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Final Report and reflections

Posted on June 22, 2016 by eb2206

Today, June 22nd 2016, is going to be a significant day. The final report for the BLITT project is provided on the blog (see below). This represents a significant point in our progress and impact in implementing blended learning within … Continue reading →

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How have we moved forward on BLITT

Posted on June 8, 2016 by eb2206

The BLITT project has been a powerful way for the whole team of ITT QTS staff to develop and implement technology enhanced learning and teaching. The Head of ITT QTS was invited to speak to the University Senate to describe … Continue reading →

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BLITT Report

Posted on June 8, 2016 by eb2206

As we move towards the final weeks of the research project, we have collated the data and considered our progress towards the project aims and objectives. The BLITT project was summarised and presented at the Teaching and Learning Conference. The BLITT … Continue reading →

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What have we found out to date

Posted on May 17, 2016 by eb2206

Trainees and staff agree that blended learning is supporting the links between theory and practice. Staff report in April 2016: the links between the 3 components of the BL enable a more structured development, of these links – supporting exploration … Continue reading →

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What have we found out so far?

Posted on May 17, 2016 by eb2206

Staff have created learning events and online learning packages using technological tools which they have learnt how to use. The most commonly used tools are padlets, kaltura and video clips. Some staff have learnt how to use google docs, google+, … Continue reading →

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Interim Data Analysis

Posted on May 17, 2016 by eb2206

Using the four themes of appropriateness, effectiveness, efficiency and impact, the findings from the questionnaires have been collated. The attached documents summarise the interim analysis. Appropriateness –To what extent is Blended Learning considered suitable in meeting the needs of ITT … Continue reading →

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Teaching and Learning Conference

Posted on May 17, 2016 by eb2206

Today, at the University Teaching and Learning Conference, we provided a summary of the data collected and analysed to date. The questionnaires have been analysed from December and April 2016 and are already providing themes for further consideration. There are … Continue reading →

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Next steps

Posted on May 5, 2016 by eb2206

Over the past fortnight, we have been collating the final sets of data for this project. Staff and year one BA trainees have completed a second questionnaire to reflect on the impact of blended learning on trainee teachers. PGCE trainees … Continue reading →

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Planning Phase Two

Posted on April 7, 2016 by eb2206

The project team met today to plan phase two of the project. Jo Barter-Boulton, Anna Cox and Elaine Batchelor met for 4 hours to talk through the following: Two short journal articles submit by Elaine to the University Teaching and … Continue reading →

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Infographic on Blended Learning

Posted on March 18, 2016 by eb2206

An infographic has been developed by Jim Harris, Learning Designer, to represent the way that the ITT QTS have been working to prepare for Waterside. The University of Northampton-Blended Learning in Initial Teacher Training-2

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