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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,

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

Journals …

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Contact

James [email protected]

01484 473700CW5/07