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Conferences and publications

Conferences and publications

A list of presentations and information on publications related to e-learning.

Conferences

Empowering student participation in face-to-face classes through blogs

A paper presented at 'The Shock of the Old 2007: Shock of the Social', a one-day Conference on Educational Technologies at University of Oxford, Said Business School, March 22, 2007.

Weblogs in action!

A paper presented at The 10th Annual Conference on Teaching and Learning in History, a three-day conference organised by the Higher Educatin Academy (History and Classics Subject Centre) April 2-4, 2008.

The seminar transformed: use of blogs to enhance faceto- face learning at different levels

This paper was presented at 'E-learning in dialogue: innovative teaching and learning in philosophy, theology and religious studies'. a two-day conference organised by the Higher Education Academy (Philosophy and Religious Studies Subject centre) May 14-15, 2008.

It was published in Discourse Vol. 8, No. 3 (2009).

Handwriting or typing exams - can we give students the choice?

This paper was presented at 12th International Computer Assisted Assessment (CAA) Conference July 8-9, 2008, Loughborough.

Essay exams on computer: fair or unfair?

This short paper was presented at the ALT-C (Association for Learning Technology) 2008 conference in Leeds, September 9-11.

Moving towards essay examinations written on computers

This paper was presented at University of Edinburgh Teaching and Learning Forum, May 12, 2009.

Widening peer mentoring among postgraduate tutors using a wiki

Poster presented at Shock of the Old 2009: Digital literacy: the role of new media in the HE curriculum a one-day Conference on Educational Technologies at University of Oxford, Said Business School, 2nd April 2009

This paper was presented at University of Edinburgh Teaching and Learning Forum, May 12, 2009.

This short paper was presented at the ALT-C 2009 conference, Manchester, September 8-10, 2009.

School of Divinity E-learning roadshows

As part of a wider College of HSS initiative, to stimulate discussion and innovation in teaching the School of Divinity held two roadshows. Details are available, including links to the presentation on the 21st Century Teaching Roadshows wiki.

Should an academic skills course be compulsory - a debate

This workshop was presented at the 7th annual Enhancement Themes Conference Graduates for the 21st Century: Integrating the Enhancement Themes, Edinburgh Conference Centre, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Tuesday 2 & Wednesday 3 March 2010.

Academic skills for undergraduate students

This poster was presented at the 7th annual Enhancement Themes Conference Graduates for the 21st Century: Integrating the Enhancement Themes, Edinburgh Conference Centre, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Tuesday 2 & Wednesday 3 March 2010.

Exploring the Use of Computational Linguistics for Automated Formative Feedback in the Humanities

A poster was presented at e-Assessment Scotland 2010 in Dundee, September 2010 as well as a virtual paper at ICERI 2010 (International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation) in Madrid, November 2010.

Giving students the choice of hand-writing or typing in essay-type exams

This presentation was given at the lunchtime session at the University of Edinburgh Inspiring Teaching conference 2011

The teaching and learning experience - a look back at the last ten years and the way ahead for the School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh

This presentation was given at the HEA Subject Centre for Philosophical and Religious Studies conference - Foundations for the Future 13-14th July 2011.

Please word-process all assignments …..but handwrite your exams?

This poster won best poster at the eAssessment Scotland conference, held 25-26th August 2011 at the University of Dundee.

Student engagement with ICT as an underpinning of the curriculum

This workshop presentation was presented at the 9th Enhancement Themes conference, Heriot Watt 7-8th March 2012

Handwritten vs typed essay exams: Differences in Process and Product

This presentation was presented at the 9th Enhancement Themes conference, Heriot Watt 7-8th March 2012

Typing or hand-writing essay exams: what should students choose?

This presentation was given at the Pedagogies of Hope and Opportunity: The Higher Education Academy Arts and Humanities Annual Conference, 2012. 29 - 30 May 2012, Glasgow.

University UG pre-arrival academic skills acquisition

This presentation was given at the University of Edinburgh's Principal's Teaching Award Scheme Learning and Teaching Forum - 'Inquiry and Innovation in the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning' - 11th June 2012

Enhancing student critical reading of texts through the use of blogs

This presentation was given at the University of Edinburgh's Principal's Teaching Award Scheme Learning and Teaching Forum - 'Inquiry and Innovation in the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning' - 11th June 2012

Enhancing student critical reading of texts through the use of blogs

This presentation was presented at the Seventh International Blended Learning Conference "Reflecting on our achievements - What's next for technology-enhanced learning and teaching?" - 13th - 14th June 2012, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Herts., UK.

Invited Talks

Essay Exams on computers - the story so far!

This presentation was given at the eLearning Alliance HE/FE Special Interest Group (SIG) Meeting - "Using Computers in Exams & Learning Journeys Using Embedded Technologies" Friday, 2 September 2011, Abertay University

Blogging and Assessment and Feedback

This presentation was given at The Effective Assessment in a Digital Age Workshop held on 27th October 2011 at Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow.

A Survey of Undergraduate Technology Use and Attitudes

This presentation was given at an Evaluation of Learners' Experiences of e-learning Special Interest Group (ELESIG) Webinar on December 8th, 2011 from 1-2:30pm.

Accessible Teaching

This presentation was given at the 2012 EUSA, University of Edinburgh Inspiring Teaching Conference 25th January 2012.

One day event “Exams make our hands sore” How should FE/HE respond? - One day seminar

A one day workshop exploring options for using computers in essay-style examinations and discussing some of the issues raised - 23rd April 2012. Sponsored by the Higher Education Academy.

Stylistic differences between typed and handwritten essay examinations

This presentation and paper was given at the 2012 International Computer Assisted Assessment (CAA) Conference, Southampton 10th and 11th July 2012

Publications

Information on publications relating to e-learning.

This article was published on Jul 10, 2012


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