Why is the vle not dead in dcu? edtech 2016
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Why is the VLE not dead in DCU?
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Background
O'Rourke, K.C.; Rooney, Pauline; and Boylan, Frances (2015) "What’s the Use of a VLE?," Irish Journal of Academic Practice: Vol. 4: Iss. 1, Article 10.
J Clay, S Wheeler, G Attwell - ALT-C, Manchester, UK, 2009 - alt.conference-services.net
Blin, F.; Munro, M. (2008) “Why hasn’t technology disrupted academics’ teaching practices? Understanding resistance to change through the lens of activity theory”, Computers & Education: Vol. 50: Issue 2
Donlon, E; The VLE is Dead: Life in Post-Apocalyptic Learning Environments, NIDL hot topic session, March 2015
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How do I know it is not dead?
96%51%
27% 202%
37%
31%
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Moore’s adoption cycle
Early adopters
Mainstream
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Core Reasons
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Populating modules
Student Record system
Loop• Students from SRS• Teachers from CRS
CRS• Coordinators• Teachers
Loop
Faculty
School
Programme
Module
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Databridge
MITM
Course Databas
e
Timetable
ePortfolio
PrM
LMS
GAFE
SRS
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Exporting data
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Assignment Data
Average* Highest
You
Pass
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Quick Links - evolution
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Quick Links
• Key services• Personalised links• Activity tracked
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Groups
• Random• Student’s choice• Lecturer’s choice
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Embedding Core Skills
Course within a course
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Total Moodle Activity
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Google Analytics reports
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Gartner Hype Cycle
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Conclusions
Underlying infrastructure is crucial
Identify the “what is in it for me?” factor
Use data to support you and others
Customise to suit your needs
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Additional slides
Extra notes
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Google Calendar Integration
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Events reminder
• E-mail reminders of key
events if NOT completed
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Reminder block
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Assignment Data
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Google drive Integration
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Course evaluations and surveys
• Central distribution• Central controlled• Maintain privacy• Easy reporting• Flexible survey