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Exploring The Tensions In Educational And Instructional Design In Australian Universities, Jennifer Bird, Chris Morgan, Meg O'Reilly Oct 2010

Exploring The Tensions In Educational And Instructional Design In Australian Universities, Jennifer Bird, Chris Morgan, Meg O'Reilly

Dr Meg O'Reilly

No abstract provided.


Ten Key Qualities Of Assessment Online, Chris Morgan, Meg O'Reilly Oct 2010

Ten Key Qualities Of Assessment Online, Chris Morgan, Meg O'Reilly

Dr Meg O'Reilly

No abstract provided.


Hallmarks Of Excellence In Online Assessment, Meg O'Reilly, Martin Hayden Oct 2010

Hallmarks Of Excellence In Online Assessment, Meg O'Reilly, Martin Hayden

Dr Meg O'Reilly

"This book arose out of papers given at the UGC-funded First International Conference 'Enhancing Teaching and Learning through Assessment', held at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in June, 2005"--Foreword. "The contributions ... are from ... Conference titled, 'The First International Conference on Enhancing Teaching and Learning through Assessment'--Acknowledgements.


A Needs Analysis Framework For Design Of Digital Repositories In Higher Education, Sue Bennett, Dominique Parrish, Geraldine Lefoe, Meg O'Reilly, Michael Keppell, Robyn Philip Oct 2010

A Needs Analysis Framework For Design Of Digital Repositories In Higher Education, Sue Bennett, Dominique Parrish, Geraldine Lefoe, Meg O'Reilly, Michael Keppell, Robyn Philip

Dr Meg O'Reilly

No abstract provided.


Online Assessment: Creating Communities And Opportunities, Meg O'Reilly, Chris Morgan Oct 2010

Online Assessment: Creating Communities And Opportunities, Meg O'Reilly, Chris Morgan

Dr Meg O'Reilly

No abstract provided.


Students' Responses To Optional Activities In Distance Education Materials, Meg O'Reilly, Helen Saenger, Lyndon Brooks Oct 2010

Students' Responses To Optional Activities In Distance Education Materials, Meg O'Reilly, Helen Saenger, Lyndon Brooks

Dr Meg O'Reilly

No abstract provided.


The Student Assessment Handbook : New Directions In Traditional And Online Assessment, Chris Morgan, Lee Dunn, Sharon Parry, Meg O'Reilly Oct 2010

The Student Assessment Handbook : New Directions In Traditional And Online Assessment, Chris Morgan, Lee Dunn, Sharon Parry, Meg O'Reilly

Dr Meg O'Reilly

"The Student Assessment Handbook looks at the effectiveness of traditional methods in the present day and provides guidelines on how these methods may be developed to suit contemporary learning outcomes and teaching practices. It is a practical resource, with case studies, reflection boxes and diagnostic tools to help the reader to apply the principles to their own practice."--Book jacket.


Technology For Assessing Open And Distance Learners, Meg O'Reilly, Chris Morgan Feb 2010

Technology For Assessing Open And Distance Learners, Meg O'Reilly, Chris Morgan

Dr Meg O'Reilly

This paper describes use of the WWW to enhance assessment in the open, distance and flexible learning contexts. From their experiences as practitioners in instructional design and Web development, the authors consider effectiveness, efficiency and new opportunities in facilitating student assessment via the WWW. Discussion draws upon the body of literature in Web-based developments, open and distance learning, instructional design, research and case study data. Case studies from Australian universities demonstrate emerging practices and reflections brought about by a shift towards flexible delivery and the use of WWW technology. The dissolving of distinctions between on campus and off campus is …


The Professional Doctorate On Webcd, Meg O'Reilly, Chris Morgan Feb 2010

The Professional Doctorate On Webcd, Meg O'Reilly, Chris Morgan

Dr Meg O'Reilly

Students enrolled in Southern Cross University's (SCU) Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) are a unique group of senior business people. Their demand for greater flexibility of delivery and portability of study materials was the impetus for a redesign of this professional degree at SCU. With a rapidly growing student base around Australia and SEAsia, DBA study packages must be suitable for a very mobile and busy professional group. Most have convenient access to computers and network connection, unlike students in many other programs. On the other hand, DBA students do not have much time to devote to study. They are …


Sharing Learning Resources: Workplace Learning, Mentoring & Assessment, Chris Morgan, Meg O'Reilly, J Stewart Feb 2010

Sharing Learning Resources: Workplace Learning, Mentoring & Assessment, Chris Morgan, Meg O'Reilly, J Stewart

Dr Meg O'Reilly

This paper is a report of an example of two organisations sharing resources to provide a workplace based learning and assessment model for registered nurses. The issue of mentorship has been explored in the context of a nurse education program offered in distance mode. The role of the Clinical Teaching Associate (CTA), a workplace mentor and assessor is the focus of the paper which explains the model's evolution over the past seven years. Whilst there is still much to learn about facilitating workplace mentorship, this paper throws considerable light on the issues associated with partnerships between industry and higher education …


Technology For Assessing Open And Distance Learners, Meg O'Reilly, Chris Morgan Feb 2010

Technology For Assessing Open And Distance Learners, Meg O'Reilly, Chris Morgan

Dr Meg O'Reilly

This paper describes use of the WWW to enhance assessment in the open, distance and flexible learning contexts. From their experiences as practitioners in instructional design and Web development, the authors consider effectiveness, efficiency and new opportunities in facilitating student assessment via the WWW. Discussion draws upon the body of literature in Web-based developments, open and distance learning, instructional design, research and case study data. Case studies from Australian universities demonstrate emerging practices and reflections brought about by a shift towards flexible delivery and the use of WWW technology. The dissolving of distinctions between on campus and off campus is …


Instructional Design: How Do We Know Our Learners?, Chris Morgan, Sophie Dicorpo, Meg O'Reilly Feb 2010

Instructional Design: How Do We Know Our Learners?, Chris Morgan, Sophie Dicorpo, Meg O'Reilly

Dr Meg O'Reilly

This paper provides some background discussion to a workshop in which we will seek discussion on issues of evaluation and research of instructional design activity in distance and open learning. We question the theoretical underpinnings of instructional design and its appropriateness in open learning contexts. In particular, we question the usefulness of research containing limiting assumptions about how learners should appropriately use study materials. The workshop aims to raise these issues as a starting point for input to the development of an instructional design research and evaluation project which is currently being devised at Southern Cross.


The Role Of University Web Pages In Staff Development: Supporting Teaching And Learning Online, Meg O'Reilly, Allan Ellis, Diane Newton Jan 2010

The Role Of University Web Pages In Staff Development: Supporting Teaching And Learning Online, Meg O'Reilly, Allan Ellis, Diane Newton

Dr Meg O'Reilly

This paper investigates the nature and quality of Web-based resources which support staff development in Australian universities. It details findings and recommendations derived from publicly accessible Web pages containing resources, information, activities and models provided by university centres concerned with the staff development for the online environment. Frameworks for this investigation were adopted from the literature on staff development, reflective practice and quality teaching in Higher Education. Two rounds of investigation were undertaken. The first round identified 32 of the 41 university Web sites visited as having an identifiable Teaching and Learning Centre (or equivalent) home page, as a starting …


Interaction Online: Above And Beyond The Requirements Of Assessment, Meg O'Reilly, Diane Newton Jan 2010

Interaction Online: Above And Beyond The Requirements Of Assessment, Meg O'Reilly, Diane Newton

Dr Meg O'Reilly

Today’s literature is filled with new paradigms for learning, specifically in relation to the increasing adoption of computer-mediated techniques for interactive learning. In many cases, learning may now be enhanced through the experience of a shared online environment for critical discussion, knowledge building and the establishment of supportive social communities. Research data obtained from social science students at Southern Cross University over two semesters reveals students’ perceptions of the importance of online discussion whether these are assessable or not. This paper presents some findings and explores the impact of the emergence of a student-centred social learning environment.


Interaction Online: Above And Beyond Requirements Of Assessment, Meg O'Reilly, Diane Newton Jan 2010

Interaction Online: Above And Beyond Requirements Of Assessment, Meg O'Reilly, Diane Newton

Dr Meg O'Reilly

Today's literature is filled with new paradigms for learning, specifically in relation to the increasing adoption of computer mediated techniques for interactive learning. In many cases, learning may now be enhanced through the experience of a shared online environment for critical discussion, knowledge building and the establishment of supportive social communities. Research data obtained from social science students at Southern Cross University over two semesters reveals students' perceptions of the importance of online discussion whether these are assessable or not. This paper presents some findings and explores the impact of the emergence of a student-centred social learning environment.