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Conclusion Post

Posted on January 3, 2013 by despard

I have now come towards the end of my ALT project and I wish to offer a conclusion on whether I feel it has been a success or not. Before I give some statistical data I would like to respond … Continue reading →

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Review of technology being used for Lecture Capture +.

Posted on October 29, 2012 by despard

Prior to the ALT Project I ambitiously concocted a set of technological ingredients which I would need to work together if the project was to set off in the right direction. Blackboard Collaborate would be central but used in a … Continue reading →

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More thoughts on Lecture Capture +

Posted on October 28, 2012 by despard

As I continue to think and read around the subject of Lecture Capture and Augmentation I continue to explore current pro’s and con’s and the future benefits. Some research suggests that when students are confident that their lecture will be … Continue reading →

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Ready for ALT!

Posted on September 13, 2012 by despard

Just about to begin the Application of Learning Technologies (ALT) module here at the University of Salford and am about to set out on my first task. Since completeing my first teaching module I have become interested in the use … Continue reading →

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My comments and reflection on different aspects of the PGCAP course so far!

Posted on September 3, 2012 by despard

This is a link (http://goo.gl/iywFh) to 5 videos of me commenting and reflecting about my experiences on the PGCAP after the first module.

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Conclusion Post

Posted on May 21, 2012 by despard

This conclusion takes me back to my original action plan which I set at the beginning of the module in my Educational Biography 1/6. At the time I hesitantly and unconfidently set 5 unambitious goals which I feel I have … Continue reading →

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Here we go!

Posted on February 7, 2012 by despard

I am a little late but think I am ready to start. Delivered my first teaching session of the new semester on Friday 3rd February. It is a beginners class in 3D modeling using Solidworks software. Thinking reflectively I feel … Continue reading →

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Workflow

Posted on February 4, 2012 by despard

Just wondering how to make this all happen. I seem to have digital files everywhere and hundreds of places to go looking for stuff. One step at a time i guess. Thinking of having a notes tab where im going … Continue reading →

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Having another go

Posted on January 26, 2012 by despard

Just about to start PGCAP so am exploring the merits of WordPress over blogger. Had a helpful chat with Neil Currie who did the PGCAP last year, given me some good tips. I need to check if blogger and wordpress … Continue reading →

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