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The University for businessand the professions
CitySpace (WebCT) and E-learning Induction
Anise Bullimore Instructional Designer E Learning Unit City University
11.25am-12.10pm June 2005
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E Learning Unit (ELU)
Susannah Quinsee Head of E LearningNeal Sumner & Anise Bullimore Instructional Designers
Gilly Reeder Projects ManagerMatt Eanor Software Development Manager
Becky Sugden Administrator
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What we do…
E Learning Unit
Pedagogic advice
Technical Support &
System Admin
Research Professional Development
Consultancy
Website & Resource
CentreCitySpace Help Desk
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Student Induction 2004-05
1 hour Evaluated
Generic & Flexible
Series of Tasks
Hands on Computer
Lab
CitySpace Module & 1
Handout
ELU & Module Leader Delivered
ELU Designed
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Features
5 Units
Guidance Notes
Continuously Available
&
Updated
Quizzes & Activities
Core Competencies All
Staff
All
Students &
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E-learning Induction and
Resources
www.city.ac.uk/cityspace
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Home Page
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Unit Example
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Activities
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Guidance Notes
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Student induction 200434 face-to-face computer lab sessions
1000+ students attending face-to-face sessions
Nearly 3000 students accessing online
Positive and productive feedback from staff and students and useful evaluation results.
(Teaching and Learning Award for Student Support!)
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Key Challenges
Generic Format
Module leader engagement
WebCT Vista usability
Student Motivation
Tailoring
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Evaluation
Evaluation resultsInduction & evaluation recommendations
Induction planEvaluation plan
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3 Phases of evaluation
Formative In-session Summative
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Formative
Checks by ELU Staff
Feedback from module staff
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In-Session
Self-test MCQs
Feedback Survey
ELU Staff Observation
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Summative
Questionnaire (pending)
Focus Groups
Tracking tools in CitySpace
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Key Findings
Format worked and is scalable
Majority of students satisfied
Too long and too easy at beginning
Just right for students with low IT confidence
Too much text
Low rate of students returning
More input needed from teaching staff
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Anise Bullimore [email protected]/elearning
Instructional Designer E Learning Unit City University