Transition to the next generation of e-learning: using mind mapping and accessible web pages as part of a university’s academic staff training

dc.creator	Anne Dickinson
dc.date	2006-12-01T00:00:00Z
dc.date.accessioned	2015-08-12T11:17:22Z
dc.date.available	2015-08-12T11:17:22Z
dc.identifier	1473-7507
dc.identifier	https://doaj.org/article/a0223a302aef4667a52eab957892413e
dc.identifier.uri	http://evidence.thinkportal.org/handle/123456789/26284
dc.description	A new online learning system, WebCT Vista 4, was piloted at Coventry University and in autumn 2006 replaced WebCT Campus edition 4.1, which had been in use at the University since 1999. Because of the significant differences between the old and the new systems, a substantial amount of academic staff development is required - both for existing users of WebCT and for those across the University who are finding it necessary to become WebCT users as a result of the University’s commitment to implementing an online learning environment.As a recognised pioneer in the implementation of institution-wide online learning technologies, Coventry University provides fertile ground for a case study of how staff training needs in supporting online learning can be assessed and addressed. Drawing on learning technology theories and software that was already available to University staff, namely Inspiration (mind mapping) and Course Genie (electronic course production within Word), gave the author an opportunity both for introducing the software and for making exemplars of the material for Vista 4; furthermore, making sure that what was written was accessible for all.The author of this case study was responsible for writing the training materials, both for academics and students. Drawing upon experience in the Further Education sector, and in particular for people who are disabled, the author made use of an issues-based method that highlights procedures that can be followed to achieve the most effective use of the online learning environment by academics and students.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	Higher Education Academy Subject Network for Information & Computer Sciences
dc.relation	http://www.ics.heacademy.ac.uk/italics/vol5iss4/dickinson.pdf
dc.relation	https://doaj.org/toc/1473-7507
dc.source	ITALICS, Vol 5, Iss 4, Pp 122-144 (2006)
dc.subject	Course Genie
dc.subject	e-learning
dc.subject	Inspiration
dc.subject	online learning
dc.subject	training
dc.subject	Special aspects of education
dc.subject	LC8-6691
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Special aspects of education
dc.subject	LC8-6691
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Special aspects of education
dc.subject	LC8-6691
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Special aspects of education
dc.subject	LC8-6691
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Special aspects of education
dc.subject	LC8-6691
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.title	Transition to the next generation of e-learning: using mind mapping and accessible web pages as part of a university’s academic staff training
dc.type	article