University of Newcastle

Dynamic Learning Maps Project  - Curriculum Maps for the Web Generation

For the Learner

• Visualise and navigate my curriculum; see the big picture
• Add personal extensions and make connections
• Attach notes and reflections in the context of my curriculum and learning
• Add, share and rate learning resources
• Look back; revision aid!
• Look forward; use maps to inform module selection and career aims

For the teacher

• Use as a visual aid to provide an overview of my module 
• See where my teaching fits in with the wider curriculum
• See what students have already been taught in this area
• Better contextulise teaching and compliment teaching in other modules
• Gain a better idea of external resources students use to supplement learning; recommend some

For the curriculum manager and auditers

• Design maps and decide what to map (outcomes, modules, teaching sessions, themes etc)
• Visualise and navigate your curriculum; see the big picture!
• Where is topic x taught in the curriculum?
• Signpost connections including pre-requisites and co-requisites
• Help identify ‘gaps’ and areas of potential duplication 

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