eLearning in EPS: current and future vision Patrick J O’Malley EPS Academic Lead for eLearning
What is eLearning? learning facilitated and supported through the use of information and communications technology
Our Goal To achieve widespread use of eLearning, which improves teaching quality and enhances student learning, across the faculty Our Motto More clicks, less bricks
EPS eLearning Organisation Academic Lead for eLearning eLearning Steering Group Faculty eLearning Team School eLearning Leads
EPS Faculty eLearning Structure Academic Lead for eLearning eLearning Manager Asst. Asst. Asst. eLearning eLearning eLearning Manager Manager Manager Plus 9 eLearning technologists.
eLearning team - activities Training/Help Blackboard Online exams Projects
Best in eLearning Competition Nominations by school.
New Developments • Faculty and school strategies on eLearning developed – action plans now in place. – Overarching faculty priorities • Support staff to develop the digital skills and literacies needed • Ensure our facilities and IT and related infrastructure are fit for purpose.
New Developments • Online/off-campus learning – MOOCs • 2 very successful award-winning EPS MOOCs • 4 more in pipeline for 2015 • More from EPS?
New Developments • Online/off-campus learning – Distance/blended learning • Significant expansion from 2016 (PGT)
Flipped/mobile learning Replace sage on stage by guide by the side. May represent future of teaching? Teaching becomes more interactive facilitated by technology. New skills needed in screencast production, mobile familiarity and pedagogy. .
Thank you for listening patrick.omalley@manchester.ac.uk
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