Showcases

University Showcases

Support for work based learning (Seminar Room 13)
Helen Fletcher, Buckinghamshire New University
Changing modes of attendance for study are providing new challenges for the IT department. Work Based Learning is the most extreme of these. Students learn mainly at work and are supported there by mentors who belong to their company, not the University. The presentation will explore the issues of induction, training and support for both students and their mentors.

Preparing for the future (Seminar Room 14)
Laura Gibbs, Royal Holloway, University of London
In 2007 we declared our mission to be Royal Holloway University’s IT partner for choice. To achieve this we set about transforming our people, processes and technology. This case study will describe our journey, what we have achieved and what we plan to do next.

Sourcing 2.0: moving away from cost, towards value, innovation and integration (Auditorium, Hall 2B)
Hugh Lavery, Leeds Metropolitan University
Using the software as a service approach to deliver services in a timely and cost effective manner, with reference to the successful rollout of Google Apps to 30,000 students at the University, and how we utilised internal resources and expertise to add value and to integrate with other systems.

Second Life in higher education Seminar Room 4A
Mike Hobbs and Marie Gordon, Anglia Ruskin University
Anglia Ruskin University has been using Second Life since 2006. After a brief introduction we will share what we have learned about its strengths and weaknesses for higher education and present examples of its use in our courses. Key issues include hosting SL, managing an Island Estate, student induction and support.

2008 Award for Excellence Seminar Room 4B
New start? − GlamStart! − simulation game for new students at the University of Glamorgan.
Martin Lynch, University of Glamorgan
The University of Glamorgan has, over the last 3 years, developed a range of web based interactive simulations for teaching and learning. GlamStart and GlamStartLite have been developed to assist applicant and enrolled students in the process of induction. The presentation will demonstrate the projects, describe the development process, and present evaluation results.