Learning and Teaching

The first session of Researching Learning & Teaching seminar series will focus on discussions around the scholarship of learning and teaching and on identifying areas of interest and topics that participants would like to explore in future sessions. Researching Learning and Teaching sessions will offer opportunities for those investigating aspects of teaching and learning to […]

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