Enhancing Learning and Assessment Through Technology

2. Supporting learning and assessment using technology Tina Riddell (Perth College UHI) and Patsy Allen (LEARN Project) University of Highlands and Islands

3. The application of different technologies to enhance learning and assessment

4. University of Highlands and Islands LEARN ProjectLearning Enhancement & Research Network Project Purpose “to enhance the student experience of learning in UHI through the increased use of blended and network approaches to learning”

5. University of Highlands and Islands LEARN ProjectLearning Enhancement & Research Network Project Objectives Increase the numbers of lecturing staff who are trained in or have developed blended learning approaches 2. Increase the satisfaction of students with their support and learning experience

6. Showcase of Materials

7. Students’ first impression Clear and tidy Easy to understand and good activities It was bright and easy to understand. They are a new and interesting way of learning. THEY WERE OK

8. Students found these useful -

9. Definition of Blended Learning “A considered approach that selects from a range of e-learning technologies and traditional face-to-face methods to facilitate student engagement, develop independent learners and enhance the learning experience.”

10. Relevance of blended learning

11. The potential of blended learning • Collaboration and participation - can encourage deeper learning • Independent, reflective and enquiring learners • Better communication channels • Meets a variety of learning styles • Up to the minute resources

12. 10 suggestions for technologies to try http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiisteObuhk&feature=related

13. Conclusion – an interesting perspective