Open Oxford: How open source, open content and open design support learning technology strategies in a research institution.

In this presentation I will discuss how open source, open content, open data and open design support the learning technology strategies at University of Oxford. Oxford is a large and complex organisation where one size never fits all, so flexibility, re-use, … Continue reading

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to “e-” and not to “e-”

The Thema report finds that: Students know when to “e-” and when not to “e-”, blending the affordances of tools and interactions in the online and real worlds. They also recognise the special atmosphereengendered when students and lecturers are co-present … Continue reading

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m.ox.ac.uk

 I attended a launch at Apple headquarters yesterday. It was the launch of CampusM (TM).  The presentation was very interesting, there was the ever-popular promotion of ItunesU with some mention of Oxford. All good stuff. Chris Sexton from Sheffield University talked … Continue reading

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‘edgeless

I was looking at John Traxler’s book- ‘ Mobile learning a handbook for educators and trainers.’ As a senior manager, obviously looking at the chapter on ‘ institutional issues’. In that section John suggests that a commitment to mobile learning … Continue reading

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Even august

This summer I have presented at a couple of very interesting events using the above title for my presentation. This is taken from a line in the Edgeless University report. ‘Even august institutions such as the University of Oxford now … Continue reading

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left to your own devices

A very interesting conference for CILIP yesterday at Aston University. The question posed was:  As library and information professionals, we are continually being asked to support ‘mobile learning’. But what exactly does that mean? Who are these mobile learners? What … Continue reading

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