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Supported Online Learning for Students using Technology for Information and Communication in their Education
Lead Institution: Edge Hill College of Higher Education, Director: Sue Roberts, Mark Schofield SOLSTICE is an innovative method of programme delivery involving the use of supported and online blended learning designed on sound pedagogic principles and developed as a result of ongoing evaluative research. It seeks to capture the power of new technology to deliver programmes flexibly, is learning focused and not technology driven, and aims to enhance learning and the learning experience for Edge Hill students. Projects and developments using the SOLSTICE method are currently underway in the Faculty of Health, as well as in the other two faculties. There are six key aims for SOLSTICE:
An innovative feature of SOLSTICE is the drawing together of academic tutors, learning technologists, learning resources staff, technical staff and employers’ representatives into a ‘new academic team’, enabling colleagues to share expertise, experience, approaches and practice, developing together and learning from each other. SOLSTICE Fellows and Associate Fellows have been appointed from the faculties to provide a focus and point of contact in their areas for developments and dissemination, and to expand the hub of expertise within the institution. First SOLSTICE conference ‘Enhancing student learning through the intelligent deployment of technologies technologies’ will take place during May 2006 (www.edgehill.ac.uk/SOLSTICE/Conference2006 Conference2006). For a full list of seminars and events open to colleagues at other institutions visit: www.edgehill.ac.uk/SOLSTICE/SeminarSeries2005_2006_developingexcellence.htm |
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