Hi Uwe,
I recently completed the Carpe Diem MOOC. An approach such as Carpe Diem, allows you to plan the whole course effectively. I plan to introduce this approach in my institution. Such an approach should give ample opportunity to discuss and plan ‘e-tivities’ for students to complete online.

regards,
Scott

Hi Elizabeth,
You have cut to the chase and you are definitely not mistaken in assuming that my big/little question is about ‘engagement’. Engagement is not just about getting staff to use technology. It is very much about ‘good teaching’. This opens so many issues, some of which are ‘little’ and can be overcome by a word with the Dean and a sub…[Read more]

What’s in a name?
I started doing Computer Assisted Learning when Computer Based Learning was passé. When ALT started, I identified as a Learning Technologist. I did a course in Educational Technology before moving to a job with Technology-Based Learning in the title, (which I did change). I encountered specialists in CALL – Computer Assisted Lang…[Read more]