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Ooms, Ann; Burke, Linda; Linsey, Tim; Heaton-Shrestha, Celayne – ALT-J: Research in Learning Technology, 2008
Introducing technology in higher education raises questions about staff roles and the organisation of development practices. This article presents the findings from a case study that was undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness of introducing three centrally supported e-developers to work with academic teams to provide specialist support. The…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Technology Integration, Educational Technology, Online Courses
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Schoonenboom, Judith; Sligte, Henk; Kliphuis, Eja – ALT-J: Research in Learning Technology, 2009
The literature on the re-use of learning materials has largely focused on the development of materials. This paper explores how re-use can be stimulated after learning materials have been developed and made available. We searched for and developed guidelines that support staff and/or management most frequently adopt in cases of (un)successful…
Descriptors: Grounded Theory, Higher Education, Guidelines, Case Studies
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Maltby, Alice; Mackie, Sarah – ALT-J: Research in Learning Technology, 2009
The introduction of virtual learning environments (VLEs) has been regarded by some as a panacea for many of the problems in today's mass numbers modular higher education system. This paper demonstrates that VLEs can help or hinder student engagement and performance, and that they should be adapted to the different types of learner. A project is…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Electronic Learning, Virtual Classrooms, Web Based Instruction
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Jones, Geraldine; Edwards, Gabriele; Reid, Alan – ALT-J: Research in Learning Technology, 2009
In this paper we discuss a case study investigating how the academic and personal development of first year students on an undergraduate sports education degree can be supported and enhanced with mobile SMS (Short Message Service) communication. SMS-based technologies were introduced in response to students' particular needs (in transition to…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Focus Groups, Computer Assisted Instruction, Student Surveys
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Sim, Gavin; Holifield, Phil; Brown, Martin – ALT-J: Research in Learning Technology, 2004
This paper draws attention to literature surrounding the subject of computer-assisted assessment (CAA). A brief overview of traditional methods of assessment is presented, highlighting areas of concern in existing techniques. CAA is then defined, and instances of its introduction in various educational spheres are identified, with the main focus…
Descriptors: Student Evaluation, Computer Assisted Testing, Educational Assessment, Program Implementation
Conole, Grainne; Warburton, Bill – ALT-J: Research in Learning Technology, 2005
Pressure for better measurement of stated learning outcomes has resulted in a demand for more frequent assessment. The resources available are seen to be static or dwindling, but Information and Communications Technology is seen to increase productivity by automating assessment tasks. This paper reviews computer-assisted assessment (CAA) and…
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Risk, Technology Integration, Computer Assisted Testing
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de Boer, Wim; Collis, Betty – ALT-J: Research in Learning Technology, 2005
Changes in higher education frequently involve the need for more flexibility in course design and delivery. Flexibility is a concept that can be operationalized in many ways. One approach to conceptualizing flexibility within courses is to distinguish planning-type flexibility, which the instructor can designate before the course begins and which…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Case Studies, Foreign Countries, Computer Software
Clegg, Sue; Hudson, Alison; Mitchell, Andy – ALT-J: Research in Learning Technology, 2005
This paper explores the relationships between a number of different developments in higher education pedagogy, which are subsumed under the broad heading of progress files. The overall concern of the paper is to explore the ways in which personal reflection and learning is enhanced through dialogue. The paper explores the ways learners engage in…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Higher Education, Reflection, Interpersonal Communication
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Smith, Janice – ALT-J: Research in Learning Technology, 2005
This year sees the 40th anniversary of the first policy paper regarding the use of computers in higher education in the United Kingdom. The publication of this paper represented the beginning of the field of learning technology research and practice in higher education. In the past 40 years, policy has at various points drawn from different…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Foreign Countries, Educational History, Educational Policy