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Agile learning & teaching with wikis : building a pattern
Cubric, Marija (ACM Press, 2008)In this paper, we describe a blended learning process that is based on the agile development principles and techniques and supported by wikis. The process presented here is applicable to any learning and teaching scenario ... -
An agile method for teaching agile in business schools
Cubric, Marija (2013-11)The aim of this paper is to describe, evaluate and discuss a new method for teaching agile project management and similar subjects in higher education. Agile is not only a subject domain in this work, the teaching method ... -
Associations between physical activity in adolescence and health behaviours, well-being, family and social relations.
Brooks, F.; Smeeton, N.C.; Chester, Kayleigh; Spencer, Neil; Klemera, Ellen (2014-09-16)Across Europe and North America, few young people meet the recommended levels of physical activity (PA) of 1 hour of moderate to vigorous PA per day. However, the lives of young people cannot simply be polarised as either ... -
Comparison of six different intubation aids for use while wearing CBRN-PPE : A manikin study
Castle, Nick; Pillay, Yugan; Spencer, Neil (2011)INTRODUCTION: Respiratory failure following chemical exposure can be fatal and although supraglottic airway devices have been evaluated for use in the management of CBRN casualties' intubation remains the gold standard ... -
Enhancing learning and teaching using Electronic Voting Systems : the development of a framework for an institutional approach for their introduction
Jefferies, Amanda; Cubric, Marija; Russell, Mark (Emerald Publishing, 2013-02) -
Evaluating Electronic Voting Systems (EEVS) : Final report for JISC Assessment and Feedback Programme, Strand B
Jefferies, Amanda; Cubric, Marija (JISC, 2012-11-01)The ‘Evaluating Electronic Voting Systems’ (EEVS) Project was part-funded by JISC from November 2011 to October 2012. It provided the opportunity to evaluate the large scale introduction and deployment of EVS technology ... -
Experiences of taking students on business trips: with recommendations for organising successful business trips
Earle, V.; Thomas, M. (University of Hertfordshire, 2011)Visits to businesses provide an opportunity for students to see first-hand how different operations are managed, particularly in areas not often seen, such as manufacturing. They can be linked with classroom learning and ... -
Factors affecting academic performance of international students in project management courses : a case study from a British Post 92 University
Lebcir, Mohamed; Wells, Hany; Bond, Angela (2008)The aim of study is to investigate the factors affecting the academic performance of international students in Project Management courses. To achieve this aim, a conceptual framework including three categories of factors: ... -
HBSC England National Report: Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) : World Health Organization Collaborative Cross National Study
Brooks, F.; Magnusson, Josefine; Klemera, Ellen; Spencer, Neil; Morgan, Antony (University of Hertfordshire, 2011-10)Findings from the 2010 HBSC study for England -
Insertion of six different supraglottic airway devices whilst wearing chemical, biological, radiation, nuclear-personal protective equipment : A manikin study
Castle, N.; Pillay, Y.; Spencer, Neil (2011-11)Six different supraglottic airway devices: Combitube (TM), laryngeal mask airway, intubating laryngeal mask airway (Fastrach (TM)), i-gel (TM), Laryngeal Tube (TM) and Pro-Seal (TM) laryngeal mask airway were assessed by ... -
Intubation using the Miller and Airtraq laryngoscopes: a paediatric manikin study
Castle, Nick; Gangaram, P; Tong, J.L.; Spencer, Neil; Pillay, B; Pillay, Yugan (2011)To see if the Airtraq™ paediatric laryngoscope is easier and faster for paramedic students to use than the traditional Miller (straight blade) laryngoscope. -
Item-by-item sampling for promotional purposes
Spencer, Neil; de Lopez, Lindsey Kevan (University of Hertfordshire, 2012)In this paper we present a method for sampling items that are checked on a pass/fail basis, with a view to a claim being made about the success/failure rate for the purposes of promoting a company’s product/service. Attention ... -
The Place of Learning and Teaching Research in Business Schools : BMAF Survey Results
Cubric, Marija (2010)In September 2010, Marija Cubric asked to use the BMAF Network’s Key Contacts list to identify a list of Business Schools which include research in L&T in their mainstream research portfolio; and give an indication of how ... -
Planning for Success in Introducing and Embedding Technology to Enhance Learning
Jefferies, Amanda; Cubric, Marija (ACPI (Academic Conference Publishing International), 2013-10-29)The authors reflect on the outcomes of recent change management projects for introducing technology into Higher Education in the UK and discuss key aspects which have led to success in the increasing use and subsequent ... -
Report on the Evaluation of EVS Usage and Trends at the University of Hertfordshire : February to June 2014
Cubric, Marija; Jefferies, Amanda (JISC, 2014-07)The Electronic Voting Systems (EVS) evaluation project for iTEAM has investigated the current level of engagement in the use of EVS across the institution in 2014. It has built on the work and outputs of the JISC supported ... -
Towards automatic generation of e-assessment using semantic web technologies
Cubric, Marija; Tosic, M. (2011)Semantic Web technologies have been increasingly used as a tool for generating, organizing and personalizing e-learning content, including eassessment. In this paper we discuss and extend an innovative approach to automated ... -
What is the innovation beyond the 'state of the art' in e-learning?
Cubric, M. (2011)The motivation for this discussion paper comes from the recent FP7 framework ICT call for technology-enhanced learning applications for the 21st century that go beyond the current “state of the art” in e-learning. In this ... -
What is the optimal position of an intubator wearing CBRN-PPE when intubating on the floor : a manikin study
Castle, Nick; Pillay, Yugan; Spencer, Neil (2011)Prompt airway management following a CBRN incident is linked to improved patient survival. However, responding rescuers will have to wear CBRN-PPE and treat patients positioned on the floor which will adversely impact on ... -
Wiki-supported collaborative learning
Cubric, Marija (Nova Science Publishers, 2011)The aim of this chapter is to increase the understanding of how wikis can be used effectively to support collaborative learning in the context of higher education, and in particular, 1) To identify the relevant theories ...