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Using technology to improve quality in education – 4Ian Johnson

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“Así como los ascensores cambiaron la forma de los edificios y los automóviles cambiaron la forma de las ciudades, los bytes cambiarán la forma de las organizaciones, compañías, naciones y estructuras sociales”.

Nicholas Negroponte

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OVERVIEW

Use of journals in teaching Information literacy

Strategic development for using e-resources to enhance quality teaching

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USE OF JOURNALS IN TEACHING?

Is teaching heavily dependent on textbooks?

Research evidence

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REVISTAS study

23 papers published in 2004/5 References to papers in other

journals 18 in Spanish41 in English

References to books122 in Spanish23 in English

37 references to web sites

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THE INFORMATION LITERATE STUDENT

Recognizes the need for information Identifies potential sources of information Develops successful search strategies Accesses sources of information, including

computer-based and other technologies Evaluates information Integrates new information into an existing

body of knowledge Uses information in critical thinking and

problem solving Knows how to communicate information in

an ethical manner

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Comments?

FUNDAMENTAL ISSUES

What do universities have to do to develop information literate students?

How can the information needs of distance learning students be met?

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DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES (1)

Develop content for Repositories, e-journals and Virtual Learning environments

Research and publication policy Review issues related to

recognition and promotion

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DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES (2)

Establish an Institutional Repository Convert any journals to e-journals Integrate journal and Repository

contents with library resources Maximise access to other free e-

journals and papers in Repositories

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DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES (3)

Sharing and finding content

Register with search engines and aggregator services

Attach adequate and appropriate metadata

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DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES (4)

Develop campus networksMatch networked PC availability to

needs and use•Standardise provision

Provide secure off-campus accessIntroduce wireless accessCreate portals for students and

staff with single sign-on

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DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES (5)

24/7service

Support or resilience?

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DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES (6)

Teach basic computer skillsInternational Computer Driving

Licence

Integrate development of database searching skills with teaching

Develop students’ writing skills Monitor students’ information

searching and use

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DETECTING PLAGIARISM OR DIAGNOSING PROBLEMS?

http://turnitin.com/static/index.html

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DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES (7)

Develop relevant teaching skills

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SUMMARY

Developing quality teaching requiresCONTENTCAPACITYCAPABILITYTOTAL COMMITMENT

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Thank you for your attentionQuestions?Comments?

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