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Sequence

 

The E-Journal learning design comprises 6 fortnightly issues, spread over the duration of a semester. Alternate weeks comprise face-to-face tutorials and project work on case studies.

View the Learning Design Sequence for a graphical representation of this learning design.

         
 

Tasks

 

Each fortnightly E-Journal issue comprises a set of issue-specific activities...

         
 

Resources

 

The online E-Journal and Virtual Reality computer labs are the two key resource components...

         
 

Supports

 

Orientational information is provided to the students via an Overview section of the site, as well as via the front-page matrix within each E-Journal...

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Implementation
 

Setting Notes

 

The original aim of the project was to develop a web-based teaching resource that would allow students and staff from the Industrial Design and Engineering disciplines to develop an understanding of the impacts of virtual reality on their respective professions...

       
 

Outcomes

 

Assist students to learn both theoretical and technical aspects related to their unit; Assist students to contextualise and apply theory learnt to their technical skills case studies...

       
 

Assesment

 

BNB011 E-Journal utilises two continuous assessment methods, as well as the final case study project...

       
 

ICT Contribution

 

Affordances offered by the use of ICT include flexibility in time and place, and choice in learning styles...

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Reflections
 

Pedagogy Notes

 

The E-Journal methodology utilises a constructivist learning environment, offering a problem centred, activity-based approach that encourages cooperative group learning and reflection...

       
 

History

 

The E-Journal has undergone several stages of metamorphosis...

       
 

Evaluation

 

An evaluation is currently under progress for the BNB011 E-Journal approach, utilising the Flashlight evaluation methodology...

       
 

Designer Debrief

 

The E-Journal methodology offers a unified approach to developing both theoretical and technical skills through the use of Articles, Editorial, Tutorial and Case Studies pages...

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