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Fostering And Evaluating Learner Engagement With Academic Literacy Support: Making The Most Of Moodle, Fiona Willans, Aluwesi Fonolahi, Ralph Buadromo, Tilisi Bryce, Rajendra Prasad, Sandhya Kumari
Fostering And Evaluating Learner Engagement With Academic Literacy Support: Making The Most Of Moodle, Fiona Willans, Aluwesi Fonolahi, Ralph Buadromo, Tilisi Bryce, Rajendra Prasad, Sandhya Kumari
Journal of University Teaching & Learning Practice
This paper reports on the evaluation of an ambitious attempt to embed academic literacy support within a core content course for first-year students at the University of the South Pacific. The course is offered in both blended and online modes, catering for on-campus and off-campus students, respectively, using Moodle as the virtual learning environment (VLE). We begin by explaining how we have made the most of Moodle as a learning platform, enabling us to supplement the core content resources with additional components that support students’ academic literacy development, rather than sacrificing content to create this space. Since the additional material …
Comparison Of Faculty And Student Perceptions Of Videos In The Online Classroom, Elizabeth Valenti, Tennille Feldbush, Jean Mandernach
Comparison Of Faculty And Student Perceptions Of Videos In The Online Classroom, Elizabeth Valenti, Tennille Feldbush, Jean Mandernach
Journal of University Teaching & Learning Practice
While instructors and students generally value the integration of videos in the online classroom, there are a number of practical considerations that may mediate the utility of videos as a teaching and learning tool. The current survey examines faculty and student perceptions of videos in the online classroom with an emphasis on the practical factors that influence video integration. Results indicate differences in faculty and student acceptance and endorsements of videos for content presentation compared to assignment feedback. Faculty desire more opportunities to interact with their students (i.e., video-based discussions, video-conferencing, and student-generated videos) and highlighted efficiency as a key …