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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.

A computer assisted assessment tool for physiological measurement within the School of Nursing
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Hardicre, J., & Procter, C. A computer assisted assessment tool for physiological measurement within the School of Nursing

Following helpful feedback from the Teaching and Learning Sub-Committee and further discussions with key staff from the School of Nursing, the project team have expanded on the information submitted for the initial bid and have incorporated responses... Read More about A computer assisted assessment tool for physiological measurement within the School of Nursing.

Development of a translation management project for students following MA/PG Dip in translating
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Fernandez, M. Development of a translation management project for students following MA/PG Dip in translating

The project consists of the development of a new Translation Management Project for students registered on the MA/Pg Dip in Translating, MA/Pg Dip in Interpreting and Translating and the MA/Pg Dip in Chinese-English-Chinese Translating with Interpret... Read More about Development of a translation management project for students following MA/PG Dip in translating.

Work placements and employability: what students want
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Morgan, H. Work placements and employability: what students want

Salford University prides itself in the employability of its students. Salford’s Prospectus states that over two-thirds of all full-time undergraduate programmes offer the chance to work in the UK or abroad. A review of the literature on work placeme... Read More about Work placements and employability: what students want.

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.

Enhancing the higher education experience of mature students
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Trotter, E. Enhancing the higher education experience of mature students

Within the context of widening participation, a greater number of mature students are being encouraged to enter higher education. It is recognised that mature students have differing priorities and concerns to “traditional” students and they often fi... Read More about Enhancing the higher education experience of mature students.

Enhancing the learning opportunities of part-time postgraduate students whilst off-campus: periodic self-assessment of image interpretation and report writing skills using Blackboard
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Nightingale, J. Enhancing the learning opportunities of part-time postgraduate students whilst off-campus: periodic self-assessment of image interpretation and report writing skills using Blackboard

The MSc Advanced Practice (Gastrointestinal Imaging) programme prepares radiographers for image interpretation and reporting, a task traditionally undertaken by medically trained radiologists. This project will support learning undertaken both in th... Read More about Enhancing the learning opportunities of part-time postgraduate students whilst off-campus: periodic self-assessment of image interpretation and report writing skills using Blackboard.

Enhancing the quality of research supervision to meet the needs of professional doctorate students
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Lee, N. Enhancing the quality of research supervision to meet the needs of professional doctorate students

This project will enhance the quality of research supervision for professional doctorate (DProf) students at the University, building on existing knowledge and practices. The outcome will be evidence based DProf supervision guidelines. These will be... Read More about Enhancing the quality of research supervision to meet the needs of professional doctorate students.

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.

An exploration and analysis of the role of webcams in a vocational BSc degree to support teaching and learning
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Newton-Hughes, A. An exploration and analysis of the role of webcams in a vocational BSc degree to support teaching and learning

This project will begin by looking at current literature on webcam use to identify likely areas of successful application in a vocational programme. The programme to be used in the project is the BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography Degree. The areas ma... Read More about An exploration and analysis of the role of webcams in a vocational BSc degree to support teaching and learning.

The impact of annotation on students learning
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Ball, E., Franks, H., Jenkins, J., Leigh, J., & McGrath, M. The impact of annotation on students learning

The University of Salford School of Nursing’s policy on provision of feedback on assessed work was written to communicate the processes involved in complying with the institutional policy (School of Nursing, 2005). This is a change to the marking pra... Read More about The impact of annotation on students learning.

Feasibility study into MP3 and MP4 assisted learning
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Ferneley, E. Feasibility study into MP3 and MP4 assisted learning

The recording of, and the provision of, audio or video recordings of lectures has taken place for many years, however, the advent of audio compression (e.g. MP3) and more recently video compression (e.g. MP4 for video enabled iPods, 3GP for mobile ph... Read More about Feasibility study into MP3 and MP4 assisted learning.

Supporting mathematics and numeracy by means of diagnostic testing
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Marsh, T., Burns, B., Caine, P., & Hynes, C. Supporting mathematics and numeracy by means of diagnostic testing

The aim of this proposal is to develop a set of Faculty specific user friendly on-line diagnostic tests for students. These tests would provide students with instant feedback on their performance, and would also provide lecturers with timely evidence... Read More about Supporting mathematics and numeracy by means of diagnostic testing.

How lean principles can be applied to the development process of educational programs?
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Codinhoto, R., Koskela, L., Kagioglou, M., Aouad, G., Baldry, D., Tzortzopoulos Fazenda, P., …Sapountzis, S. How lean principles can be applied to the development process of educational programs?

This document outlines the scope of the proposal which will investigate the application of Lean production theory to service-based industries such as educational bodies with the view of eliminating waste i.e. eliminating redundant processes, waiting... Read More about How lean principles can be applied to the development process of educational programs?.

Using learning effectively, assessment tool for AP(E)L
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Potts, R., & Mcmahon, M. Using learning effectively, assessment tool for AP(E)L

Recognition of the need for this project is based on the recent successful collaborative work that Maureen and Ruth have undertaken with The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) and Cumbria and Lancashire Strategic Health Authority (now North Wes... Read More about Using learning effectively, assessment tool for AP(E)L.

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.

Pilot study to explore the impact of practice based vicarious learning
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Roberts, D. Pilot study to explore the impact of practice based vicarious learning

This pilot study seeks to assess the impact and feasibility of peer learning groups in clinical practice. The project takes place over two stages: the first involving student nurses and the second widening out to include other health care professions... Read More about Pilot study to explore the impact of practice based vicarious learning.

Perception of noise from large wind turbines (EFP-06 Project)
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(EFP-06 Project)

Is noise from large wind turbines more annoying than noise from small wind turbines? This is a question that is discussed widely in the context of a new generation of large wind turbines replacing the traditional smaller ones. To date legislation ta... Read More about Perception of noise from large wind turbines (EFP-06 Project).

Covid sex lives : survey 4 report
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Hinds, R., Garwood-Cross, L., Moore, K., Hakim, J., Katz, R., Light, B., …Upton, M. Covid sex lives : survey 4 report

This report presents initial findings from the fourth survey of the Covid Sex Lives project. Public health measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 are translated into media messaging by organisations that target the health of different groups. Th... Read More about Covid sex lives : survey 4 report.

POCARIM final report
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Ackers, H., Coey, C., Jons, H., Millard, D., Kupiszewska, D., Kupiszewski, M., …Vinck, D. POCARIM final report

This final report presents the key findings and recommendations emerging from the Mapping the Population, Careers, Mobilities and Impacts of Advanced Research Degree Graduates in the Social Sciences and Humanities (POCARIM) study.