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The AcademicTalk tool

The AcademicTalk tool. Lead Institution: Learning Technology Research Institute (LTRI) London Metropolitan University Andrew Ravenscroft & Simon McAlister (+ Boyle, Wegerif, Scanlon & Liber) Partners:.

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The AcademicTalk tool

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  1. The AcademicTalk tool Lead Institution: Learning Technology Research Institute (LTRI) London Metropolitan University Andrew Ravenscroft & Simon McAlister (+ Boyle, Wegerif, Scanlon & Liber) Partners:

  2. Combines advantages of tools for structured asynchronous discourse with engagement of applications supporting synchronous dialogue

  3. AT: Development • Transportable and re-usable Open Source tool • Java JFC 1.42 – XMPP open messaging (Jabber) • The Interface, improved usability & additional features • new 'dialogue games' (interaction modes) • editable dialogue summary export facility (linking personalised & collaborative learning) • Integration of non-textual media • Activity design (pedagogical re-usability) • stages of Preparation, Interaction and Summary • template-based configuration

  4. Round 2: InterLoc - Development, Piloting & Evaluation • User testing to refine pedagogical usability • refine interface features (e.g. visibility of threads) • improve dialogue summary export facility • re-usable activity templates (interaction scenarios) • Pilot testing, four institutions and contexts • London Met (HE, widening participation) • UK OU (HE, Open and Distance Learners) • Southampton (HE, 'traditional') • University of Oxford (Continuing Education) • Further development based on the findings from user and pilot testing & known desired refinements

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