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Resource-based Learning and the Internet: A Collaborative Study

Resource-based Learning and the Internet: A Collaborative Study. Mark Broom Senior Lecturer, School of Care Sciences, University of Glamorgan, Wales. Sessions Objective. The aims of this concurrent session are:

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Resource-based Learning and the Internet: A Collaborative Study

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  1. Resource-based Learning and the Internet: A Collaborative Study Mark Broom Senior Lecturer, School of Care Sciences, University of Glamorgan, Wales.

  2. Sessions Objective The aims of this concurrent session are: • To give a rationale for the project and identify key personnel involved in the innovation • To give an overview of the project • To discuss the development of the resource-based learning package • To present main discussion and conclusions University of Glamorgan

  3. Project Objectives • To design, implement and evaluate collaborative curricula activities for pre-registration students in Wales and Finland. • To critically examine the effectiveness of resource-based learning on the internet as a medium to foster student-focused learning and support. • To further promote academic & cultural exchange for lecturers and students between the School of Care Sciences, University of Glamorgan & School of Social & Health Profession, Pohjois-Savo Polytechnic. University of Glamorgan

  4. Results of Pilot Study • Students were unable to use the technology • Students are assignment driven • Lack confidence in their own knowledge to initiate dialogue on a discussion forum • Lack confidence to participate in a videoconference session with Finnish peers University of Glamorgan

  5. Timescale • May 1999 • Introduce the resource-based learning package to the first cohort of students • September 1999 • Evaluate the responses from the cohort and fine-tune the resource-based learning package • November 1999 • Introduce the resource-based learning package to the second cohort of students • March 2000 • Evaluate the response from the cohort • May 2000 • Write up project and explore future developments University of Glamorgan

  6. Learning Cycle Knowledge Promote interaction Application Stimulate discussion Reflection University of Glamorgan

  7. Main Evaluative Conclusion • Development time • Teaching culture • Information overload • Fear of technology • Active learning University of Glamorgan

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