A few months ago I stumbled across Gitbook, a tool that allows you to publish content as Markdown/HTML and then access it in a range of formats appropriate to web, print and mobile. I’ve written about it in a post on inclusivity, but it really deserves it’s own post and some wider recognition. Here’s a … Continue reading “Developing a Portfolio in Gitbook”
The Educational Technology team recently got their hands on one of Google’s Project Tango VR development kits to explore the impact that this new technology might have on learning. We’re undertaking a series of pilot studies with our academic departments focussing on use of the technology to open up new avenues and concepts of space … Continue reading “Project Tango”
Virtual Reality has been tipped to make great strides in the technology industry over the last few years. Big names like Samsung, HTC, Google and Facebook have attached themselves to the tech, and released some pretty powerful kit. Image source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bagogames/26104037025 Virtual reality was originally developed for the immersive experience in film, then leading to flight … Continue reading “Virtual Reality in Education”
In this series of articles, the Educational Technology team will be providing an insight into existing practice using technology for learning and teaching at Falmouth University and various projects being undertaken within the sector. This week is World Autism Awareness Week and in deference our lens shifts to Inclusivity and Inclusive Educational Practice. The effects … Continue reading “A Lens on… Inclusivity”
Moodle logo by Oliver Tacke MoodleMoot is the annual conference for users of Moodle and the 22nd-24th March saw the UK event take place in Dublin. Falmouth’s Learning Space, like the majority of VLEs in the UK is built upon Moodle, so it is an excellent opportunity to find out more about upcoming features and … Continue reading “MoodleMoot 2016”
In this series of articles, the Educational Technology team will be providing an insight into existing practice using technology for learning and teaching at Falmouth University and various projects being undertaken within the sector. The flipped classroom is not a new method for learning, and actually refers to techniques that have been used for a … Continue reading “A Lens On… Flipped Learning”
JISC’s Annual Digifest offers a fantastic opportunity to connect with colleagues across FE and HE and share some great practice around Educational and Information Technologies. 2016’s event took place across on 2nd-3rd March at Birmingham’s ICC and was formed of keynotes, workshops, seminars and hands-on technology displays. I attended on behalf of Falmouth University alongside … Continue reading “#DigiFest16”
Last year with help from The Compass we set out to gather some feedback from students on the apps they would recommend to others to aid study at University. We’ve repeated the event this year to find out in this fast moving market, what’s changed and what has remained popular. Recent statistics reveal that educational … Continue reading “Student Recommended Study Apps”
In this series of articles, the Educational Technology team will be providing an insight into existing practice using technology for learning and teaching at Falmouth University and various projects being undertaken within the sector. Designing a course or module that encompasses and considers activities and aspects beyond your subject is a task that is required … Continue reading “A Lens On… Course Design”
In this series of articles, the Educational Technology team will be providing an insight into existing practice using technology for learning and teaching at Falmouth University and various projects being undertaken within the sector. Learning Analytics utilises the data that passes through University systems and can be used as a powerful tool for learning about … Continue reading “A Lens On… Learning Analytics”