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Common cultures in diversified approaches to teaching and learning and skills development through work-based consultancies in the University of Salford
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Douglas, C. Common cultures in diversified approaches to teaching and learning and skills development through work-based consultancies in the University of Salford

This project will investigate the approaches followed and the role that work based learning (WBL) consultancies currently plays in student-centred learning at the University of Salford. This enquiry seeks to explore the nature of the vocational skill... Read More about Common cultures in diversified approaches to teaching and learning and skills development through work-based consultancies in the University of Salford.

Common cultures in diversified approaches to teaching and learning and skills development through work-based consultancies in the University of Salford
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Douglas, C. Common cultures in diversified approaches to teaching and learning and skills development through work-based consultancies in the University of Salford

This project will investigate the approaches followed and the role that work based learning (WBL) consultancies currently plays in student-centred learning at the University of Salford. This enquiry seeks to explore the nature of the vocational skill... Read More about Common cultures in diversified approaches to teaching and learning and skills development through work-based consultancies in the University of Salford.

Improving dissertation assessment
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Haigh, R., Amaratunga, R., & Baldry, D. Improving dissertation assessment

Concerns have been expressed over assessment practices in higher education, with calls for increased accountability of lecturers and greater consistency of standards (Brown and Glasner, 1999). The need to ensure consistency is even greater with modu... Read More about Improving dissertation assessment.

Guidelines for improving social outcomes gained through distance learning tools
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Ingirige, B., Amaratunga, R., Sexton, M., Ahmed, V., Baldry, D., & Aouad, G. Guidelines for improving social outcomes gained through distance learning tools

History of distance learning dates back to the late 1960’s. However, with the advent of the Internet it was repositioned as a major tool for course delivery so that students can undertake learning within a setting of their choice aligned with a pace... Read More about Guidelines for improving social outcomes gained through distance learning tools.

To evaluate the impact of introducing a credit bearing PDP and Skills Development module on students ability to reflect on and plan for their progress in academic and other key skills
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Savory, J. To evaluate the impact of introducing a credit bearing PDP and Skills Development module on students ability to reflect on and plan for their progress in academic and other key skills

In September 2005 a credit rated PDP and study skills module was introduced into the first year of the part time HNC in Housing Studies programme. The module combines practical whole group skills development sessions on topics such as essay writing,... Read More about To evaluate the impact of introducing a credit bearing PDP and Skills Development module on students ability to reflect on and plan for their progress in academic and other key skills.

To evaluate the impact of introducing a credit bearing PDP and Skills Development module on students ability to reflect on and plan for their progress in academic and other key skills
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Savory, J. To evaluate the impact of introducing a credit bearing PDP and Skills Development module on students ability to reflect on and plan for their progress in academic and other key skills

In September 2005 a credit rated PDP and study skills module was introduced into the first year of the part time HNC in Housing Studies programme. The module combines practical whole group skills development sessions on topics such as essay writing,... Read More about To evaluate the impact of introducing a credit bearing PDP and Skills Development module on students ability to reflect on and plan for their progress in academic and other key skills.

Using audio based learning activities to enhance the student learning experience
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Dowdle, D. Using audio based learning activities to enhance the student learning experience

Today’s students expect their education to be delivered to them in ways that are different to the more traditional delivery mechanisms that many of their tutors may have experienced (Coopers & Lybrand, 1998). The old ‘chalk and talk’ approach, in whi... Read More about Using audio based learning activities to enhance the student learning experience.

Improving co-learner interactions through web based online assessments within distant learning settings
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Ingirige, B., Amaratunga, R., Dowdle, D., Keraminiyage, K., Goulding, J., Baldry, D., & Lees, M. Improving co-learner interactions through web based online assessments within distant learning settings

Distance education technologies have come into prominence during the last two decades of the 20th century. Propagation of these technologies, software development and methods of computer aided assessments have been fuelled by the advances in the Inte... Read More about Improving co-learner interactions through web based online assessments within distant learning settings.

Anthropomorphic feedback in user interfaces: the effect of personality traits, context and Grice’s Maxims on effectiveness and preferences
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Murano, P., & O’Brian Holt, P. Anthropomorphic feedback in user interfaces: the effect of personality traits, context and Grice’s Maxims on effectiveness and preferences. International Journal of Technology and Human Interaction, 3(4), 52-64

Experimental work on anthropomorphic feedback in user interfaces has shown inconsistent results and researchers offer differing opinions as to the potential usefulness of this style of user interaction. A review of the literature shows that experimen... Read More about Anthropomorphic feedback in user interfaces: the effect of personality traits, context and Grice’s Maxims on effectiveness and preferences.

Anthropomorphic feedback in user interfaces: the effect of personality traits, context and Grice’s Maxims on effectiveness and preferences
Journal Article
Murano, P., & O’Brian Holt, P. Anthropomorphic feedback in user interfaces: the effect of personality traits, context and Grice’s Maxims on effectiveness and preferences. International Journal of Technology and Human Interaction, 3(4), 52-64

Experimental work on anthropomorphic feedback in user interfaces has shown inconsistent results and researchers offer differing opinions as to the potential usefulness of this style of user interaction. A review of the literature shows that experimen... Read More about Anthropomorphic feedback in user interfaces: the effect of personality traits, context and Grice’s Maxims on effectiveness and preferences.