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UoH TubeDevelopment of a community of practice around a repository of video tutorials and support materials,
to assist games technology project work undertaken in a studio-based environment
Presentation to the Teaching and Learning Project 2010 Inspire Session - 20th January 2010
by James McDowell, School of Computing and Engineering,
The Project Team
James McDowell Computing and Engineering
Dr. Crinela Pislaru Computing and Engineering
Daryl Marples Computing and Engineering
Debbie Austin Human and Health Sciences
Helen Harris Staff Development Group
Alan Radley Computing and Library Services
Leonora Stalmach Student Services Disability Support
Project Summary
• Development of a community of practice around a repository of video tutorials to assist games technology project work undertaken in a studio-based environment.
• To promote greater inclusivity for learners with ASD/Aspergers by using computer-mediated communications in group work.
Project Deliverables
Electronic Assets
• A collection of 60+ high-definition video tutorials demonstrating best and worst practice
Non-Tangibles
• A Community of Practice built around the repository of video tutorials and dedicated discussion forum
• Greater inclusivity for learners with ASD/Asperger’s• More collaborative working and reflexive learning
Project Timetable
• January – February 2010: Identification of key areas
• March – April 2010: Development of initial prototypes
• May 2010: Evaluation of prototype materials by focus group
• June – August 2010: Development of video tutorials
• September – December 2010: End-user evaluation of the learning materials, and development of a community of practice within the newly registered learners around these materials, working collaboratively on group projects
• January 2011: Summative evaluation and Final Report
Publication Strategy
Conferences:• UTLC 2010/11• ALT-C 2010
Abstracts in preparation for:• Addressing Autism/Asperger’s Syndrome 21st May 2010
Keynote: Professor Simon Baron-Cohen
• 5th International SOLSTICE Conference 03rd June 2010Keynote: Professor Gilly Salmon
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