All Outputs (32)

Online simulation of real life experiences – the educational potential (2009)
Book Chapter
Falconer, L., & Frutos-Perez, M. (2009). Online simulation of real life experiences – the educational potential. In C. Fulford, & G. Siemens (Eds.), EdMedia 2009 World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications (3564-3569). Association for the Advancement of Computers in Education

This paper outlines the Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) strategy of the University of the West of England (UWE), UK, and demonstrates examples of simulations that use a mixture of web technologies, social networking and virtual worlds. In particul... Read More about Online simulation of real life experiences – the educational potential.

Learning together and learning alone in Second Life (2008)
Presentation / Conference
Falconer, L., Frutos-Perez, M., Billingham, O., & Street, D. (2008, November). Learning together and learning alone in Second Life. Presented at ReLive 08, Open University, Milton Keynes, UK

A common complaint about virtual worlds is that when one visits them there is no one there and nothing to do. Virtual worlds offer interesting potential for collaborative learning events, but it is less obvious how they can enhance individual learni... Read More about Learning together and learning alone in Second Life.

Evaluating the use of metaphor in online learning environments (2008)
Journal Article
Falconer, L. (2008). Evaluating the use of metaphor in online learning environments. Interactive Learning Environments, 16(2), 117-129. https://doi.org/10.1080/10494820701288626

Metaphor appears to be an innate tendency in human communication and can be shown to have significant potential when applied to the design of online learning environments. This paper describes and discusses an example of an online research methods le... Read More about Evaluating the use of metaphor in online learning environments.

Redesigning the research methods curriculum (2008)
Presentation / Conference
Falconer, L., & Street, D. (2008, February). Redesigning the research methods curriculum. Poster presented at HP TFT Worldwide Conference, San Diego, California, USA

This project aims to redesign the research methods curriculum for the disciplines of mathematics, statistics and information technology (IT) by integrating online learning support into the classroom. In most online learning environments learning mat... Read More about Redesigning the research methods curriculum.

Accommodating multiple learning styles and abilities in a large-scale online learning resource (2007)
Book Chapter
Falconer, L., & Frutos-Perez, M. (2007). Accommodating multiple learning styles and abilities in a large-scale online learning resource. In S. Wheeler, & N. Whitton (Eds.), Beyond Control - Proceedings of the 14th International Conference of the Association for Learning Technology (47-58). ALT

This paper discusses and evaluates the technological and pedagogical implications of designing large-scale, online learning resources that can be offered to accommodate a variety of learning styles and abilities. The theory of online learning design... Read More about Accommodating multiple learning styles and abilities in a large-scale online learning resource.

Organizational learning, tacit information, and e-learning: A review (2006)
Journal Article
Falconer, L. (2006). Organizational learning, tacit information, and e-learning: A review. Learning Organization, The, 13(2), 140-151. https://doi.org/10.1108/09696470610645476

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to introduce and develop the argument that e-learning technologies and techniques can play a pivotal role in encouraging and facilitating organizational learning, by transforming tacit knowledge into explicit kn... Read More about Organizational learning, tacit information, and e-learning: A review.

The technology boundary: A strategy for bridging the gap (2005)
Presentation / Conference
Falconer, L. (2005, September). The technology boundary: A strategy for bridging the gap. Presented at ALT-C 2005, Manchester, UK

The aim of this demonstration is to promote discussion regarding strategies that enable teachers to concentrate upon the pedagogy of e-learning design, rather than how to cope with technology. The domains of academia and technology have traditionall... Read More about The technology boundary: A strategy for bridging the gap.

Using metaphor as a navigation device in e-learning (2004)
Presentation / Conference
Falconer, L., & Aburrow, Y. (2004, September). Using metaphor as a navigation device in e-learning. Presented at ALT-C 2004, Exeter, UK

ALT-C 2004 Using metaphor as a navigation device in e-learning design Liz Falconer and Yvonne Aburrow Background Recognition that an electronic resource could assist in the t&l of research methods as it is a widespread subject taught in HEIs an... Read More about Using metaphor as a navigation device in e-learning.

Management decision-making relating to occupational risks: The role of ‘grey data’ (2002)
Journal Article
Falconer, L. (2002). Management decision-making relating to occupational risks: The role of ‘grey data’. Journal of Risk Research, 5(1), 23-33. https://doi.org/10.1080/13669870010011449

This paper reports upon the findings of pilot work research being carried out with the collaboration of a large employer in the UK construction sector. The term ‘grey data’ is introduced and de.ned and a pilot grey data review relating to occupationa... Read More about Management decision-making relating to occupational risks: The role of ‘grey data’.

Occupational safety and health: A method to test the collection of 'grey data' by line managers (1997)
Journal Article
Hoel, H., Falconer, L., & Hoel, H. (1997). Occupational safety and health: A method to test the collection of 'grey data' by line managers. Occupational Medicine, 47(2), 81-89. https://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/47.2.81

This paper describes and discusses a method for collecting data relating to the potential for illness or injury to occur in an organization. The reason for using the term 'grey' is explained and the underpinning philosophy of fuzzy thinking is also d... Read More about Occupational safety and health: A method to test the collection of 'grey data' by line managers.

The perceptions of line and senior managers in relation to occupational health issues (1996)
Journal Article
occupational health issues. Occupational Medicine, 46(2), 151-156

Perceptions of line and senior managers in relation to their role in managing workplace injury and illness were investigated with a large UK manufacturing company. The significance of this research to occupational health practitioners lies in the fac... Read More about The perceptions of line and senior managers in relation to occupational health issues.

Virtual worlds for learning
Book Chapter
Savin-Baden, M., Falconer, L., Wimpenny, K., & Callaghan, M. (2017). Virtual worlds for learning. In E. Duval, M. Sharples, & R. Sutherland (Eds.), Technology Enhanced Learning: Research Themes. Springer

This book provides an overview of the state-of-the-art in Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL). It is organized as a collection of 21 clusters or research themes, each introduced by leading experts and including references to the most relevant literatu... Read More about Virtual worlds for learning.