Open Practice: University College Falmouth see the big picture : JISC

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Open Practice: University College Falmouth see the big picture

David Kernohan, 12 April 2012 Add a comment

The temptation within an innovative organisation like JISC is to concentrate on talking about what is new. But a chance conversation on twitter with Alex Di Savoia at University College Falmouth (UCF), holder of one of our early JISC/Higher Education … Read more

Blackboard’s new open source strategy: how virtual learning environments became commodities

Wilbert Kraan, 2 April 2012 Add a comment

Unthinkable a couple of years ago, and it still feels a bit April 1st: Blackboard has taken over two other virtual learning environment organisations: the Moodlerooms and NetSpot Moodle support companies in the US and Australia. Arguably as important is … Read more

How important are open ebook standards to universities?

Ben Showers, 14 February 2012 1 comment

Ebook standards may lack the glamour that the technology attracts, but the arrival of ePub3 has the potential to transform how the academy creates and delivers its content to students and researchers. Just weeks into the New Year and already … Read more

Apple’s new iBooks: a force for good?

Nicola Yeeles, 1 February 2012 Add a comment

JISC has long been associated with licensing and exploring ebooks for education, and research by JISC Collections has shown increasing numbers of students enthusiastic about such resources as publishers and librarians seek to find suitable business models in a changing … Read more

Remembrance Day: an opportunity to revisit our cultural heritage around WW1

Sarah Fahmy, 11 November 2011 Add a comment

The legacy of World War One in terms of social, economic and political global change cannot be overstated; it changed the individual’s view of society and their place within it with far-reaching effects into their future and our past. In … Read more

OER in the field: institutions solving problems openly

David Kernohan, 28 October 2011 Add a comment

Is your institution ‘open’? Open education resources are becoming an essential component of academic practice. With the uncertainties of a new funding model to deal with, it is becoming harder than ever to convince institutional managers to support nice-to-have projects. … Read more

What are the rewards for reusing other people’s resources?

Amber Thomas, 6 October 2011 2 comments

Suddenly it seems as if everybody is waking up to the potential of open educational resources. People have been sharing digital teaching materials for years, but now creative commons licensing, increased familiarity with the web and increased attention from policy … Read more

Preparing for the future: a new guide on emerging practice in a digital age

Sarah Knight, 6 September 2011 Add a comment

The environment of further and higher education is changing in response to economic pressures, government policies and a cultural shift marked by an increasing emphasis on student satisfaction and concerns about the impact of rising student fees. In addition, the … Read more

Looking to transform your curriculum?

Lisa Gray, 29 June 2011 Add a comment

It is a challenging time to be educating the next generation of learners. As fees increase, so do the expectations of learners who need top-quality courses with a broad appeal that equip them effectively for future employment. Keeping the curriculum … Read more

Engage students through blogging

Sarah Knight, 16 May 2011 1 comment

Blogging is a well-established vehicle for personal reflection and commentary and can play an effective part in the delivery of formal curricula. But blogs and social networking sites also have the potential to engage students and improve the quality of … Read more

Why we can’t afford not to invest in technology

Professor David Baker, 20 April 2011 1 comment

At JISC’s recent annual conference, both Professor Eric Thomas (Vice Chancellor of Bristol University) and I stressed that higher education cannot afford to slow down in its adoption of information and communications technology (ICT). Quite the contrary: the challenging financial … Read more

Using digital media to improve teaching and learning

Stephen Gray, 4 April 2011 4 comments

Accessing freely available media digital content and tools can be an effective way to improve educational provision and maximize resources in difficult times. On the other hand, without support, a sharing of best practice and awareness what we’re getting into … Read more

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