Dynamic Learning Maps learning-maps.ncl.ac.uk

1. Dynamic Learning Mapshttp://learning-maps.ncl.ac.uk Introduction Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) is a new way to engage with your curriculumin innovative, flexible, connectable and exciting ways. Add notes and files You can add private reflections, notes and files to the map – these are stored in your ePortfolio. These can be downloaded as a Zip file from your ePortfolio when you complete your course. Personal Learning Reflective records Evidencing outcomes Curriculum Maps View /search the planned curriculum Share Resources Resource Integration Curriculum ResourcesExternal Resources Share, rate, tag and comment on external resources that are useful supplements to your learning. ‘Web 2.0’ Share, rate and review Multiple sources ‘Mashups’ Personal or shared maps DLMs provide a new way to navigate your curriculum, supporting both ‘high-level’ overview and detailed views. In addition to the formal curriculum you can make personal extensions and connections to your map. This can help you make links between theoretical classes and your cases and placements. External resources can also be added to topics within the map, shared and rated. Private reflective records and files can also be added to any topic. Search Using the connections between topics and with resources DLM provides a novel search facility for finding related concepts and external resources. Viewing the Maps Are you a visual or a text-based learner? Choose your view! • Initial Evaluation Initial evaluation was conducted in Medicine, Speech & Language Sciences and Psychology in 2009/10. Key findings were: • 59% agree that the map will help me better understand the their curriculum. • 70% say that a map would benefit their learning. • 79% agree that having the map will be useful for reviewing and reflecting after a session. • 83% agree that having the map will be useful for revision. • Let us know what you think: We are keen to get your feedback (please use the ‘Feedback’ link in DLM). Text-based and Mindmap views (partial) You can view your maps in a hierarchical text or ‘mind-map’ format. Set your default in your ‘Preferences’. Start Building your Map! You can add to your map by adding new topics and making connections between topics. You can make your topics and connections private or contribute to ‘community maps’, which are clearly differentiated from the curriculum. Making connections between different topics in your map may be a useful learning exercise – it may help you consider how learning in one module relates to learning in other modules. Are you seeing the bigger picture? Further Information http://learning-maps.ncl.ac.uk S.J.Cotterill@newcastle.ac.uk Gordon.Skelly@newcastle.ac.uk Further Information: http://learning-maps.ncl.ac.uk