21 research outputs found
On campus, but out of class: an investigation into students' experiences of learning technologies in their self-directed study
This paper presents an investigation into how students studying at university engage actively with learning technology in their selfâdirected study time. The case study surveyed 250 students studying at undergraduate and postgraduate level from a purposive sample of departments within one institution. The study has also conducted focus groups and a number of inâdepth followâup interviews with respondents to the survey. In this article we explore three emerging aspects of the learning experience, namely student expectations of the technology, their lecturers' engagement with technology and how the technology might support processes of transition in higher education. One key implication is that more academic guidance is needed on what and how to use the technology effectively for independent learning, even where ICT skills levels are high. The study also identifies the significant role that the lecturer plays in facilitating students' use of technology. The findings of this study will be of interest to those working to incorporate learning technologies more effectively in higher education, in particular for those who are looking to improve the engagement of students in selfâdirected learning
The DIP-approach:Student-staff partnerships as a vital tool for learning developers and educators to develop academic [and digital] literacies
Student-staff partnerships can be used to support the development of contextualised digital learning and teaching practices. This can be done by shifting the focus from IT skills to addressing a priority in learning and teaching using a digital approach that is appropriate for that discipline. The development of a formal âDigital Innovation Partnershipâ (DIP) scheme at the University of Leicester brings studentsâ digital confidence, perspectives and motivation to enhance learning and teaching. It also recognises the valuable contribution and expertise of student and staff participants. This draws on the academic literacies work of Lea and Street (1998; 2006) and digital literacies work of Sharpe and Beetham (2010) to appreciate that staff and students are developing social practices that are situated within a discipline and intertwined with social, cultural and political factors, power and identity.
The reasons for the success of the scheme are explored here, with recommendations for how the model can be applied more generally to educational design to support studentsâ academic literacies development
Information about the team
Editorial team and background information about the journa
Online Course Ideas: Inspiration Cards
A short set of examples of innovative good practice for online learnings
Editorial for the Second Issue, First Volume: Critical reflection as learning
Editorial piece introducing the articles in the second issue of JLTHE