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Engaging students in discussion does not always have to be done face-to-face.

In the challenge to improve contact time with students, it is important to stress that there are many new technologies that can be used by academics (especially within the Exeter Learning Environment (ELE)) to support this aspiration.

This course explores how to use on-line technologies to promote discussion among students and academics and how this can enhance tutoring.

Having students maintain on-line logs or diaries will also be addressed.

The pedagogy of on-line tutoring will also be discussed.

Aims and Outcomes:

1 understand the types of Discussion Forums in ELE and can set one up.

2 use Discussion Forums as an optional enhancement within modules.

3 understand the facilities within ELE that can be used for learning logs and journals.

4 set up WIKIS and BLOGS in ELE and understands the different types available and relevant settings.

5 understand how to evaluate contributions to a WIKI.

6 set up live chat facilities within ELE.

Additional Information:

The session will concentrate on demonstrations of the items above however as this will be taught in small groups there will be opportunities for participants to get hands-on practice with the technologies.

Training Provider:

Education Enhancement (C.L.Shimmin@ex.ac.uk)