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Where Learning Analytics Meets Learning Design, Lori Lockyer, Shane Dawson Jul 2013

Where Learning Analytics Meets Learning Design, Lori Lockyer, Shane Dawson

Professor Lori Lockyer

The wealth of data available through student management systems and eLearning systems has the potential to provide faculty with important, just-in-time information that may allow them to positively intervene with struggling students and/or enhance the learning experience during the delivery of a course. This information might also facilitate post-delivery review and reflection for faculty who wish to revise course design and content. But to be effective, this data needs to be appropriate to the context or pedagogical intent of the course - this is where learning analytics meets learning design.


An Analysis Of Learning Designs That Integrate Patient Cases In Health Professions Education, Susan Bennett, Lori Lockyer, Lisa Thomas Jul 2013

An Analysis Of Learning Designs That Integrate Patient Cases In Health Professions Education, Susan Bennett, Lori Lockyer, Lisa Thomas

Professor Lori Lockyer

No abstract provided.


Learning Designs To Support Educationally Effective E-Learning Using Learning Objects, Barry Harper, Susan Bennett, Jason Lukasiak, Lori Lockyer Jul 2013

Learning Designs To Support Educationally Effective E-Learning Using Learning Objects, Barry Harper, Susan Bennett, Jason Lukasiak, Lori Lockyer

Professor Lori Lockyer

This paper describes a design approach for integrating learning objects based on a strong pedagogical framework, the Smart Learning Design Framework (SLDF). The framework is based on the assumptions that good learning settings focus on pedagogically sound design and that reusable learning objects can be effectively located and incorporated into learning settings. This paper describes a tool developed to illustrate the framework through metadata tagging of learning objects using an application profile which incorporates a pedagogical vocabulary, and development of units of study based on high quality learning designs and the inclusion of learning objects.


Supporting University Teachers Create Pedagogically Sound Learning Environments Using Learning Designs And Learning Objects, Susan Bennett, Shirley Agostinho, Lori Lockyer, Barry Harper, Jason Lukasiak Jul 2013

Supporting University Teachers Create Pedagogically Sound Learning Environments Using Learning Designs And Learning Objects, Susan Bennett, Shirley Agostinho, Lori Lockyer, Barry Harper, Jason Lukasiak

Professor Lori Lockyer

With Information and Communication Technology (ICT) becoming mainstream in the higher education sector, university teachers are faced with the ongoing challenge of incorporating Internet technologies into their teaching practices. At the same time there is significant pressure to raise the quality of university teaching to make it more student-centred and more flexible. This climate requires that university teachers examine their instructional strategies to offer high quality learning opportunities. Reuse, through the sharing of digital learning resources and through the adaptation of learning designs that model expert practice, offer strategies to support university teachers in this change process. Whilst online repositories …


Investigating University Teachers' Design Practices, Sue Bennett, Shirley Agostinho, Lori Lockyer, Lisa Kosta, Jennifer Jones, Barry Harper Jul 2013

Investigating University Teachers' Design Practices, Sue Bennett, Shirley Agostinho, Lori Lockyer, Lisa Kosta, Jennifer Jones, Barry Harper

Professor Lori Lockyer

No abstract provided.


Exploring On-Line Communities - Supporting Physical And Health Education Professional Development Opportunities., Gregg Rowland, Lori Lockyer, John Patterson Jul 2013

Exploring On-Line Communities - Supporting Physical And Health Education Professional Development Opportunities., Gregg Rowland, Lori Lockyer, John Patterson

Professor Lori Lockyer

In an era of limited resources across educational sectors, academics associated with faculties of education are under increasing pressure to find innovative ways to support their teaching and research activities, - activities with which collaboration and interaction with pre-service teachers, practicing teachers and fellow academics is crucial. As such, developing a sustained community that involves such representative members is paramount for academics. A team at the University of Wollongong has initiated this concept through research and development of the 'ActiveHealth' learning community for physical and health educators. Whilst it is envisaged that such a project will take time to establish, …


Using Social Network Metrics To Assess The Effectiveness Of Broad Based Admission Practices, Lori Lockyer, Shane Dawson, Leah Macfadyen, David Mazzocchi-Jones Jul 2013

Using Social Network Metrics To Assess The Effectiveness Of Broad Based Admission Practices, Lori Lockyer, Shane Dawson, Leah Macfadyen, David Mazzocchi-Jones

Professor Lori Lockyer

Notions of what it is to be knowledgeable and skilled in one's profession have evolved in recent decades. For instance, medical practitioners are expected to think critically and creatively, communicate effectively, and to be a professional and community leader. While these attributes have always been well regarded, it is only relatively recently that higher education institutions are actively incorporating these skills and attributes into student admissions criteria. In parallel, methods of instruction and course delivery have also changed over time with respect to these driving social paradigms. Today's medical schools are expected to both select and develop students in terms …


Is An Online Healthy Lifestyles Program Acceptable For Parents Of Preschool Children?, Rachel Jones, Michelle Wells, Anthony Okely, Lori Lockyer, Karen Walton Jul 2013

Is An Online Healthy Lifestyles Program Acceptable For Parents Of Preschool Children?, Rachel Jones, Michelle Wells, Anthony Okely, Lori Lockyer, Karen Walton

Professor Lori Lockyer

No abstract provided.


Understanding Roles Within Technology Supported Teaching And Learning: Implications For Students, Staff And Institutions, Susan Bennett, Lori Lockyer Jul 2013

Understanding Roles Within Technology Supported Teaching And Learning: Implications For Students, Staff And Institutions, Susan Bennett, Lori Lockyer

Professor Lori Lockyer

No abstract provided.


A Web-Based E-Portfolio Support System For Teacher Education Students, Susan Bennett, Lori Lockyer Jul 2013

A Web-Based E-Portfolio Support System For Teacher Education Students, Susan Bennett, Lori Lockyer

Professor Lori Lockyer

There is increasing interest in electronic portfolios as a means of collecting and presenting information about an individual’s attributes and experiences. As part of their course of study, learners may be asked to assemble a portfolio to provide a detailed, evidenced account of their learning experiences over an extended period of time. Employers are also beginning to use portfolios to identify employees that match their requirements. Portfolios have the potential to address the limitations of transcripts of academic achievement and references, which present a view of achievement that is mostly isolated from the learning context and the student’s experiences on …


Ict In Higher Education: Evaluating Outcomes For Health Education, Lori Lockyer, John Patterson, Barry Harper Jul 2013

Ict In Higher Education: Evaluating Outcomes For Health Education, Lori Lockyer, John Patterson, Barry Harper

Professor Lori Lockyer

This paper presents an investigation that examined and compared the effectiveness of collaborative tutorial activities carried out in both web-based and face-to-face learning environments within an undergraduate health education subject. Effectiveness of the different learning environments was measured in terms of observed learning outcomes, analysis of learner interactions and reported perceptions of the learners regarding their experience. Results demonstrated that web-based environments, with embedded collaborative activities, can effectively foster rich learning experiences that result in attaining positive learning outcomes.


Measuring Effectiveness Of Health Education In A Web-Based Learning Environment: A Preliminary Report, Lori Lockyer, John Patterson, Barry Harper Jul 2013

Measuring Effectiveness Of Health Education In A Web-Based Learning Environment: A Preliminary Report, Lori Lockyer, John Patterson, Barry Harper

Professor Lori Lockyer

Driven by claims of efficacy, flexibility and resource effectiveness, higher education is increasingly utilising the Web as an instructional tool. The claims for pedagogical effectiveness are often just that – claims — and appear not to have been proven in the reality of subject presentation and evaluation. Thus, it is necessary to examine assumptions regarding the benefits of Web‐based instruction in terms of effectiveness. This article discusses aspects of an investigation which examined and compared the effectiveness of HIV/AIDS related collaborative tutorial activities carried out in both a Web‐based learning environment and a face‐to‐face class situation within an undergraduate health …


Developing An Online Program To Prevent Obesity In Preschool-Aged Children: What Do Parents Recommend?, Rachel Jones, Nathan Price, Anthony Okely, Lori Lockyer Jul 2013

Developing An Online Program To Prevent Obesity In Preschool-Aged Children: What Do Parents Recommend?, Rachel Jones, Nathan Price, Anthony Okely, Lori Lockyer

Professor Lori Lockyer

Aim:  The purpose of the present study was to describe preliminary research preceding the development of an online educational program for parents of preschool-aged children who are overweight or at-risk of overweight. Methods:  The study consisted of an evaluation of current health-related websites and four focus groups with typical-end point users. It was conducted in one metropolitan region in New South Wales. Twenty-seven participants were recruited for the focus groups. The focus groups aimed to investigate the thoughts and opinions of participants towards an online educational program. Focus group transcripts were analysed using logico-inductive analysis procedures. Results:  The evaluation of …


Making News Today: Content Creation In The Classroom, Natalie Cooper, Lisa Thomas, Lori Lockyer, Ian Brown Jul 2013

Making News Today: Content Creation In The Classroom, Natalie Cooper, Lisa Thomas, Lori Lockyer, Ian Brown

Professor Lori Lockyer

The continued development of software such as iMovie and GarageBand has given young people the tools to become content creators. The proliferation of Internet sites such as YouTube and MySpace have provided publishing vehicles where they can now contribute their content and communicate with their peers around the world. Social commentators and educational researchers are suggesting there is a growing divide between how these digital natives spend their leisure time creating and sharing media and the void of such activities in educational settings. It is argued that learning is, in fact, taking place for young people in this informal environment. …


Computer-Mediated Communication Facilitating Physical And Health Education Teacher Preparation, Lori Lockyer, Gregg Rowland, John Patterson, Douglas Hearne Jul 2013

Computer-Mediated Communication Facilitating Physical And Health Education Teacher Preparation, Lori Lockyer, Gregg Rowland, John Patterson, Douglas Hearne

Professor Lori Lockyer

In response to the call for integration of information and communication technologies (ICTs) within the skills and knowledge-base preparation of physical and health education professionals, this paper outlines the design, development and outcomes associated with two applications. The initial project included the delivery of a traditional face to face lecture-based first year health education subject utilising a Web-based delivery approach, whilst the second case study describes the enhancement of the practice teaching experience for fourth year preservice teachers. These studies demonstrate the benefits of the integration of computer-mediated communication (CMC) in supporting the development of physical and health education teachers.


Learning Designs And Learning Analytics, Lori Lockyer, Shane Dawson Jul 2013

Learning Designs And Learning Analytics, Lori Lockyer, Shane Dawson

Professor Lori Lockyer

Government and institutionally-driven reforms focused on quality teaching and learning in universities emphasize the importance of developing replicable, scalable teaching approaches that can be evaluated. In this context, learning design and learning analytics are two fields of research that may help university teachers design quality learning experiences for their students, evaluate how students are learning within that intended learning context and support personalized learning experiences for students. Learning Designs are ways of describing an educational experience such that it can be applied across a range of disciplinary contexts. Learning analytics offers new approaches to investigating the data associated with a …


Learning Technologies And Professional Development: Enhancing A Community Of Physical And Health Educators., Lori Lockyer, John Patterson Jul 2013

Learning Technologies And Professional Development: Enhancing A Community Of Physical And Health Educators., Lori Lockyer, John Patterson

Professor Lori Lockyer

No abstract provided.


Media Analysis And Production: Developing Multiliteracies In Technology-Enhanced Environments, Ian Brown, Lori Lockyer, Natalie Cooper Jul 2013

Media Analysis And Production: Developing Multiliteracies In Technology-Enhanced Environments, Ian Brown, Lori Lockyer, Natalie Cooper

Professor Lori Lockyer

No abstract provided.