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When Online Discussion & Reality Collide

Robin Gissing Technology Enhanced Learning AdvisorFaculty of Health & WellbeingSheffield Hallam University

@RobinGissing

Alex Spiers Learning Technology DeveloperAcademic Enhancement UnitLiverpool John Moores University

@AlexGSpiers

Why are we doing this?Both have Bb Mobile Learn

We are convinced of its value

Both keen to share and identify common practice

Working together inter-institutionally on common themes is important, and very rewarding

What is it?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/calotype46/5157857692/

LJMU Perspective

One year trial – Jan 2012o March 4,600 downloadso Jan 10,869 downloads

Student Survey (n=302) May 2012o 80% owned compatible device o 50% used ito 12% unaware

Staff training & support networksStrengths/Weaknesses

LJMU Blackboard Mobile Report: http://bit.ly/WPclD6

What did we do?

Paramedic example (n=15)o entry questionnaire - ICT skillso Focus group - ThemesStudyo Mobile vs PCo online tasks completed on

placement (6 in total) discussion boards blogs tests still on-going (finish Feb 2013)

HWB @ SHU Perspective

What did we do?Focus GroupsTrying to find out what our staff & students did and didn't like about using it.

Help Guides CreatedReally quick, image lead hand outs and

digital assets to help staff engage quickly.

Staff Support Supported staff using Bb Mobile Learn on iPad for in Class use within the iPad project

What did we conclude?

• Staff engagement is the biggest priority

• Students are using it

• Good quality help guides help initial engagement

Any questions?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/debord/4932655275/('What?' by Veronique Debord - CC BY-SA 2.0)

Smart Devices for Learning

(MELSIG special focus event)

Friday, February 8, 2013 from 9:15 AM to 4:00 PM

Sheffield Hallam University

http://melsig-sheffield2013.eventbrite.com/#

#MELSIG