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Supporting campus based teaching with technology: web-based and groupware
Report
Bell, F., Proctor, C., & Jones, M. Supporting campus based teaching with technology: web-based and groupware

This project explored the extent to which World Wide Web and groupware technologies (Lotus Notes was used in this project) could be used to improve support for teaching in a campus-based environment. The project was supported by the Teaching and Lear... Read More about Supporting campus based teaching with technology: web-based and groupware.

Interactive learning in a level 1 module
Presentation / Conference
Booth, K., & James, B. Interactive learning in a level 1 module. Presented at Education in a Changing Environment, University of Salford, UK

Changes were made to the teaching method and examination paper for a Level 1 Mechanics module taken by a cohort of physics students with the aim of encouraging deep learning. The co-operative learning approach of Johnson et al (1991) was used to pos... Read More about Interactive learning in a level 1 module.

Improving the quality of learning through the promotion of deep learning in a knowledge orientated discipline
Report
James, B., Booth, K., & Donnelly, S. Improving the quality of learning through the promotion of deep learning in a knowledge orientated discipline

Concern has been expressed that formal lecturing and examination methods produce
students with a surface approach to learning, rather than the deep approach, which,
since it is the basis of lifelong learning, is increasingly becoming an essential... Read More about Improving the quality of learning through the promotion of deep learning in a knowledge orientated discipline.

A networked multi-media system for delivery of good practice, criteria of assessment, tutorials and support and lectures
Report
Grimshaw, M., & Adams, J. A networked multi-media system for delivery of good practice, criteria of assessment, tutorials and support and lectures

In January 1998, the Music Department and Media & Performance Department (now the School of Media, Music & Performance) received a TLQIS grant of £5000 to set up a
networked multimedia system for the delivery of examples of good practice, criteria o... Read More about A networked multi-media system for delivery of good practice, criteria of assessment, tutorials and support and lectures.

A computer assisted engineering laboratory programme: a pilot scheme in fluid mechanics
Report
Laws, E. A computer assisted engineering laboratory programme: a pilot scheme in fluid mechanics

The project was concerned with the development of a set of computer based presentations
giving the bakground, relevant theory and operating instructions for laboratory exercises
in Fluid Mechanics in the School of Aeronautical and Mechanical Engine... Read More about A computer assisted engineering laboratory programme: a pilot scheme in fluid mechanics.

Improving the quality of learning through the development of autonomous learning among foreign language learners
Report
Baillie, I., Edwards, R., & Flanagan, C. Improving the quality of learning through the development of autonomous learning among foreign language learners

This project is an investigation into the potential for using multi-media technology, originally
planned as a support for teaching foreign languages, as a way of developing autonomous
learning. Students from a range of disciplines at Salford follow... Read More about Improving the quality of learning through the development of autonomous learning among foreign language learners.

Developing a student centred learning package using knowledge elicitation techniques
Report
Ford, N., & Murphy, G. Developing a student centred learning package using knowledge elicitation techniques

During the past two decades, educators have invested extensive time and resources
introducing computers and web-based courses into universities (Yazon et al., 2002).
However, many academics appear to use the technology merely as an extension of the... Read More about Developing a student centred learning package using knowledge elicitation techniques.

Designing and implementing an evaluation methodology of an acoustics CAL package
Report
Keegan, H. Designing and implementing an evaluation methodology of an acoustics CAL package

Communication and information technologies have become major resources in higher education [1]. With declining staff: student ratios and an increasingly divergent range of students, CAL programs are now recognised as an important means of enhancing t... Read More about Designing and implementing an evaluation methodology of an acoustics CAL package.

The use of an integrated CD-ROM/workbook package to improve clinical reasoning in preparation for practice-based learning as part of a vocational degree programme
Report
Smith, C., Crozier, S., & Dean, D. The use of an integrated CD-ROM/workbook package to improve clinical reasoning in preparation for practice-based learning as part of a vocational degree programme

This project aims to produce two video and workbook packages to enhance student learning and skill acquisition within two core areas of the B.Sc. (Hons,) Physiotherapy degree. Assessments for both of these modules is complex and require integration... Read More about The use of an integrated CD-ROM/workbook package to improve clinical reasoning in preparation for practice-based learning as part of a vocational degree programme.

The "Etcheton" model: how working in partnership with learning disabled people can effect environment and the development of advocacy skills
Report
Etchells, J., & Kniveton, K. The "Etcheton" model: how working in partnership with learning disabled people can effect environment and the development of advocacy skills

The project team have a background in social work within learning disabilities practice
and it has become evident to them, from that experience, that there is little existence of
learning resource material which supports the development of empoweri... Read More about The "Etcheton" model: how working in partnership with learning disabled people can effect environment and the development of advocacy skills.

Development of information skills within the Masters in Research (MRes Health and Social Work), University of Salford
Report
Grant, M., Brettle, A., & Long, A. Development of information skills within the Masters in Research (MRes Health and Social Work), University of Salford

This project seeks to develop an innovative training course to provide literature
searching skills to students within the Faculty of Health and Social Care. Students need
to access information to complete coursework, undertake research and, once qu... Read More about Development of information skills within the Masters in Research (MRes Health and Social Work), University of Salford.

A teaching and learning tool to assist students in the dynamic design and analysis of buildings and their internal environments
Report
Dowdle, D. A teaching and learning tool to assist students in the dynamic design and analysis of buildings and their internal environments

The problem based learning aspect of the undergraduate programme in the
School of Construction and Property Management, the ‘PPP’ projects, did not
work as well as was hoped during the last academic session, the first year of
its introduction.
It... Read More about A teaching and learning tool to assist students in the dynamic design and analysis of buildings and their internal environments.

Interactive CD ROM resources for nursing students. 'Developing a CD ROM tutorial' Brain injury and normal movement: an approach for nurses and carers
Report
Iggulden, H. Interactive CD ROM resources for nursing students. 'Developing a CD ROM tutorial' Brain injury and normal movement: an approach for nurses and carers

This project aimed to build on work the team has already completed in developing multimedia
resources for Diploma in Nursing students. This work, funded by a previous TLQIS bid,
resulted in two videos exploring the care of a person with a head inju... Read More about Interactive CD ROM resources for nursing students. 'Developing a CD ROM tutorial' Brain injury and normal movement: an approach for nurses and carers.

Enhancing communication between academic staff and students to undergraduate degree level with a particular focus on assessment requirements
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Thomas, A., & Nixon, M. Enhancing communication between academic staff and students to undergraduate degree level with a particular focus on assessment requirements

The way that academic staff make their requirements known to students is varied -
for students of Art and Design this is usually a written brief, supplemented with a
verbal briefing. All assessment in Art and Design is by course work in a variety o... Read More about Enhancing communication between academic staff and students to undergraduate degree level with a particular focus on assessment requirements.