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Explore how e-Moderation principles, connectivity, and the benefits of flexibility enhance teaching in a radiography department. Learn about evaluating the costs and benefits, personal reflections, and potential challenges.
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Using the F-word:teaching teachers to deliver flexibly Ruth Brown London South Bank University
Case study:Health faculty academics • Radiography department • Blended teaching • Cardiology research unit • Connectivity • Non-optional participation
Benefits of flexibility • Time • Content • Instructional approach • Location De Boer & Collis, 2005:35
e-Moderation:Gilly Salmon’s 5 stage model I can’t get my Blackboard site to work I’m going on 4/52 We know each other much better now Too much flexibility? I’m having a ball I don’t do descriptive writing I’m going to Arizona, but I’ll log in
Evaluating flexibility • Cost • Access • Quality University of Plymouth, Education Department
Possible costs of flexibility • Lost opportunities for collaboration • Doesn’t suit everyone – teaching styles? • Doesn’t suit everyone – learning styles? • Additional workload for teacher/facilitator
Personal Reflection • Need to set boundaries • Forced participation not ideal • Too much flexibility offered
I am using discussion boards with our new cohort of students and I am amazed at how well it's working.