Browsing Research publications by Author "Doolan, M."
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Any Time? Any Place? The impact on student learning of an on-line learning environment.
Jefferies, A.; Thornton, M.E.; Doolan, M.; Parkhurst, S.; Alltree, J. (ACTA Press, 2005)An increasing number of HE institutions are adopting virtual and managed learning environments (VLEs and MLEs), which offer flexible access to on-line learning materials all day and every day. There are multiple claims ... -
Collaborative learning: using technology for fostering those valued practices inherent in constructive environments in traditional education
Doolan, M.; Hilliard, A.; Thornton, H. (2006)This paper presents a rationale for learners to learn through working collaboratively. An overview of the use of a number of different collaborative technologies to support pedagogy in a Blended Learning environment is ... -
Collaborative working: Wiki and the creation of a sense of community
Doolan, M. (2007)This paper reports on the effectiveness of Wiki technology for creating a sense of community amongst 96 second year computing undergraduates engaged in group based assessment activities. This--paper reports on the student ... -
Developing a Web 2.0 pedagogy to engage the net generation learner in a community for learning in higher education
Doolan, M. (University of Hertfordshire, 2010)The widespread availability of technologies, such as laptops and mobile phones, and the increasing adoption of Web 2.0 technologies (e.g. wiki, blogs and podcasts), suggests that Web 2.0 as a powerful educational tool has ... -
Developing principles in practice: a dialogue in assessment and feedback
Doolan, M.; Morris, P. (University of Hertfordshire, 2010)This paper presents an overview of the Dialogic Assessment and Feedback (DAF) project which is funded by the Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA). DAF is part of a social constructivist pedagogical approach ... -
Effective strategies for building a learning community online using a Wiki
Doolan, M. (2006)This paper aims to share practitioner experiences of using Wiki technology to develop and build an online community to support ninety-six second year undergraduate students undertaking assignments on a computing programme ... -
Engaging tutors and learners through audio supported pedagogy
Doolan, M.; Simpson, M. (University of Hertfordshire, 2010)The JISC-funded Audio Supported Enhanced Learning (ASEL) project used Action Research methodology to examine the use of audio in four key areas of Higher Education (HE) educational practice, namely: selfreflection, formative ... -
Evaluation of computing students performance using group based learning online and offline
Doolan, M.; Barker, T. (2005) -
Open All Hours - Do students really want to access on-line learning 24/7?
Jefferies, A.; Thornton, M.E.; Doolan, M.; Parkhurst, S.; Alltree, J. (Association for Learning Technology, 2004)An increasing number of HE institutions are adopting virtual and managed learning environments (VLEs and MLEs), which offer flexible access to on-line learning materials all day and every day. There are multiple claims ... -
Using a Managed Learning Environment in Higher Education: the students' views
Thornton, M.E.; Jones, I.; Jefferies, A.; Alltree, J.; Doolan, M.; Parkhurst, S. (Hawaii International Conference on Education, 2005)The Dearing Report (NCEHE, 1997: 13.1), called for the effective use of information technology in learning and teaching in higher Education, suggesting that it, ‘… holds out much promise for improving the quality, flexibility ... -
Using Web 2.0 Technologies to Engage With and Support the net Generation of Learners
Doolan, M. (2007)Web 2.0 social software offer new pedagogic opportunities to support and empower the Net generation of learners to create their own personal learning agenda and dynamic learning environments. This paper presents learners ...