Centre for Bioscience

Virtual Learning Workshop
Wednesday 10th April 2002
University of Wales, Swansea

The workshop comprises of presentations in the morning, a choice of interactive workshops in the afternoon foolowed by a poster session.

The speaker and poster abstracts are available to view on-line or to download in Rich Text Format

Virtual Learning Workshop Programme

9.00 - 16.00 followed by poster sessions: 16.00-18.00 and 20.00 (with Wine Trail)

Chair: Peter Lumsden

09.00 PLENARY LECTURE
J. Markwell (University of Nebraska, USA)
Understanding student learning and how to influence it: are the traditional
and virtual environments really different? Abstract

09.45 V. Sieber (University of North London)
Using learning technologies as tools to promote active learning in biology Abstract

10.05 P. Hollands (Anglia University)
The use of webCT in distance learning delivery of postgraduate biomedicine Abstract

10.25 C. Ricketts (University of Plymouth)
Online learning needs online assessment,but is it good for students? Abstract

10.45 Coffee/Tea

11.15 D. O'Hare (University of Derby)
Computer-based asssessment in Biological Sciences - it doesn't have
to be as simple as ABC Abstract

11.35 R. Harper (University of Luton) Virtual learning and formative assessment with WEbOL Abstract

11.55 Lifesign Video streaming for the Life Sciences - the Lifesign Project Abstract

12.15 P.K. Robinson (University of Central Lancashire) www.biology4all.com Abstract

12.25 LTSN (Centre for Bioscience) What can LTSN Bioscience do for you? Abstract

Parallel Workshops (14.00 - 16.00)

A. Booth (University of Leeds) e-tutoring- setting up a course in a virtual learning environment. Abstract

L. Phipps (TechDis) e-learning and legislation. Abstract

EDUCATION & PUBLIC AFFAIRS POSTERS (GENERAL)

Posters can be viewed from 16.00 - 18.00 and 20.00 (with Wine trail)

J. Markwell and D. W. Brooks (University of Nebraska, USA)
The ephemeral nature of educational WWW hyperlinks. Abstract

J.A. Green (Napier University)
Replacing lectures by text-based flexible learning: two decades of practice and evaluation. Abstract

J. Cresswell (University of Exeter)
Experimental biology for undergraduates?: how to deliver foundation skills to first years. Abstract

J. Wilson, E.C. Smith, R. Read and M.T. Hooper (University of Northumbria)
It's hard not to re-invent the wheel: integrating the teaching of ICT into a transferable skills unit. Abstract

P.J. Lumsden and M.A. Shaw (University of Central Lancashire)
Progress and pitfalls in skills development. Abstract

R. Ladle (Napier University)
Virtually there: Web skills for Biology students. Abstract

A.S. Bowman, C. Calder and P. Marston (University of Aberdeen)
Virtual practicals in the biological sciences: development and implementation. Abstract

M.A Bacon and D. Oliver (Lancaster University)
Training opportunities with Plant Sciences for Industry. Abstract

A. Levesley (LTSN Centre for Bioscience)
Developing an image bank in the biosciences. Abstract

J. Wilson (LTSN Centre for Bioscience) Compendium of good practice and innovation in bioscience practical classes. Abstract

P. Hawkins (Research Animals Department, RSPCA) The SEB and research animals Abstract

A.M. Caswell (Leeds Metropolitan University)Development of Presentations to Facilitate Visualisation of Biomolecules by Students with Limited Background in Chemistry Abstract

N. Partridge (Institute of Biology) Journal of Biological Education Abstract