The Learning Technologies Unit website

Publications from the LTU. Contains TQEF project reports.

Evaluations

Comparison of Blackboard 9.1 and Moodle 2.0

Published in August 2010

This report supplies a brief comparison of the Blackboard and Moodle virtual learning environments (VLE), more specifically a comparison of Blackboard 9.1 and Moodle 2.0. The report aims to focus on the functional aspects of each VLE and how these are perceived from a usability and pedagogical viewpoint.

 Comparison of Blackboard 9.1 and Moodle 2.0 (2.5 MB)

TQEF Reports

Project #1: Pedagogical Templates 

This project aimed to create templates for the integration of technology into learning and teaching, based on practitioners' experience at the IoE and a selective literature review. Seven pedagogical course models have been identified and developed into templates.

Pedagogical Templates: Final Report (575.94 Kb)

Project #2: Staff Development 

This project aimed to develop materials and activities for the integration of technology into learning and teaching. Work presented in this document is based on selected reviews of current literature and also similar experiences from other Higher Education institutions (HEI), as well as an internal e-learning training needs analysis.

 Staff Development: Final Report (416 kbytes)

Project #3: Evaluation Toolkits 

This project reviewed evaluation resources available for practitioners which are applicable to online and mixed-mode courses. The main objective of the final report is to provide an overview of practical evaluation resources for IoE academics who are currently using technology in their courses so as to facilitate the integration of evaluative practices into e-learning courses.

Evaluation of E-Learning Courses: Final Report

Project #4: E-Learning Case Studies Showcase  

This project aimed to create a series of case studies of the use of learning technologies in online and blended courses and modules at the IOE. The beta version of the final showcase website is available from the link below, and we aim to incorporate the final report with information about our methodology into the website by the end of the academic year 2006/07.

E-Learning Case Studies Website: www.lkl.ac.uk/ltu/ELCS 

Project #5: ePortfolios - Models and Implementation  

This paper explores the use of ePortfolio tools to support teaching, learning and the personal and professional development of postgraduate students. The needs of tutors and students are considered alongside the affordances and limitations of specific tools in relation to these needs.

ePortfolios - Models and Implementation: Final Report

PREEL Project

Interim reports: 

•  Review of E-Learning Research at the IOE (814.99 Kb) 

Final reports:

•  From Pedagogic Research to Embedded E-Learning: The Pathfinder Journey Report (97 kbytes)
•  Briefing 1: Course Redesign (28 kbytes)
•  Briefing 2: Linking research and practice (88 kbytes)
•  Briefing 3: Quality assurance procedures for e-learning courses (34 kbytes)

Other Publications

An Approach to Curriculum Design 

A work in progress on Curriculum Design by Professor Diana Laurillard. Please note that this is not the final version and is subject to major changes.

 An Approach to Curriculum Design (Work in Progress) (440 Kb)