Title :
Using Information and Communication Technologies to Support Deep Learning in a Third-Level On-Campus Programme: A Case Study of the taught Master of Arts in E-Learning Design and Development at the University of Limerick
Author :
Slattery, Darina M.
Author_Institution :
Limerick Univ.
Abstract :
This paper explores how information and communication technologies (ICTs) were used to support deep learning in some of the modules on the Master of Arts in E-Learning Design and Development at the University of Limerick. This paper describes how the author used ICTs, as well as online teaching and learning theories, to improve the learning experience for on-campus students undertaking certain project-based learning (PBL) activities. Examples of students´ online computer-mediated communication (CMC) postings, as well as extracts from online reflective journals and written reports, show how a sample of former students benefited from using ICTs
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; computer mediated communication; computer science education; educational administrative data processing; educational courses; teaching; Master of Arts in E-Learning Design and Development; University of Limerick; information and communication technologies; learning experience; learning theories; on-campus students; online reflective journals; online teaching; project-based learning; student online computer-mediated communication; third-level on-campus programme; written reports; Application software; Art; Collaborative software; Communications technology; Computer mediated communication; Discussion forums; Education; Electronic learning; IP networks; Online Communities/Technical Collaboration; communities of inquiry; computer-mediated communication; deep learning; online collaboration; online teaching and learning; project-based learning;
Conference_Titel :
International Professional Communication Conference, 2006 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Saratoga Springs, NY
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9777-0
Electronic_ISBN :
0-7803-9778-9
DOI :
10.1109/IPCC.2006.320381