E-learning Showcase 2012
Parallel Session B
Starting at NTU
Ed Foster, Library and Learning Resources
This session explored the online resources currently being developed for students starting University in September 2012 aimed
at improving the early transition period.
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Supporting transition through a NOW learning room
Helen Boulton, School of Education
This presentation looked at a NOW learning room that has been ‘re-packaged’ from an existing learning room originally created
in ADBE. The presentation discussed the process of repackaging content, showcase the learning room, and included some evaluation
from students and staff.
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The pen is mightier than the keyboard: enriching student feedback using smartpen technology
Rob Kearsley Bullen, School of Education
This session illustrated how smartpen technology is being used to provide enhanced feedback to trainee teachers, both within
the University taught programme and "out in the field" during lesson observations.
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An introduction to Adobe software to produce professional materials for learning and assessment
Stuart Jolly, School of Science and Technology
This session presented some of the examples of Adobe software used by both staff and students to produce professional PDF
materials for learning and assessment (including the potential of Adobe Acrobat portfolios), with a focus on the software
Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
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Developing a fully online Postgraduate diploma in international insolvency law
Marek Oledzki, Centre for Academic Development and Quality, David Burdette, Nottingham Law School
Marek and David presented the work undertaken in designing, developing and implementing the new fully online Post-Graduate
Diploma in international Insolvency Law. It showcased the courses live offering through the Nottingham Trent University Online
Workspace (NOW) illustrating the various engagement and support mechanics designed into the course.
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Use of discussion boards to support learning
Louise Woolley, School of Education
This session discusssed an example of how discussion boards have been used as a teaching and learning activity/directed task
for a group of part-time/largely distance learners. Discussion boards were used to support students in developing their research
topic through peer and tutor support between taught sessions.
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