Teaching and Research Awards 2011
Following a review of the high quality applications received, details of the latest round of the Teaching and Research Awards (TRAs) for 2011 funded by the CDE can be revealed. Particular attention has been paid to proposals that have demonstrated transferability across programmes and support the strategic goals of the University of London International Programmes, and projects … Read more
Mobile phones for development (MOB4DEV): supporting veterinary training of distance learners in Tanzania
Niall Winters, London Knowledge Lab, Institute of Education TRA5 N Winters (Final Report) [pdf, 2.82mb] SUMMARY: This report details the use of internet connected mobile phones for in-situ veterinary training on mobile epidemiology in Zanzibar. The study was undertaken with veterinarians and veterinarian assistants from the Department of Agriculture, Zanzibar and veterinary students from … Read more
Developing an educational model for delivery and support of postgraduate distance learning in Southern Africa that incorporates m-learning
Jon Gregson, Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex TRA1 J Gregson (Final Report) [pdf, 2.23kb] SUMMARY: This project set out to explore how mobile learning could enhance the developing model of distance learning, used within the Centre for Development, Environment and Policy (CeDEP), SOAS. CeDEP offers postgraduate distance learning courses focused on … Read more
Supporting collaborative groupwork using mobile phones in distance education
Dr Niall Winters, London Knowledge Lab, Institute of Education Research team: Yishay Mor, London Knowledge Lab, Institute of Education TRA3 N Winters (Final Report) [pdf, 865kb] ABSTRACT: Mobile learning and online distance education have both benefited from the increasing sophistication of pedagogical practices and technical developments over the last number of years. However, as each … Read more
