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Student Learning Strategies for Success in Computer Networking

Student Learning Strategies for Success in Computer Networking. By Name Neville Palmer and Jomo Batola Engineering Education Conference 2006 Liverpool, 24 th July 06 . Content. Introduction Background to case study Teaching, Learning and Assessment

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Student Learning Strategies for Success in Computer Networking

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  1. Student Learning Strategies for Success in Computer Networking By Name Neville Palmer and Jomo Batola Engineering Education Conference 2006 Liverpool, 24th July 06 July 06

  2. Content • Introduction Background to case study • Teaching, Learning and Assessment Case study unit delivery and assessment • Results, Discussion and Feedback Teaching & learning patterns Vocational outcomes • Conclusions and Recommendations • Future Research July 06

  3. HEI Industry Staff Curriculum Students Who informs the Curriculum? July 06

  4. Case Study • Background • technology based degree – computer networking • delivered to a diverse range of students • Programme Design • BCS accredited • address the needs of business and industry • vocationally based (attractive to students) July 06

  5. Subject Particularity • Networking Unit • level 2 • 30 CPU • inspiration from MCSE, CCNA etc. • professional development a goal • combination of lectures and practical laboratories • theory and practice July 06

  6. Teaching • Lecture • one hour • plus tutorial • Laboratory • 2 to 3 hours • practical networking lab tasks • group or individual work • Virtual Learning Environment • supported lectures and labs • plus unit information, etc. July 06

  7. Assessment • General • Several modes of assessment required to meet learning outcomes • Student concept of success may be different to our expectations • Laboratory Tasks (20%) • Modular labs – individual tasks assessed • Assessed as a group or individually • Collaborative work important for business • Laboratory Logbook (20%) • Entry for each lab • Reflective content • Discuss the lab and its outcomes / results • Answer questions July 06

  8. Assessment • Assignment(20%) • Case study / scenario based • not just an assignment requiring re-statement of technical facts in isolation • Groups of two (each group has a different topic) • student 1: develop scenario + requirements • student 2: design solutions that match requirements • Produce a written report • Present results to the class • Oral presentation skills - essential • Peer learning • scenario based reduces chance of plagiarism July 06

  9. Examination • End of Unit Exam • large portion of assessment (40%) • assessing knowledge and understanding • not just recounting facts • discuss systems • apply theory to a scenario or exercise • understanding and synthesis important July 06

  10. Discussion and Feedback • Teaching and Learning • Lectures designed to deliver essential theory • Tutorials – interactive small group teaching • Laboratories put the theory into practice • Virtual Learning Environment Aim: promote Independent Learning July 06

  11. Vocational Outcomes • Teaching and learning strategy should meet this goal • Vocational objectives students main reason for motivation • Opportunities for: • Post-graduate Study • Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Aim: Employability July 06

  12. Results Poor correlation between attendance at lectures and exam results July 06

  13. Traditional methods of teaching and assessment • Not a bad thing as they assist in building overall picture • Some students good at course work, but not so with exams • But……. • Questions: • What are the factors involved in the results? • How can we help those that attended, but didn’t succeed July 06

  14. Conclusions and Recommendations • Application of theory • Important for success • Practical application stimulates study and research • Clear vocational goals • - this also important to students • Teaching and Learning Styles • Different styles suit diverse students • Importance of relevance to the real world • A varied diet is best? • Other hidden factors for success or failure? July 06

  15. Other Factors in Success or Failure • Hidden Strategies • Study and work at home • Construct a SOHO network • Using the Internet • Problems and Issues • Personal or educational background • Diverse backgrounds and learning styles • Resources to cope with diverse range of students July 06

  16. Future Work • Identify the hidden factors • Identify the issues effecting students: • personal and educational background • identify extent of diversity • identify student expectations • Identify solutions • How we can: • Improve learning experience • Improve feedback • Develop all as independent learners July 06

  17. Questions ? July 06

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