University of Leicester
How DUCKLING technologies have addressed the challenges faced in curriculum delivery
This table has been generated from the DUCKLING research. It summarises how the three DUCKLING technologies (Podcasting, Second Life and E-book readers) have addressed curriculum design and delivery challenges faced by the Occupational Psychology and Education teams, the two disciplines involved in the project.
The output is aimed at academics across disciplines who are considering incorporating technologies to address similar challenges and enhance their curriculum design and delivery processes.
This output can be used in two ways:
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As a snapshot of DUCKLING’s research results. How have the three DUCKLING technologies (Podcasting, Second Life and E-book readers) contributed to curriculum design and delivery in the two disciplines?
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As a research-based template to assess the potential impact of these and other technologies on learning design and curriculum delivery.
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Challenges faced in curriculum delivery
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Podcasting
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Second Life (SL)
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E-book readers
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Lack of interaction
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Increased and improved interactions with tutors -Psychology
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Enabling interactions with tutors and peers through collaborative tasks in SL - Psychology
SL activity generated interactions with tutors and peers through Blackboard discussion board - Education
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E-book readers generated interactions with tutors and peers through Blackboard discussion board - Education
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Dry material
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Bringing materials to life
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Bringing materials to life
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Lack of variety in teaching approaches
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Enriching teaching approaches
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Enriching teaching approaches
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Enriching teaching approaches
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Need for mobility
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Enabling students to play podcasts from their mobile devices (i.e. iPod, iPhone, MP3 player) and use them on the move (i.e. on a bus or train) - Psychology
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Enabling students to read course materials on the move (i.e. on a train or plane)
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Need for flexibility
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Enabling students to use podcasts at different locations: at home, office, public places (i.e. Café) and on the move - Psychology
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SL can be used asynchronously; students can complete SL task at a time and place of their choice - Education
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Enabling students to read course materials at different locations: at home, office, public places (i.e. Café) and on the move.
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Need for transferring theories into practice
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Enabling students to practise skills as occupational psychologists in a simulated, non-threatening working environment – Psychology
Enabling students to apply pedagogical and language teaching theories in a virtual environment - Education
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