Developing inspiring learning resources Innovative learning formats Students as Producers January 2015
Examples below created by various QMUL Students as Producers Geocaching Comparable to a treasure hunt, where the clues and coordinates are online and the locations and objects exist in the real world. Links: Website: www.geocaching.com Video reflections from QMUL students: http://youtu.be/gx32YHWadk Notes: Example project developed by QMUL Geography students
Collaborative resource bank Based on the idea of Wikipedia, Evernote was set up to function as a series of webpages that enables students to add and share learning resources. Links: Website: https://evernote.com/ Example: http://bit.ly/wikibartswiki Notes: Created using Evernote Professional. Example by QMUL medical student
Augmented Reality Interactive content can be read via a mobile device via the relevant reader. Free download. Link: Demonstration video: http://bit.ly/auglearning Requires specialist software to create. Mobile device requires freely available app to access interactive content. Example by QMUL dentistry student
Animated presentation PowerPoint meets animated video. Included clipart and audio recording facilities Links: Website: www.powtoon.com Example: http://bit.ly/1JzZrml Tutorials: http://bit.ly/1Dd5WYt Notes: Very slick results, create on PC and view on any platform. Time consuming to create. Example created by QMUL medical student
Examples below created/collected by Tim Morgan: QMUL Students as Producers Coordinator. Zooming presentation Create very polished presentations. Numerous templates to choose from
Links: Website: https://prezi.com/ Example: http://bit.ly/1yLgdvh Tutorials: https://prezi.com/support/
Notes: Compatible with mobile devices and desktops. Example created by QMUL Students as Producers Coordinator.
Interactive quizzes
Quiz making software Create and access other peoples quizzes Links: Website: www.quizlet.com Example: http://quizlet.com/45300125/scatter Overview: http://youtu.be/LE8BpkgYCo Notes: ✓ Displays on iPhone/iPad
Diagram matching exercise Displaying an image or diagram in a Hot Potato matching exercise Links: Website: https://hotpot.uvic.ca/ Example: Tutorial: Notes: Download application can run from memory stick Not iPhone/iPad friendly Diagram can be created in PowerPoint, Word, Paint or other graphic editing software. Image is then imported via the import image icon.
Video with gap fill quiz Embeded YouTube video in a Hot Potatoes JCloze quiz Links: Website: https://hotpot.uvic.ca/ Example: Tutorial: http://youtu.be/yPvAMDt7k Notes:
Download application can run from memory stick Not iPhone/iPad friendly Code for video: <object data="http://www.youtube.com/embed/m9ch PizL8E" width="560" height="315"></object>
Audio Record audio directly to the web Single click to record to the web. Link your audio to an image. Links: Website: https://audioboom.com/ Example: http://bit.ly/1yYwWvE Notes: App available for iOS and Android iPad/iPhone app enables you to record with a single click. Free account automatically synced with your desktop.
Record audio, attach notes images video etc Single click audio from app (not desktop). Link audio with notes, links etc. Links: Website: https://evernote.com/ Example: http://bit.ly/1JWspes Notes: App available for iOS and Android
General Timeline Link/upload digital media into your timeline Links: Website: http://www.dipity.com Example: Notes: ✓ Displays on iPhone/iPad
Phrases and word clouds Graphically link and display related words. Links: Website: www.tagxedo.com Example and Overview: http://bit.ly/1H50gps Notes: Text can be combined using the (~) sign Requires silverlight plugin to create. Once created, image is viewable on all devices.
RSS Feeds Content provided by the BBC and others can displayed on your web page and will be automatically updated by the information provider. Example link: http://www.transparent.com/wordoftheday/ today/german.html Moodle Tutorial: http://youtu.be/CnzKicSdLiw Notes: Displays on iPhone/iPad ✓ You require a web page to display this information on e.g. a Moodle course page
Forum Post ideas and link/upload digital media links: Website: http://padlet.com/ Example: http://bit.ly/1D2wSK7 Notes: Displays on iPhone/iPad ✓ Displays information either as postit notes or as a stream of information
Linking print to digital QR codes enable you to link digital content from print. Links: Website: http://qrcode.kaywa.com/ Example: http://bit.ly/1Cup7yo Notes: Displays on iPhone/iPad ✓ Device requires a QR code reader app numerous free versions available.
Sequential resource page Blendspace enables you to organise documents and resources into sequential lists. Links: Website: https://www.blendspace.com Example: http://bit.ly/1yqGMWC Notes: Displays on iPhone/iPad ✓ Works very well with Google docs
eBook creation software Turn any document into an ebook together with flipping pages and content thumbnails Links: Website: http://issuu.com/ Example: http://bit.ly/1z6weuy Notes: Displays on iPhone/iPad ✓ Upload from desktop
Drag and drop with audio Adobe Acrobat Reader (11 and above) enables you to create very simple drag and drop resources and if required, to directly record audio
Links: Website: http://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/ Example: Notes: Not iPhone/iPad friendly Download application Audio embedded into document