Participant feedback on Module 4 PGCLTHE
39 responses
1.
This module aims to provide an overview of a range of learning technology tools to enable you to choose the
appropriate ones for your teaching. Which of the following did you find useful in helping you to make those
choices?
35 Tutors’ explanations in class
24 Group work in class
22 Contributions from other participants
10 Online session resources in Bodington
19 The pink handbooks and other paper materials
2.
Another aim of this module is to encourage you to be critical of uses of technology and the published literature
about them. Which of the following did you find useful in helping you to begin that process?
24 Tutors’ explanations in class
20 Group work in class
21 Contributions from other participants
12 Online session resources in Bodington
12 The pink handbooks and other paper materials
3.
22 The online debate (focused reading task)
16 Individual research and reading
3 C&IT training labs in the open programme
4 Preparation for writing the assignment
1 Individual follow up with Melissa / Jane
The teaching on this module aims to incorporate a range of examples of how technology can be used in teaching.
Which of the following did you find useful in planning your own strategy for using technology?
32 Tutors’ explanations in class
23 Group work in class
21 Contributions from other participants
11 Online session resources in Bodington
18 The pink handbooks and other paper materials
4.
12 The online debate (focused reading task)
9 Individual research and reading
11 C&IT training labs in the open programme
3 Preparation for writing the assignment
7 Individual follow up with Melissa / Jane
9 The online debate (focused reading task)
16 Individual research and reading
9 C&IT training labs in the open programme
6 Preparation for writing the assignment
5 Individual follow up with Melissa / Jane
A range of resources are made available to you to aid your further study and assignment preparation.
Which of the following will you find most useful after the module has finished.
20 Notes on tutors’ explanations in class
9 Notes from group work in class
9 Contributions from other participants
21 Online session resources in Bodington
28 The pink handbooks and other paper materials
11 The online debate (focused reading task)
18 Individual research and reading
3 C&IT training labs in the open programme
5 Individual follow up with Melissa / Jane
Any other comments about the module?
Each session felt quite abstract and independent. I found it difficult to knit the ideas together in the end. A constant
reminder about the goal/final report would have helped me to see the context. Nice shoes.
Not really had time to read further/plan assignment so responses may change if/when assignment done.
I approached the module with some degree of trepidation believing that technology, beyond word processing and
PowerPoint, was above me. I have been very pleasantly surprised by how exciting technology could be and am keen
to put into practice what I have learnt. The input from Melissa has been excellent and has provided explanations that
to some extent demystify the terminology surrounding learning technology. Thank you Melissa.
Module feedback 2005/6 SDDU University of Leeds
Extremely interesting. An eyeopener to available resources and the use of IT in the learning environment. Very
much enjoyed the module. Possible need for more hands-on examples of the theory. Possible need for scheduled
coffee break.
I think the teaching could be condensed into 1 hr sessions. Sometimes the ‘group work’ felt too contrived. I.e. it was
intended for the sake of doing groupwork- not for formulating useful ideas. The session for designing an online
course was useful. Being ‘forced’ to read material was useful i.e. for the debate. I feel it will all become much more
relevant when I need to apply these ideas to my teaching – at the moment there is no opportunity. The course
certainly has opened my eyes to the potential uses of C&IT and in that way it has been very successful.
The online debate was useful to appreciate how I could use technology myself. It also forced me to work and think
about the topic though I think the main question was perhaps hard to answer with useful online references. Perhaps a
question like ‘this house believes wikis are more useful than blogs’ would get everyone thinking (or at least writing)
positive thoughts about technology.
I have come away with many ideas on how to implement technology in my teaching and the pros and cons of doing
this. It has also given me some enthusiasm for technology but time is always a constraining factor. One of the most
useful things is the information on what other projects are going on in the university and meeting other participants
that are already using technology. I liked the online debate as a way of exploring the literature – I have plans to
implement that idea in a masters course perhaps.
Is it possible to have the pink workbooks and slides the week before each session.
Melissa is a fabulous dresser!
Some interesting points but aimed at people currently up and running with technology. Feel a bit out of my depth
when it comes to planning an assignment.
More detailed notes please. Some overhead slides not incorporated in pink booklet.
I am surprised how much I have enjoyed the module! It’s given me lots of ideas for the future and in particular given
me ideas for how to deal with the problems we are having regarding distance learning and large numbers. Melissa
and Jane have been very entertaining tutors!
Valuable module which developed my interests and motivation for this subject. I have however found it difficult in
respect of time constraints to access recommended links and other reading as much as I would have liked.
The module has raised lots of questions and gave me lots of ideas. An example bank would be useful of current and
pat participants of what they’ve done/doing so we can follow our ideas up with people who have experience of it.
More hands on sessions and less educational theories.
Enjoyed the module – felt that it built on skills I already had and pushed me to think abut developing skills in
relation to my teaching. As a result of this course, and the activities it has encouraged me to undertake my IT skills
have vastly improved and I now feel better prepared to innovate in my teaching using ICT.
There was some useful material in this course but I don’t feel there was really enough to justify the time spent on it.
To my mind the material covered each week could easily have been dealt with in a maximum of 1 hr a week.
Some more experience of using technology in practice.
Better explanation of group work
I found the subject perhaps more daunting that the other modules, but now feel more confident in the application of
learning technology in my teaching.
The online debate was surprisingly engaging and I hope to use something similar next year.
Module feedback 2005/6 SDDU University of Leeds
At times it was difficult to fully understand all the different learning technologies in class, but I will spend the time
researching the particular ones that may be useful in the area I teach. The online debate was a really good task and it
really enhanced communication between the group- although not everyone participated.
Prefer the lecture/discussion aspects of module to use of clusters. Very good course covering difficult area.
Been an eye-opener and food for thought as it made me look at how I can incorporate IT to enhance both my
teaching and the learning of the students… it’s been a good module.
Better appreciation of the available technology but not necessarily the technical aspects of how to use it.
I found the online debate very useful because it enabled me to broaden my ‘technological confidence’ I also
benefited from working with other participants, sharing different points of view and experience.
Very helpful as I was not aware of most of the sources available for online teaching. Provided me with some new
good ideas for my teaching using technology.
Very enjoyable and thought provoking. I especially enjoyed Melissa’s teaching style.
Melissa’s teaching style and enthusiasm really makes this module.
Module feedback 2005/6 SDDU University of Leeds