Abstract
This study investigated the uptake of the Echo360 Active Learning Platform (ALP) by academic staff at Griffith University. This research will inform future deployment prospects of this platform and seeks to discover the best ways to support staff in utilising its newer features to help students engage with their educational content. The study reports on the uptake one year after the implementation of the new features. It reports on data at two levels, firstly from the overall uptake of the new features in the tool and, more particularly, it reports on how a smaller number of staff have engaged with the tool over the last six months. Results suggest although the many new features in this tool have been welcomed by staff, the uptake is slower than had been predicted. Those who used the new features have reported student engagement with the tool in face to face classes and increased lecture attendance. However, some academics found the platform difficult to use and that it takes more time than expected to understand features. The paper reports reasons for this and provides some insights as to what can be done next to see a further increase in the level of engagement.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 36th International Conference on Innovation, Practice and Research in the use of Educational Technologies in Tertiary Education |
| Subtitle of host publication | Personalised Learning. Diverse Goals. On Heart. |
| Editors | Sharleen Chew Yi Wei, Chan Kah Mun, Alfieana Alphonso |
| Place of Publication | Singapore |
| Publisher | Singapore University of Social Sciences |
| Pages | 525-530 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Publication status | Published - 2019 |
| Event | 36th International Conference on Innovation, Practice and Research in the Use of Educational Technologies in Tertiary Education: ASCILITE 2019 - Singapore University of Social Sciences, Singapore, Singapore Duration: 02 Dec 2019 → 05 Dec 2019 http://2019conference.ascilite.org/ http://2019conference.ascilite.org/assets/proceedings/ASCILITE-2019-Proceedings-Final.pdf (proceedings) https://2019conference.ascilite.org/ (Conference website) https://2019conference.ascilite.org/programme.html (Conference program) |
Conference
| Conference | 36th International Conference on Innovation, Practice and Research in the Use of Educational Technologies in Tertiary Education |
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| Abbreviated title | Personalised Learning. Diverse Goals. One Heart. |
| Country/Territory | Singapore |
| City | Singapore |
| Period | 02/12/19 → 05/12/19 |
| Other | The ASCILITE 2019 Conference is ASCILITE’s 36th International Conference of Innovation, Practice and Research in the Use of Educational Technologies in Tertiary Education. This year’s conference was hosted by the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), and held at the University’s campus, between 2 to 5 December 2019. |
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