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From ‘Key messages’ in the JISC Responding to Learners Pack JISC (2009) Responding to Learners Pack Bristol, UK: Joint Information Systems Committee. From the JISC site: JISC is an independent advisory body [in the United Kingdom] that works with further and higher education by providing strategic guidance, advice and opportunities to use ICT to [...] This is the sixth blog on the topic: ‘Is e-learning failing in higher education?’. The previous five were: 1. Is e-learning failing in higher education? 2. Expectations and goals for e-learning 3. Has e-learning increased access to learning opportunities? 4. Does technology really enhance the quality of teaching and learning? 5. e-Learning and 21st century skills and competences Meeting the needs [...] Oblinger, D. and Oblinger, J. (2005) Educating the Net Generation Bolder CO: EDUCAUSE Somewhat ‘old’ now, but still essential reading, this collection explores the Net Gen and the implications for institutions in areas such as teaching, service, learning space design, faculty development, and curriculum. Contributions by educators and students are included. Thanks to Burkhard Lehmann for reminding [...] Makoe, M. (2009) MXit: How to Encourage and Facilitate Communication Among Students eLearning Africa Newsletter, May 12 This interview with a professor from the University of South Africa describes how instant messaging is being used to encourage collaborative learning. In a long-term study she conducted, she found that isolated students have a need for informal support [...] |
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