Programme for 2010-2011
Online collaboration using remote-operated laboratory equipment
Ben Hanson - Department of Mechanical Engineering
Lab
experiments are an important component of many science and engineering
degree courses. Recently, "Remote laboratories" are increasingly being
developed to provide students with web-based access to real laboratory
experiments. These have been shown to offer some desirable features,
e.g. increased accessibility, student-led learning; however there are
concerns that remote access will be overly substituted for hands-on
practical work, and reduce interaction between students. Ben was
interested in investigating the possibilities for combining a
remote-laboratory with a live online chat facility, which could
potentially allow real-time collaboration with a laboratory experiment
and students all sited at different locations. This year, with the help
of Dr. Jane Hughes and an Academic Development Grant from CALT, he
conducted a pilot study with UCL students and will present the results
here.
Monthly Meetings
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Tue 1 Feb |
E-learning challenges and self-test learning initiatives in a multi-site Australian medical school - David Emmett (Queensland School of Medicine) See Recording |
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Wed 16 Feb |
Supporting personal tutors in supporting key skills Jenny Marie, (CALT) & Pam Houston (Division of Biosciences) See Recording |
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Fri 4 March |
Round the lighthouse and back in time for ...Casablanca! - Using feature films in the classroom - Melvyn Stokes (History). See Recording |
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Mon 28 Mar |
Digital stories, teaching students and public engagement: three points on a virtuous circle - Dominic Furniss and Rachel Benedyk (UCL Interaction Centre - UCLIC) See Recording |
Other TLN Events
We hope to host some TLN events at UCL venues away from the main campus this year. Details will be posted here and on the TLN Moodle pages.
