Modelling the spread of a viruses: Agent-based modelling

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Katharine Lindsay

Introduction Academic researchers create agent-based models (ABMs) to understand traffic flows, wealth distribution, foraging in ant colonies, public policy and many other systems across the physical and social sciences. As this comparatively new method of enquiry matures researchers are starting … Continue reading →

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Assessment for Learning: Using Mobile Polls in the Classroom

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Katharine Lindsay

Introduction The use of formative assessment to develop learners understanding of key concepts is an established practice and used by many academics within the University. Introducing audience response systems into the lecture design can bring further advantages to this process … Continue reading →

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Supporting Blended Learning in Cross-Departmental Programmes: WebLearn

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Katharine Lindsay

Oxford’s Virtual Learning Environment, WebLearn, offers a range of tools to support teaching and learning activities in courses that blend face-to-face and online teaching and learning. A Cross-departmental team from Oxford’s Continuing Professional Development Centre and the Department of Primary … Continue reading →

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Student Innovation: Developing Mobile Apps for Learning

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Katharine Lindsay

Mobile devices such as phones and tablets can provide flexible and timely access to learning resources and learning experiences. Designing a mobile application to address a unique problem or serve a specific niche task is possible with some basic programming … Continue reading →

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Agent-based modelling: The BehaviourComposer

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Katharine Lindsay

Agent-based modelling has become an increasingly important tool for learners studying social and biological systems. Sometimes referred to as individual-based modelling, it is used to simulate the actions and interactions of autonomous agents (both individual or collective entities such as … Continue reading →

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Supporting Tutorials: WebLearn

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Katharine Lindsay

See the video casestudy on Oxford Podcasts or the LTG YouTube Channel. Introduction The tutorial system lies at the heart of Oxford’s educational experience. Supporting tutorial practices through the use of technology can enable both tutors and students to interact … Continue reading →

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