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Dr Rachel A Harris,
University of Glasgow
Collaboration for learningSCROLLA
Launch of new JANET networks in Scotland October 28th 2002
SCROLLA – who we are
Dr Erica McAteer & Dr Rachel Harris, University of Glasgow
Prof Cliff Beevers, Dr Ruth Thomas & Dr Colin Milligan, Heriot-Watt University
Dr Jeff Haywood & Dr Rory Ewins, University of Edinburgh
Project staff
SCROLLA – research strands
Networked Learning– networked learning environments and their
communities of use, issues of pedagogy, teaching development and learning support within them
Assessment– assessment supported by ICT, including issues of
development, evaluation and implementation of CAA
Policy and Strategy– issues surrounding the educational use of on-line
learning from local and global perspectives
SCROLLA – objectives
Draw together major research activities across different disciplines
Generate new research activities by providing a focus for collaboration
Establish a community wide research forum regarding policy & ICT use in education
Build on existing strategic alliances in Scotland
Report on current developmentsOrganise multidisciplinary seminars on
current research and its implications
Communication
Networking and disseminationMeeting with practitioners, policy makers,
and researchers in all educational sectorsNewslettersSCROLLA symposia series
www.scrolla.ac.uk/papers Accessibility forumWebsite – blog
www.scrolla.ac.uk/log/
Research Activities at GlasgowCharacterising online learning environments
– Theory from psychology, education, sociology, etc to develop tools for analysis & understanding(McAteer et al 2002)
– Coding for co-construction of knowledge(Chappel et al, 2002)
– Methodological tools for analysis & interpretationOnline communities: theoretical perspectives
– Reviewing research and practice literature, developing models for 'communities of practice' (Harris & Niven)
Developing models of information literacy for learning
Collaborative projects
Maps & Learner GuidesExchange for Learning Programme (X4L)JISC fundingSFEU and SCROLLADevelopment of Virtual Learning CentreEnhancement of learner guidesUsability, Accessibility & InteroperabilityInnovative use of ICT in FE
www.sfeu.ac.uk/learning.asp?pageid=5.1
Maps & Learner Guides II
Encourage sharing and reuse of materials within FE and HE
Develop a tool that maps on-line resources to the Scottish Qualifications framework
Re-purpose existing paper-based learner guides to on-line format
Collaboration– Subject expertise and experience of needs– Research into pedagogy and ICT
Collaborative projects
Virtual Learning Space (VLS)ESF fundedRobert Gordon University, SFEU and
SCROLLAVLS - a forum for sharing expertise in
the use of ICT for teaching and learningDevelopment of the VLS Encourage further FE useDisseminate online learning researchUse online seminars to develop learning
objects on good practicehttp://itlearningspace-scot.ac.uk
Further collaborative projects
EQUEL – E-quality in E-learning research Evaluation of the Scottish Funding
Council's ScotCIT Programmewww.scotcit.ac.uk/
SEUSISS – Surveys of European Universities Skills for ICT for Staff and Students
PASS-IT - Project on ASsessment in Scotland using Information Technology)www.scrolla.hw.ac.uk/pass-it/
SCROLLA – the future
Scottish academic centre for research into on-line learning and assessment,
recognised by the commercial world,
providing a catalyst for positive educational change.
Further information & refs
SCROLLA - www.scrolla.ac.uk
Chappel, H., McAteer, E., Harris, R.A., & Marsden, S. (2002) Fast coding of on-line learning behaviours using an 'elements' approach. Instructional Science
Harris R.A. & Niven, J. (2002) Retrofitting theory to practice - a reflection on the development of an e-learning community. Proceedings of Networked Learning 2002, University of Sheffield
McAteer, E., Tolmie A., et al (2002) Characterising communication within networked learning environments. Proceedings of Networked Learning 2002, University of Sheffield
