1 StudyNet New Features Learning Technology Development Unit (Peter Berrisford, Dr Andy Oliver) September 2006

StudyNet New Features 2 Course Outline Module website updates Quizzes Podcasting Assignments Class Discussions MAPS Jobs & Careers Monitoring Disability support Overview of new StudyNet functionality

StudyNet New Features 3 Website functionality Configure website > website functionality Advanced options now include: Stylesheets (& Javascript) Banner (text or image, every page, between menu & main content)

StudyNet New Features 4 MAPS Integration: Skills A skills list can be associated with the Module Skills that will be developed or assessed Configure website > Update this module’s skill list Listed in: Learning Resources > Generic Skills

StudyNet New Features 5 MAPS Integration: Skills (cont) A skills list can be SPECIFICALLY associated with Teaching Resources, Assignments and Modules Students prompted to reflect on this list when they post an assignment – these reflections are stored in their MAPS area Assignment receipts & quiz results stored in MAPS area, maintaining a skills development record Investigating Google Search to allow resources tagged with specific skills to be identified

StudyNet New Features 6 MAPS: Reflective Questions Single text entry ‘reflective questions' may be embedded within teaching resources or folder separators Aim: to prompt students to think about their personal development Creates an entry in student’s MAPS blog

StudyNet New Features 7 Module Websites Verification that user still logged in before submission New navigation bar at the top of each page Simple editor available in most screens Note: Not supported in Opera or Safari Facility to add MAPS question to any page Facility to create a list of skills which will be developed during the module. In future, this will feed into MAPS

StudyNet New Features 8 Staff Registration on Modules Self-Registration is back Module Leaders ed when a member of staff registers Option to reduce the user's access role to reader New modules (not previously run) require a Module Leader to be assigned via the module planner before self-registration is enabled All members of staff are carried across from previous year for existing modules

StudyNet New Features 9 Teaching Resources Teaching resources carried across from previous year, but hidden initially “Select all” function to quickly unhide documents Shortcuts Allow resources to appear in multiple folders. Smart Folders: Facility to “tag” teaching resources Used to create “virtual folders” of related information.

StudyNet New Features 10 Teaching Resources (cont) Create Resource form tidied up: “Optional Settings” hidden initially Demo + highlights on next slide Skills list may be attached (forthcoming: Google search across websites) Access levels Allow controlled progression through resources; New monitoring options: View list of students that have achieved an access level View all resources assigned a particular level

StudyNet New Features 11 Teaching Resources (cont) General options ‘open file’ : opens PDF files etc. immediately Hide options Size & subject switched off – leaving icon only New simple editor Code Snippet Re-use notes across the module Insert Maps question Answers stored in Blog (private)

StudyNet New Features 12 Quizzes By default student names are revealed Can still set to anonymous Submissions now stored in MAPS area (student can see all results for all modules) Will expand to measure skills (which are then stored as evidence in the MAPS profile)

StudyNet New Features 13 Podcasting New podcast area Easy to add podcast Easy for students to access Students do NOT require MP3 player (can still access audio normally)

StudyNet New Features 14 Resource Library Podcast resources are identified by an ipod icon Tools to easily add or remove items from your podcast Resources uploaded directly into teaching resources using the 'media element' now appear in the resource library and can be added to your podcast A podcast section has been added so students can get access to the resources in your podcast without having to subscribe. Feed icons appear in the menu to help students find the link to your podcast or “what's new” RSS feeds

StudyNet New Features 15 Assignments Set assignment screen: Guidance notes for at risk times: Janet plus clashes with ALL assignments hand in dates Skills assessed: select skills which are then fed into MAPS Assign default limit to submission, e.g. submit up to 2 MB size.

StudyNet New Features 16 Class Discussions Class discussions can be split into smaller fora Simple editor available to students You can choose to have your forum default to a linear or threaded mode (students can override this in their own personal settings). Show conversation option. Shows the posts in the thread which directly relate to the current item in the thread

StudyNet New Features 17 Group Manager New streamlined layout When viewing multiple groups, new posts indicated against each group New facility to assign students to groups. Additions and removals can be implemented from same screen by (un)ticking boxes

StudyNet New Features 18 StudyNet Groups Similar to module groups BUT UH wide Has blogs, planner, files, resources etc. AND wiki technology….

StudyNet New Features 19 MAPS (staff) Website Manager option Module website > MAPS > New Entry Can add module-specific reflective questions that feed into the MAPS process Programme / faculty level MAPS forms should be considered as an alternative

StudyNet New Features 20 MAPS: Module-specific forms 1

StudyNet New Features 21 MAPS: Module-specific forms 2

StudyNet New Features 22 MAPS (student)

StudyNet New Features 23 New MAPS Features Stronger integration with other areas MAPS profile now created Prompts given & Progress charted More guidance for “About Me” (initial audit) section Greater automation of MAPS blog creation (e.g. quiz results) Tasks created for goals

StudyNet New Features 24 MAPS Profile creation Integrated with Jobs & Careers 1. Select occupations of interest 2. Determines required skills Early specialisation discouraged 3. Explore occupations 4. Select industries of interest Less important for first years

StudyNet New Features 25 Employability

StudyNet New Features 26 Jobs & Careers Portal Structure based around Careers Service classification scheme Prompted to create Careers Profile Content targeted based upon profile “Magazine” articles displayed News & job information

StudyNet New Features 27 Jobs & Careers (student view)

StudyNet New Features 28 Jobs & Careers (staff student view)

StudyNet New Features 29 Jobs & Careers (staff view)

StudyNet New Features 30 Resource Creation

StudyNet New Features 31 Jobs & Careers: Key Features Portal structure & resource creation based upon Module Teaching Resources Security roles introduced: Content Editor, Portal Editor, Manager Only the Careers Service have access currently Pilot system Ongoing development, feedback welcome

StudyNet New Features 32 Monitoring Per module website Staff (inc. admin) attached to module website can see this. Can also refer back to Sem B 2006 modules Data updated daily

StudyNet New Features 33 Where is it?

StudyNet New Features 34 Usage of module by students

StudyNet New Features 35 Individual student access

StudyNet New Features 36 Individual student access (graph)

StudyNet New Features 37 Per resource access

StudyNet New Features 38 Per Resource access (cont.)

StudyNet New Features 39 General module access

StudyNet New Features 40 Disability Support Student Disability Information now accessible via the Module Class List Disclosure level authorised by student Details “reasonable adjustments” agreed between the student and a faculty Disabled Students Co-ordinator Available to Module Leaders and Tutors icon displayed next to their class list entry Study Needs Agreements under ‘General Purpose’ link

StudyNet New Features 41 Manage People & Groups – D isability & monitoring Manage People & Groups > Class List > Display

StudyNet New Features 42 Disability Support