Embedding e-learning – investigating the student experience of using technology to support learning

1. Embedding e-learning – investigating the student experience of using technology to support learning Amanda Jefferies Blended Learning Unit Evaluation Coordinator, University of Hertfordshire

3. “ Supporting the Net Generation Learner” MySpace Youtube MSN Gadgets Our Learners

7. Laptops and tablet PCs for staff Technology in the classroom Developing innovative practice

8. StudyNet – the Managed Learning Environment 4000 course modules 25,000 personal portals 7 million logins a year Learning & teaching Information sources Communication Graduate skills Disability support Stimulus for innovation

9. Increasing student engagement with EVS Virtual Classroom Technology

15. Wiki Usage over 4 weeks

17. Objectives of the video diaries 7 days project To allow students to provide feedback using a medium where they could be ‘themselves’ To explore what students really think about their learning experience, in their own words To give staff at the university a detailed insight into students’ views and behaviours To provide powerful data that would support research already conducted with students at the university

22. Early findings from STROLL I am an addict to face book… I am always on social networks because I think they are absolutely amazing , Technology is a big part of my life, both in working and playing the first thing I do in the morning is to switch on my TV and my computer because I have to check my e-mails Pod cast continues to be a great inspiration to the way I learn, I find it so helpful to listen to again and again I feel Study Net is a great inspiration in the learning process. At college if I missed a class I would very rarely get the opportunity to catch up on what I had missed