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2 examples of WBL in the Information Systems Institute

2 examples of WBL in the Information Systems Institute. Mark Jones ISI University of Salford. Introduction. Well established team project scheme Development of part-time programme using blended learning. Team Project Scheme - overview. (Probably) unique

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2 examples of WBL in the Information Systems Institute

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  1. 2 examples of WBL in the Information Systems Institute Mark Jones ISIUniversity of Salford

  2. Introduction • Well established team project scheme • Development of part-time programme using blended learning

  3. Team Project Scheme- overview • (Probably) unique • Real-life information systems projects • Often “messy”, ill-defined problems • Wide range of “Clients” • One academic year, two semesters • Multi-year student teams • 5 from each year of study • Final year Team Leader • Peer support • Team Tutor • Academic supervisor (and assessor) • Guide, mentor, monitor

  4. Team Project Scheme- process • TP Scheme Manager sources projects • High level spec only • Problem rather than solution • Team specifies project plan • Client contract • Deliverables • Structures • Tutor mediates process • Team does project • Project is assessed • Written and oral presentation of work

  5. Team Project Scheme- issues and challenges • Problematic to manage • Reluctance of Team Leaders • Student perceptions of differing levels of difficulty • Tutor involvement is critical • Differences in staff engagement • Levels of assessment • Team reporting • Non participating students • Technical support

  6. Team Project Scheme- strategic changes • Peer assessment • Quantitative → qualitative • Product assessment • Portfolio based • Criteria based (and related to level of study) • Emphasis on learning and reflection • Online resource centre • Roles, processes and tutorials • Team leadership forum • Tutor and Reviewer audit process • Fair and seen to be fair

  7. Part time BSc IT (new in 2003)- main features • Delivered in blended learning mode: • Maximum attendance requirement = 4 hours per week for dialogue between students and staff • Comprehensive use of Blackboard (v6) for lectures, some assessment, discussion board, online submission etc • Support provided by Graduate Teaching Assistants: • Postgraduate students on bursaries providing email, telephone, and face to face support • Minimum module size 20 credits • 40 credit work based project option (level 2) & 40 credit dissertation (level 3) which may also be work based

  8. Part time programmes- future development

  9. Part time programme- comments • Developed with ESF support with special emphasis on SME employees • Significant potential for widening participation • Excellent initial feedback from students, staff and teaching assistants • Can help diversify given decline in full time applications • Needs University support • Needs willing staff!

  10. Conclusions • Commitment to WBL initiatives • Since 1986 • New initiatives being developed • Recognition of strengths of the approach • Realistic about difficulties and issues

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