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Can an online revision platform, compliment learning in the classroom?

EDW13381092 — Wed, 25 May 2016 00:00:38 +0000

With this project, I created an online learning resource for all students, to be primarily used to complement the workshop experience and as a post classroom revision platform. This resource took the form of an instructional website (http://blendedlearning.businesscatalyst.com) which, at the moment is hosted independently but will eventually sit on the UAL Moodle site. A clear aim of the project was to make the site different from YouTube and Lynda. To test the legitimacy and relevance of the site, students were invited to attend one of two specifically arranged ‘Introduction to Adobe Illustrator’ workshops, then reflect upon their learning and use the revision resource in the comfort of their own home. As a secondary comparative exercise, three students who had previously attended the same workshop within the last six months were also invited to use the site independently. Analysis of the responses given so far shows that students were aware that the site was designed as a post classroom revision resource; and that given some minor adjustments to the format, such a resource would be a welcome addition to their learning tools. Students noted that the website was ‘tailored to our needs’ and that ‘the post-workshop website is able to give you the basics of the program's capabilities and allow the user to undergo their own creative process, instead of learning like mimicking’. The findings have implications for the constantly evolving provision of learning in the Digital Media Technical Resource area. By avoiding the repetition of basic teaching, the department technicians can draw on their specialist expertise and provide the students with an elevated level of teaching and learning.

TDP Project Summary, Liz Dodsworth, Visual Learning Aids

dod12378867 — Fri, 16 Aug 2013 13:00:28 +0000

Here is a link to the video summary for my TDP project. It covers the rationale, method and results in brief:

https://vimeo.com/72474394

The animated and visual learning aids that I created (and that the video refers to) can be found on:

http://edodsworth1.workflow.arts.ac.uk/animated-and-visual-learning-aids-for-technical-instruction-1

TDP Project Summary, Liz Dodsworth, Visual Learning Aids

dod12378867 — Fri, 16 Aug 2013 09:05:32 +0000

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On-line video resources for learning provided by Lynda.com

kcarlsen2 — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:43:23 +0000

lynda.com provides 24-hour access to video courses focused on software topics and business skills training. This resource includes:

Access to over 1,000 courses, with 4-6 new courses added every week
An option to view courses in their entirety or as individual videos to support knowledge development and just-in-time learning
Printable course certificates to confirm completion of courses you have viewed and studie

Registration information

When you visit the lynda.com site for the first time you will need to register to create a personal profile. It is important that you register using the guide to setting up your profile that is available at http://www.arts.ac.uk/lynda.com so that a record can be kept for you of all the videos and materials you access on lynda.com. Once you have used the registration instructions to set up your personal profile you can log in to use lynda.com at http://lynda.arts.ac.uk

A 'How to use lynda.com' training video is available on the site as well as the option to select videos by software, company and author. A sample of the types of courses available can be found on youtube.com at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkV-LhBFoYs