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Game changer or hype: Does the iPad change anything/everything?
As part of the Emerging Technologies programme, on the 20th May the spot light will be on the iPad…
The original iPad was a landmark product that created a step change in the market for mobile devices. The phenomenal sales success of this device carries on with the recent introduction of the iPad2, and many other tablet manufacturers are enjoying success by association. These devices provide ready access to information with ease of use and portability, a very appealing combination for students who are increasingly balancing their studies with other commitments.If you’re new to the world of tablet computing or you have a device you’d like to use to better effect, if you feel your students’ experience could be enhanced or you’ve got experiences you wish to share with others, this 1 hour lunchtime session is for you.
Including findings from a recent EHU project investigating the potential of eReaders/iPads, and the 2010 EHU Student eLearning survey, the session is available for Edge Hill University staff on:
Friday 20 May 2011 from 1pm to 2pm. Click here to book a place
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Did you know…about the essential tools and good practice guidelines for computer users?
Whether you are developing teaching and learning content or professional documentation for your department or service, there is good practice guidance and software available which all users may add to their resource toolkit.
Inspiration® mind-mapping software creates
visual representations of plans / ideas or concepts in the form of a diagram or mind map. Inspiration can transform your visual map into a linear format at the touch of a button to suit all preferred learning styles. You can create your own map or use one of the many templates on offer.Inspiration is an excellent tool for any form of planning such as modules, presentations, lectures or seminars. Inspiration is used for scoping research activities and analysing key findings from both quantitative and qualitative data. The colour-coding, visual and diagrammatical aspects are helpful in linking key themes and formulating research analysis.
TextHelp Read and Write® allows you to
access text in an auditory format and text is read aloud directly from your PC. TextHelp can assist when reading assignments for marking, proofreading and highlighting errors within written work. TextHelp highlights the text when reading and identifies grammatical, spelling and homophone errors with its advanced functions and has an in-built dictionary where definitions are read aloud.Inspiration® and TextHelp® incorporate their own training videos and mini training guides are available from the Learning Services Wiki via Locate a User Guide and Using ICT.
To access Inspiration or TextHelp on the network: select Start →Network Programs → Accessibility → Inspiration or TextHelp.
Good Practice
Accessibility Essentials Series by JISC Techdis. This series provides guidance on creating accessible documents using a range of everyday applications that we access on the Edge Hill University network, such as Word, PowerPoint or via PDF files. JISC Techdis guidelines are available via the Staff Development wiki.
Guide to Accessible Documents for the VLE . This guide is available from the Learning Services wiki via Locate a User Guide and Using ICT.
For further advice or guidance please contact Julie Keen extension 4372 or via email to [email protected].
Accessibility, Assistive Technology, eResources, ICT Skills, Inclusive Services, Research, Resources
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Access a wealth of information – check out the subject web pages
If you are a new Pre Registration health student you will just be starting out with your studies and we are here to help you through the next few weeks as you settle into your first modules.
The Learning Services web pages can provide you with a quick and easy access point to all your subject related e-resources. We have designed the pages to guide you through your key collections, specialist e-books for your subject, specialist sources and also the databases you might use for your wider research.
The library catalogue will guide you to your reading list and then the subject web pages will help you take those first steps to researching your subject.
http://www.edgehill.ac.uk/ls/resources/health/
The learner support team and subject librarians will be meeting all the new health students next Monday, so don’t worry there will be lots of help.
We provide frequently accessed questions as part of our online help but you can also get help via Live Chat, Learning Services email and our helpline
http://www.edgehill.ac.uk/ls/contactus
You can also keep in touch by reading our news blogs; join us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter…you can be first to hear all about our new resources and developments!
Rachel Bury Academic Liaison Manager for the Faculty of Health
