Current Research and Development
I am currently working on the evolution of Ultraversity from early inception through to the graduation of our first major cohort of students to be published in a book format under the following chapters:
- Vision and validation
- Our journey begins
- Module by module
- Year by year
- Cohort by cohort
- From necessity to delight
- The first graduates
- The final countdown
I hope to have the first draft completed by September 2006.
In addition I am also involved in the following initiatives for innovation and development:
- ARU e-learning project: Working with a member of the Faculty of Education and colleagues Leonie Ramondt and Colin Elsey to develop an online Certificate of Education and PGCE [PCE] course for September 2006
- Working with http://www.naace.org/ Naace: Working with Richard Millwood and Mary Barker to provide a matrix of further educational opportunities for a range of people in schools working with developing ICT learning and teaching, from simple Naace certification through to doctorate level.
- Podcasting: Initiating and developing innovative use of Podcasting technology for learning and teaching pedagogies for use by the Ultralab team in appropriate projects.
- Swansea University, Department of Continuing Adult Education [DACE] : Developing a potential working relationship with Swansea University to provide opportunities for pathway project developments in the future. Of particular interest are young adult males who have missed out on early education, carers and CPD for small businesses. Ian Tindal and I are looking to find sponsorship / funding for a joint small project with DACE for one of these areas.
- Recruitment: Development of recruitment materials including leaflets / posters, websites and podcasting; as a member of the admissions team interviewing interested potential participants and re-visiting the database to encourage potential students to particiapte in a later cohort or to return after intermission.