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Virtual tour: Simulations at UWE (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Gil Ortega, M. C. (2015, March). Virtual tour: Simulations at UWE. Presented at VWBPE Post-conference Virtual World Explorations, Second Life

Exploring the learning potential of acoustic design in 3D virtual environments (2015)
Journal Article
Falconer, L., & Green, J. (2015). Exploring the learning potential of acoustic design in 3D virtual environments. Literacy Information and Computer Education Journal, 6(1), 1273-1276

This paper discusses the current research and understanding of the effects of audio environments on learning, with a particular focus on the affordances of the effects in computer-generated, 3D virtual environments and virtual worlds. Both sound and... Read More about Exploring the learning potential of acoustic design in 3D virtual environments.

Music in 3D virtual environments: Exploring learning affordances (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Falconer, L., & Green, J. (2014, November). Music in 3D virtual environments: Exploring learning affordances. Paper presented at World Congress on Education, London, UK

This paper discusses the current research and understanding of the effects of music on learning, with a particular focus on the affordances of the effects of music in computer-generated, 3D virtual environments and virtual worlds. Music has different... Read More about Music in 3D virtual environments: Exploring learning affordances.

Learning spaces in virtual worlds: Bringing our distance students home (2014)
Book Chapter
Gil Ortega, M. C., & Falconer, L. (2014). Learning spaces in virtual worlds: Bringing our distance students home. In P. Blessinger, J. Anchan, & B. Cozza (Eds.), Proceedings of 2nd International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Conference: Innovative Learning Scapes, E-scapes, Playscapes and More (57). New York, USA: HETL

Distance learning programmes are becoming increasingly popular in higher education. Overcoming feelings of isolation that may occur due to the little support available, the few possibilities of social interaction and the inexistent campus atmosphere... Read More about Learning spaces in virtual worlds: Bringing our distance students home.

The effects of group dynamics on learning in virtual world environments (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Falconer, L., & Gil Ortega, M. C. (2014, March). The effects of group dynamics on learning in virtual world environments. Paper presented at 4th Global Conference on Experiential Learning in Virtual Worlds, Prague, Czech Republic

The MA Education in Virtual Worlds is an entirely online programme that facilitates the study of virtual world environments as places where learning can take place. The synchronous tutorials, workshops and seminar sessions all take place in the virt... Read More about The effects of group dynamics on learning in virtual world environments.

Weak and strong publics: Drawing on Nancy Fraser to explore parental participation in neonatal networks (2014)
Journal Article
Gibson, A., Lewando-Hundt, G., & Blaxter, L. (2014). Weak and strong publics: Drawing on Nancy Fraser to explore parental participation in neonatal networks. Health Expectations, 17(1), 104-115. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1369-7625.2011.00735.x

Aims We draw on the work of Nancy Fraser, and in particular her concepts of weak and strong publics, to analyze the process of parental involvement in managed neonatal network boards. Background Public involvement has moved beyond the individual leve... Read More about Weak and strong publics: Drawing on Nancy Fraser to explore parental participation in neonatal networks.

Curriculum design in online open education (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Sumpter, J. (2014, February). Curriculum design in online open education. Presented at Open University ‘The Networked Practitioner’ online conference, Online

My presentation looked at curriculum design in online open education, asking if learning styles are taken into account and contribute to inclusion?

The price is right-rapid prototyping, learning technology, and the five muskeeters (2013)
Presentation / Conference
Sumpter, J. (2013, October). The price is right-rapid prototyping, learning technology, and the five muskeeters. Presented at AECT (Association for Education Communications and Technology), 2013, California, USA

Implementation of learning technology across five schools with very different needs is a challenge for change management. This presentation focuses on lessons learned and the challenges associated with introducing technology solutions

Exploring google hangouts for PhD forums (2013)
Presentation / Conference
Sumpter, J. (2013, October). Exploring google hangouts for PhD forums. Poster presented at AECT (Association for Education Communications and Technology) 2013, California, USA

In this paper, I detail two pilots run by Bath Spa Learning Technologist John Sumpter and Senior Lecturer in English, Dr Tracy Brain. The project focused on the use of synchronous online learning, to facilitate building a community of learners (Salmo... Read More about Exploring google hangouts for PhD forums.

Situated learning in accident investigation: A virtual world simulation case study (2013)
Journal Article
Falconer, L. (2013). Situated learning in accident investigation: A virtual world simulation case study. International Journal of Learning Technology, 8(3), 246-262. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJLT.2013.057062

Educators have increasingly been drawn to virtual worlds to investigate their potential for enhancing teaching and learning. This case study describes, discusses and evaluates the experiences of postgraduate environmental health students undertaking... Read More about Situated learning in accident investigation: A virtual world simulation case study.

Investigating student engagement with an electronically delivered simulation of professional practice (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Billingham, O. (2011, November). Investigating student engagement with an electronically delivered simulation of professional practice. Poster presented at 10th European Conference on E-learning, Brighton

Electronically delivered simulations of professional practice enable educators to place students in vocationally relevant situations or to experience events that would be impossible, or extremely difficult or costly to replicate without recent advanc... Read More about Investigating student engagement with an electronically delivered simulation of professional practice.

An online educational simulation: Investigating student motivational orientation (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Billingham, O. (2011, June). An online educational simulation: Investigating student motivational orientation. Paper presented at World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2011, Lisbon, Portugal

Educational simulations allow students to experience events or situations that are vocationally relevant but would not normally be possible to replicate in the classroom. This paper considers the findings of a research study that investigated the mot... Read More about An online educational simulation: Investigating student motivational orientation.

Build your own MA: Developing and delivering a blended learning framework for CPD (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Sumpter, J., & Truran, C. (2011, June). Build your own MA: Developing and delivering a blended learning framework for CPD. Paper presented at EDEN (European Distance and E-Learning Network) 2011, Dublin

Presenting the creation of a innovative educational framework developed to allow institutions to create and deliver CPD distance learning.

Building your own MA (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Sumpter, J., Truran, C., & Bull, B. (2011, June). Building your own MA. Presented at Building your own MA, London, UK

Developing and delivering a Blended Learning Framework for CPD within an Academic Framework

Collaborative working for curriculum and professional development (2009)
Book Chapter
King, H. (2009). Collaborative working for curriculum and professional development. In L. Walsh, & P. Kahn (Eds.), Collaborative Working in Higher Education (96-102). Routledge

This case study describes a programme of collaborative work facilitated by a national organisation. The scope, aims and outcomes are such, however, that a similar approach could be taken by colleagues locally (for example, through an educational deve... Read More about Collaborative working for curriculum and professional development.

Teaching and learning in Higher Education: Disciplinary Approaches to Educational Enquiry
Book
Cleaver, E., Lintern, M., & McLinden, M. Teaching and learning in Higher Education: Disciplinary Approaches to Educational Enquiry. London: Sage Publications

This text explores best practice approaches to undertaking enquiry into learning and teaching in higher education for staff from all academic disciplines. A general and accessible introduction into the methods most commonly used in undertaking enquir... Read More about Teaching and learning in Higher Education: Disciplinary Approaches to Educational Enquiry.

Researching Young People's Lives
Book
Heath, S., Brookes, R., Cleaver, E., & Ireland, E. Researching Young People's Lives. London: Sage Publications

In the first part of this book, the authors consider the broad methodological and contextual concerns of relevance to the design and conduct of youth research, including ethical issues, the importance of context, and the rise of participatory approac... Read More about Researching Young People's Lives.

Young, Free and Single? Twenty-somethings and Household Change
Book
Heath, S., & Cleaver, E. Young, Free and Single? Twenty-somethings and Household Change. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan

From Bridget Jones' Diary to Friends and the Secret Life of Us, the single young adult is a subject of fascination in contemporary culture. Envied and disapproved of in equal measures by older generations, twenty-somethings have become potent icons o... Read More about Young, Free and Single? Twenty-somethings and Household Change.