All Outputs (11)

Evaluation of antimicrobial activity of Curcuma longa L. against beneficial and pathogenic human gastrointestinal microorganisms (2020)
Presentation / Conference
Tran, H., Adukwu, E., Mackonochie, M., & Rolfe, V. (2020, November). Evaluation of antimicrobial activity of Curcuma longa L. against beneficial and pathogenic human gastrointestinal microorganisms. Poster presented at American Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students, Virtual

Introduction: Curcuma longa L. (turmeric) is very popular worldwide as a spice, food preservative, and colouring material. Curcuminoids and turmerones are two major chemical components of turmeric. Many studies have been conducted to test the antimic... Read More about Evaluation of antimicrobial activity of Curcuma longa L. against beneficial and pathogenic human gastrointestinal microorganisms.

Web today, gone tomorrow: How can we ensure continuing access to OERs? (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Rolfe, V., Thompson, S., Campbell, L., Lockley, P., & Havemann, L. (2016, April). Web today, gone tomorrow: How can we ensure continuing access to OERs?. Presented at Open Education Resources 2016, Edinburgh, Scotland

Peer-reviewed conference abstract.

Open education: "Runnin' with the devil" (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Rolfe, V., & Kernohan, D. (2016, April). Open education: "Runnin' with the devil". Paper presented at Open Education Resources 2016, Edinburgh, Scotland

Peer reviewed conference abstract.

Open education: Sustainability versus vulnerability (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Rolfe, V. (2015, November). Open education: Sustainability versus vulnerability. Paper presented at Open Education Conference 2015 (OpenEd), Vancouver, BC, Canada

The idea of innovation in education (or anywhere) is dependent on the ability of people to embrace a shared problem (Nisbet & Collins 1978). In doing so, the seeking of solutions often gives rise to tensions; these develop from dichotomies of ideas a... Read More about Open education: Sustainability versus vulnerability.

On your marks, get set, go open! (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Rolfe, V., & Cronin, C. (2015, September). On your marks, get set, go open!. Paper presented at Association for Learning Technology Annual Conference 2015, Manchester University Conference Centre, Manchester, UK

In the design and development of digital pedagogies, consideration of the level of ‘openness’ should be an integral part of the process. Bates (2015) recently described the current ‘continuum of technology-based learning’, noting that teaching and le... Read More about On your marks, get set, go open!.

The sustained reach and impact of open educational resources (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Rolfe, V. (2015, April). The sustained reach and impact of open educational resources. Paper presented at Open Educational Resources 2015 (OER15), Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff, Wales, UK

From 2009 to 2012, De Montfort University participated in the UK Open Educational Resource (OER) programme releasing bioscience materials, with the Virtual Analytical Laboratory (VAL), the SCOOTER Project and generic materials released in Biology Cou... Read More about The sustained reach and impact of open educational resources.

The cost of not going open! (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Rolfe, V., & Kernohan, D. (2015, April). The cost of not going open!. Presented at Open Educational Resources Conference 2015 (OER15), Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff, Wales, UK

The cost-saving benefits of engaging with open education initiatives has long been cited as one of the driving forces behind the sustainability of the movement. In the US, undoubtedly, faculty engagement with open textbooks saves significant cost to... Read More about The cost of not going open!.

Opening-up education to inspire future learners and teachers (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Rolfe, V. (2014, December). Opening-up education to inspire future learners and teachers. Paper presented at Society for Research into Higher Education Annual Conference 2014, Celtic Manor, Newport in South Wales, UK

The global open education movement involves a variety of initiatives ranging from access to educational resources, to short courses and degree programmes. We are presently in a situation where the technological advances and global demands have outpac... Read More about Opening-up education to inspire future learners and teachers.

Perceptions of socio-ethical stances surrounding massive online open courses (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Kernohan, D., & Rolfe, V. (2014, November). Perceptions of socio-ethical stances surrounding massive online open courses. Paper presented at Open Education Conference 2014 (OpenEd), Washington DC, USA

Open education provides opportunities for anyone with digital access to engage in learning far beyond the classroom and throughout their lives, although this notion is not without challenges. When learners formally enrol on a course with an instituti... Read More about Perceptions of socio-ethical stances surrounding massive online open courses.

User perceptions and experiences of massive online open courses (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Rolfe, V., & Kernohan, D. (2014, April). User perceptions and experiences of massive online open courses. Poster presented at Open Educational Resources 2014 (OER14), The Centre for Life, Newcastle, UK

Open education is transforming academia by empowering communities to share learning materials, and is opening up teaching practices beyond the classroom (1). In the last few years, massive online open courses (MOOCs) have emerged and become the focus... Read More about User perceptions and experiences of massive online open courses.

Online courses and social responsibility toward learners (2013)
Presentation / Conference
Rolfe, V. (2013, November). Online courses and social responsibility toward learners. Paper presented at Open Education Conference 2013, Park City, Utah, USA

When we develop and validate traditional degree programmes great emphasis is placed on ensuring that applicants meet entry criteria for enrolment, and that students gain a quality experience to reach their academic and employment potential. If a stud... Read More about Online courses and social responsibility toward learners.