Creatively Using Learning Technologies (CULT)
The CULT website has been created as a result of the University of Worcester’s participation in the HE Academy Enhancement Academy Project. (www.heacademy.ac.uk/ourwork/learning/elt/enhancementacademy)This website allows access to a collection of learning materials for colleagues at the University and at its partner institutions wishing to use learning technologies creatively. These materials, for the large part, have been developed using the tools that the CULT portal promotes and are intended, themselves, to encourage active learning.
The creation of the website is a collaborative effort between Information Learning Services and Academic Development & Practce Unit, but has also involved contributions from many staff and students from other parts of the University of Worcester and from staff at other Universities and academic institutions. The following staff have contributed to the creation of the website and the materials it links to - apologies to anyone whose contribution has not yet been acknowledged
- Anthonius Raghubansie, Anthony Judge, Barbara Mitra, Briony Williams, Catharine Ross, Colin Price, Dave Wager, Debbi Boden, Gerry Beattie, Huw Richards, Ian Scott, James McKie, Jenny Edwins, Jody Stallard, John Colvin, John Price, Kali Pizzaro, Libby Symonds, Liz Swift, Lorraine Weaver, Paul Gibson, Penny Upton, Pete Thornton, Ronnie Meecham, Rosy Birchley, S. Nite, Scott Buckler, Stephen Hicks, Tim Johnson
The CULT website is organic and we intend to improve and extend the current content. Please therefore contact us (j.colvin@worc.ac.uk)
- if you have content that you would like to contribute to the website
- if you wish to comment on the usefulness of the website as a whole or on the usefulness of particular content
- if have have any queries about the website
The CULT project is also running a number of workshops (Workshop Schedule) for staff at the University and at partner institutions wishing to explore the e-learning tools supported by website. The workshops have been funded by the Life Long learning Network.
Terms of Reference
Recording Lectures
Overview
- A brief overview of the rationale for and how to record, edit and upload lectures - a brief overview created using Captivate's .ppt/voice sysnthesis facilities
Recommendations
- A 2nd year undergraduate Business/ Computing student explains why she likes lecturers to record and upload their lectures
- A 2nd year undergraduate Computing student explains why he likes lecturers to record and upload their lectures
- Catharine Ross (Business lecturer) explains why she records her lectures
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Anthony Judge (Business lecturer) explains why he records his lectures
Exemplars
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An exemplar showing how a lecturer might use an editing tool to edit aspect of a recorded lecture - created using Captivate's .ppt/voice sysnthesis facilities
eLearning Tools Used
- Audacity - Used to edit recorded lectures
- Blackboard - Audio files can be uploaded to Blackboard (the University's VLE)
- Release - Audio Files can be uploaded to this repository
- An Overview of Release
- A Demonstration of Release
- Learning Box - Audio files can be uploaded to this multi-media repository
Narrating Powerpoint Slides
Overview
Recommendations
Exemplars
- BAED 3051 Induction Lecture created by Scott Buckler (IE) using Captivate
- A Swine Flu Awarenss presentation created by ILS using Captivate
- Narrating a Powerpoint Slide created by James McKie (ILS)
eLearning Tools Used
- Articulate - can be used to add specch to your Powerpoint Slides
- Camtasia - can be used to add specch to your Powerpoint Slides
- Captivate - can be used to add specch to your Powerpoint Slides
- Powerpoint - speech can be added to your Powerpoint Slides using Powerpoint itself
- Release - Audio Files can be uploaded to this repository
- An Overview of Release
- A Demonstration of Release
- Learning Box - Audio files can be uploaded to this multi-media repository
Quizzes and Animations
Overview
Recommendations
Exemplars
- Prison Health Quiz created using Articulate
- A 'Normal Distribution' animation created using Flash by D.Stephens & S.Nte (Keele University)
- 'Who wants to be a Millionnaire' Style Quiz created using Flash by James McMie (ILS)
- Crossword Quiz created using Hot Potatoes by James McMie (ILS)
- Fashion Quiz created using Captivate by Gerry Beattie
- Drag and Drop Quiz created using Captivate by James McKie
- A 'Plagiarism' Quiz/Animation created at Kingston University
- Crossword Creator - Create hardcopy crosswords automatically and easily using this website
eLearning Tools that can be Used
- Articulate:
- Captivate
- Flash
- Hot Potatoes
Recording Your Screen
Overview
- A brief 'in-house' overview - created using Captivate
Recommendations
- John Price (Computing Lecturer) explains why he uses Camtazia
Exemplars
- 'Using formulae in Excel' by John Price (WBS)
eLearning Tools Used
- Camtasia
- Captivate
- Release - Audio Files can be uploaded to this repository
- An Overview of Release
- A Demonstration of Release
Electronic Voting Systems
Overview
- Overview of Personal Response Systems (PRS) - .doc file - aka Electronic Voting Systems (EVS)
Recommendations
- Students explaining what they thought of the PRS system
- Stephen Hicks (Business Lecturer) discusses many aspects of the Quizdom Electronic Voting System that he uses
- Intro to the Quizdom Electronic Voting System
- Why do I use our Electronic Voting System
- When do I use our Electronic Voting System
- When do I use our Electronic Voting System in a module
- How to use our Electronic Voting System
- Do students like using our Electronic Voting System
- Disadvantages of using our Electronic Voting System
Exemplars
elearning Tools Used
- Turning Point: ILS has a set of handsets - contact eos@worc.ac.uk if you want to use these.
- Quizdom: Worcester Business School has a set of handsets - Contact j.colvin@worc.ac.uk if you want to use these
- Promethean: Predominately used in schools. Education Department use these in conjunction with their Interactive Whiteboards
- Interwrite: Not used at University of Worcester
- Smart (formerly Senteo): Not used at University of Worcester
Second Life and Games Engines
Overview
- A sales oriented overview
- Immersive Environments at Case Western Reserve University (USA) - YouTube Video
Recommendations
- A student from University of Worcester recommends Second Life
- Kali Pizzaro (Glasgow Caledonian University) recommends Second Life
- Colin Price (Computing Lecturer) recommends Unreal Tournamount Games Engine
Exemplars
- A Second Life Example: The life of Babel - created by Liz Swift
- An Unreal Tournamount Example: The demonstration uses a fictitious terrain to show the effects of rising water - created by Colin Price (Computing Lecturer)
- Case Study: Open Life - Open University's Virtual World (.pdf)
eLearning Tools Used
- Second Life
- Unreal Tournamount: HEALTH WARNING!!
Audacity
Overview
- A brief overview (Audio - MP3 file)
- 'About Audacity' (Audacity's own web page introduction)
Recommendations
- A 2nd year undergraduate Business/ Computing student explains why she likes lecturers to record and upload their lectures
- A 2nd year undergraduate Computing student explains why he likes lecturers to record and upload their lectures
- Catharine Ross (Business lecturer) explains why she records her lectures
- Anthony Judge (Business lecturer) explains why he records his lectures
Exemplars
- An exemplar showing what a lecturer might use Audacity for (created using Captivate's .ppt/voice sysnthesis facilities)
Self-Teach Materials
- Using Audacity to edit lectures (A gentle Introduction - created using Camtasia)
- Downloading and using Audacity (.pdf document used in CULT workshops)
- How to record and edit lectures (.pdf document created by ADPU)
- Links to a range of of tutorials (Lots from the 'www' here - from introductory to very 'techy')
Links
- John Colvin (j.colvin@worc.ac.uk) - Lecturer who uses Audacity's basic facilities for editing audio files
- User Manual and Reference Guide
- Full Audacity Functionality
- Free Audacity Download (for Windows, Mac & Linux/Unix operating systems)
- Audacity User Community (Links to a wiki, forum amd mailing list)
- Contact Learning & Teaching Technology Unit (eos@worc.ac.uk) for Support and Guidance
Blackboard
Overview
- Overview of Blackboard created by Pete Thornton (ILS)
- Brief Overview created by ADPU (Hardcopy version)
- Brief Overview created by ADPU (Flash version of above created using Captivate)
Recommendations
- Ronnie Meecham (IH&S) recommends Blackboard - video version
- Ronnie Meecham (IH&S) recommends Blackboard - audio version
Exemplars
Self-Teach Materials
- 'Getting started in Blackboard' created by Pete Thornton (ILS)
- Worksheet: Getting started with Blackboard - created by the e-Learning team
- Worksheet: Adding learning materials- created by the e-Learning team
- Worksheet: Working with Groups- created by the e-Learning team
- Worksheet: Quizzes and Surveys - created by the e-Learning team
Links
- Blackboard's Q&A Pages
- Blackboard's Higher Education page
- Contact Learning & Teaching Technology Unit (eos@worc.ac.uk) for Support and Guidance
Blogs
Overview
Recommendations
- Anthonius Raghubansie (Business lecturer) explains how he has used blogs in his teaching
- Briony Williuams (IHS lecturer) explains how she has used bolgs in his teaching
Exemplars
- Media Interface Blog - created by Anthonious Raghubansie (Business lecturer)
- Blog for HE - created by Ian Scott (ADPU)
- eLearning Random Walk Blog
Self-Teach Materials
- Guardian Article with plentry of 'Getting Started' links
- How to create a blog with Blogger - a 2 min YouTube video
- Creating blogs in PebblePad - PebblePad's own Tutorial
- Starting Your blog (.pdf) - a simple 'How To'
Links
- Blogger.com - Free Blogging Utility
- typepad.com - Free Blogging Utility
- wordpress.com - Free Blogging Utility
- JISC Microblogging Webpage
- Contact Learning & Teaching Technology Unit (eos@worc.ac.uk) for Support and Guidance
Camtasia
Overview
- A Brief Overview (Video with synthesised voice created using Captivate)
Recommendations
- John Price (Computing Lecturer) explains why he uses Camtazia
Exemplars
- 'Using formulae in Excel' by John Price (WBS)
Self-Teach Materials
- Gentle Introduction to Camtazia (6 mins YouTube video)
Links
- Full Technical Documentation for Camtasia 5 & Camtasia 6
- Free Trial Download
- Link to community forum, support and twitter URLs
- Contact Learning & Teaching Technology Unit (eos@worc.ac.uk) for Support and Guidance
Captivate
Overview
- 'In-house' Overview of Captivate - created using Captivate
Recommendations
Exemplars
- 'Harvard Referencing' Quiz created by Lorraine Weaver (ISE)
- BAED 3051 Induction Lecture created by Scott Buckler (IE)
- Fashion Quiz
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A Swine Flu Awarenss presentation created by ILS
Self-Teach Materials
- A range of beginner videos created by Adobe (Recommended Videos: Captivate Workspace, Captivate & Powerpoint, Editing Captivate Projects & Publishing Captivate Projects)
Links
- Free Trial Download
- Various User Forums
- Contact Learning & Teaching Technology Unit (eos@worc.ac.uk) for Support and Guidance
E-tivities
Overview
- Overview and Instructions
- A useful summary - by Gilly Salmon (Leicester University)
Recommendations
- Jenny Edwins (IHSC) explaining how E-tivities were intgrated into a Midwifery course (Powerpoint with Talking Head)
Exemplars
- Integration of Blood Transfusion video (featuring Hugh Laurie and Amelda Staunton!!)
- An activity that introduces some of the key issues surrounding poor sexual health practices (created by Sarah Snow)
Self-Teach Materials
- HEALTH WARNING: Although there are instructions on constructing E-tivities in Overview and Instructions, we advise that work with one of the e-Learning Team (eos@worc.ac.uk) to create your first E-tivities
Links
- Leicester University's E-tivities Page
- ILS Contact: Pete Thorton (p.thornton@worc.ac.uk) - Pete works for ILS and has spearheaded our development of E-tivities
- Gilly Salmon's well respected book on E-tivities
- Contact Learning & Teaching Technology Unit (eos@worc.ac.uk) for Support and Guidance
PebblePad
Overview
- Overview Video - created by PebblePad
- Overview (.pdf) - created by PebblePad
Recommendations
- Penny Upton (IH&S) talks about her use of PebblePad
- Huw Richards (IH&S) talks about his use of PebblePad
Exemplars
- Module Webfolio - created by Huw Richards (IH&S)
Self-Teach Materials
- Getting Started Guide (.pdf) - created by by PebblePad
- A Guide on How to Use PebblePad for Learning and Teaching (.pdf) - created by pebblePad
- e-portfolios for starters - YouTube video
Links
- PebblePad's Website
- Contact Learning & Teaching Technology Unit (eos@worc.ac.uk) for Support and Guidance
Second Life
Overview
- An introduction to Second Life - video of Tim Johnson (IHS)
Recommendations
- A student from University of Worcester recommends Second Life
- Kali Pizzaro (Glasgow Caledonian University) recommends Second Life
Exemplars
-
The Library of Babel - created by Liz Swift
Self-Teach Materials
- Tutorial 1: A long machinima (about 16 minutes) about the ways in which 3 universities have used Second Life for teaching - created by Tim Johnson (IHS)
- Tutorial 2: A machinima (about 5 minutes long) that briefly looks at Note Cards and Inventories - created by Tim Johnson (IHS)
- Tutorial 3: More than just inventories - - created by Tim Johnson (IHS)
- Second Life's own 'Quick Start' Guide (.pdf)
Links
- Second Life Website
- Many Second Life links for teaching aspects of Science and Technology
- Contact Learning & Teaching Technology Unit (eos@worc.ac.uk) for Support and Guidance
Turning Point
Overview
- An Overview of Turning Point - created by Pete Thornton using Adobe Captivate
Recommendations
- Students explaining what they thought of the PRS system
- Stephen Hicks (Business Lecturer) talks about his experiences of using an electronic voting system
Exemplars
Self-Teach Materials
- An Introduction to Turning Point - created by Pete Thornton (ILS)
Links
- Turning Points Web Page
- Quizdom: An alternative Electronic Voting System used in Worcester Business School - Contact j.colvin@worc.ac.uk if you want to use these
- Promethean: An alternative Electronic Voting System redominately used in schools. Education Department use this system
- Interwrite: An alternative Electronic Voting System not used at the University of Worcester
- Smart (formerly Senteo): An alternative Electronic Voting System not used at the University of Worcester
- Contact Learning & Teaching Technology Unit (eos@worc.ac.uk) for Support and Guidance
CULT Workshops/Staff Development Events
Blogs
HE Academy
JISC
- JISC Advance
- JISC cetis
- e-Learning programme
- JISC infoNet
- JISC TechDis - Teaching Inclusively Using Technology
Research