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The Impact of the Read/Write Web on Learner Agency
(Article)This article scopes some of the key political elements in the higher educational use of the read/write web, or Web2.0 as it is commonly known. It investigates ways in which these tools can be used to enhance deliberative ... -
Implementing the virtual library: the ELINOR project at De Montfort University
(Article)The ELINOR (Electronic Library and INformation Online Retrieval) project to develop a digitized collection of undergraduate texts and other learning materials has been operating at De Montfort University since March ... -
The information needs of UK historic houses: mapping the ground.
(Article)Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to concentrate on establishments that are known as the "built heritage", often described as "historic houses". Many operate in a similar vein to small businesses and often have a more ... -
Information skills for nursing students: development of an elearning package
(Conference)An exploration of the practicalities and pitfalls of designing an information skills e-learning package for new Nursing and Midwifery students -
Institutional Management of Peer-Led Learning: A Framework for Holistic Integration
(Article)If we are to accept that peer-led learning (peer mentoring, peer tutoring and related approaches) are of benefit to students, how are we to approach the implementation of such approaches at the institutional level in a way ... -
An investigation into the viability of LibraryThing for promotional and user engagement purposes in libraries
(Article)Purpose – LibraryThing is a Web 2.0 tool allowing users to catalogue books using data drawn from sources such as Amazon and the Library of Congress and has facilities such as tagging and interest groups. This study seeks ... -
Making library induction valued and valuable
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Minutes of EXPLORER Board Meeting April 2011
(Other)Minutes from the EXPLORER board meeting April 2011. Includes update on the project -
'Not enough music': a critique of music education in schools in England
(Book)This paper presents a critical overview of music education in schools in England, both generally and historically up to the end of 2019. It was decided early on that justice could not be done to all the nations of the UK ... -
Sharing Practice via online case studies
(Presentation)Demonstration of an online resource developed to facilitate the sharing of good practice in the use of technology for teaching and learning by staff at De Montfort University. -
Start with the learner
(Article)Teaching information literacy is about empowering users, not following a sterile curriculum. To be effective, we need to provide a mixture of teaching and learning activities to accommodate diversity. -
Summary of the DORA Survey 2011
(Other)Summary of the results of the DORA survey 2011. 81 researchers responded and their answers and comments are summarised. -
Talking to myself: reflections on Reframing A conversation reflecting on my experiences of using creative practice (specifically the Reframing technique) within a STEM context.
(Article)This self-reflective conversation looks back on my experiences as an Art & Design practitioner delivering a workshop at the HEA STEM Conference. The focus is on one technique, Reframing, as part of a wider discussion of ... -
Towards a fusion of formal and informal learning environments: the impact of the Read/Write Web
(Article)The read/write web, or Web 2.0, offers ways for users to personalise their online existence, and to develop their own critical identities though their control of a range of tools. Exerting control enables those users to ...