(Live) Interactive Voting / Lecture Participation

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(Live) Interactive Voting / Lecture Participation
Requirements TurningPoint handsets bookable at prs_at_qub.ac.uk https//twitter.com, www.socrative.com, polldaddy.com are all BYOD TurningPoint handsets bookable at prs_at_qub.ac.uk https//twitter.com, www.socrative.com, polldaddy.com are all BYOD
Benefits   Students Staff
Benefits   Students respond to questions and then get instant feedback on their answers Participation is lower risk answers are not identified with individuals Encourages greater verbal responses from students Initiates peer-to-peer discussion and debate Engages students in active learning Can help to meet the needs of different learning styles Allows the lecturer to ask and then give instant feedback on their answers Engages students in active learning Gives the lecturer an insight to the students progress in the topic Provides an opportunity to analyse student responses and use as the basis for class discussion Check students have noted the main points in prior readings Ensure students have a clear understanding of tasks and assignments Engagement encourages attendance
Tips Single best answer questions work well all options may have some validity but a panel of experts would all be able to justify one answer over the others such questions are hooks that lead to further discussion and explanations. Ask only the questions the learners need i.e. those that address the learning outcomes or that tease out whether students have mastered a difficult concept two or three questions are adequate in a 1 hour session.  Single best answer questions work well all options may have some validity but a panel of experts would all be able to justify one answer over the others such questions are hooks that lead to further discussion and explanations. Ask only the questions the learners need i.e. those that address the learning outcomes or that tease out whether students have mastered a difficult concept two or three questions are adequate in a 1 hour session. 
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 Technology TurningPoint Twitter Socrative Polldaddy (free version)
Centrally supported ? X X X
Limits Up to 600 book collect handsets Must conform to University Policy Limit of 50 students per group 1k invitees per user per month
Cost to student X BYOD BYOD BYOD
Staff training Required R Provided P R P X X X
Data storage Internal External (no export) External External (no export)
Question types available 8 User created 3 19
Internet required X ? ? ?
Support for Support for Support for Support for Support for
Integration into teaching slides MS PowerPoint No No No
Formative assessment with marks ? X ? X
Results recorded R Analysed A R A (MS Excel export) handset must be assigned X R (MS Excel export) R A (no export)
Feedback Immediate, group Immediate, group Immediate, group Immediate, group
Student accessibility VPATs available http//www.turningtechnologies.com/accessibility Try Easy Chirp or VoiceForTwitter Text sizing possible Key stroke navigation screen reader issues, if necessary provide an alternative
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Written Feedback Tools
Requirements MS Word or equivalent using comments and Quick Parts or macros, GradeMark in the Turnitin suite from elearning_at_qub.ac.uk, QuestionMark Marking Tool in QOL MS Word or equivalent using comments and Quick Parts or macros, GradeMark in the Turnitin suite from elearning_at_qub.ac.uk, QuestionMark Marking Tool in QOL
Benefits   Students Staff
Benefits   Legible comments Comments in line with text Students can convert to sound through text to speech software Quick Parts/QuickMarks remove the need to write the same comment on each paper just paste in the Quick Part or drag the QuickMark GradeMark can save rubrics and comment banks, once created, to use again
Tips MS Word If using Quick Parts or Macros, build up a statement bank before creating the Quick Parts or Macros. If using MS Word, save the feedback as a pdf so it cannot be altered. MS Word If using Quick Parts or Macros, build up a statement bank before creating the Quick Parts or Macros. If using MS Word, save the feedback as a pdf so it cannot be altered.
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 Technology MSWord GradeMark QuestionMark
Centrally supported ? ? ?
Cost to school X X X
Staff training Required R Provided P P P P
Student training required X X X
Data storage Internal External - QUB Data Controller Internal
Online student view with indication of student view Can be uploaded to QOL assignment tool ? Can be uploaded to QOL assignment tool
Support for Support for Support for Support for
Criteria referenced marking X ? Available for reuse ?
Comment bank Can be set up as Quick Parts or macros ? QuickMarks provide ability to create, save, easily add to and reuse own banks X
Show mark and mark download ? X ? ? ??
Student anonymity If submission is anonymous ? ?
Student accessibility Check for screen reader issues with comments and if necessary provide alternative Check for screen reader issues with GradeMark report and if necessary provide alternative Check for screen reader issues with coaching report and if necessary provide alternative
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Peer to Peer Tools
Requirements PeerMark in the Turnitin suite available from elearning_at_qub.ac.uk, WebPA trial from elearning_at_qub.ac.uk on request, a PeerWise account - http//peerwise.cs.auckland.ac.nz PeerMark in the Turnitin suite available from elearning_at_qub.ac.uk, WebPA trial from elearning_at_qub.ac.uk on request, a PeerWise account - http//peerwise.cs.auckland.ac.nz
Benefits   Students Staff
Benefits   Peer feedback/assessment Engagement with criteria Deep learning on subject Learn to give feedback for correct and incorrect responses Rate participation of peer against agreed rubric/standards Automatic, anonymous distribution of student contributions for peer review PeerMark facility to encourage students to self-review Quick set up PeerWise very good student generated MCQs can be exported and used in summative assessments WebPA staff can weight contribution to group activity
Tips Students can be made anonymous to each other but not to you. To encourage students to take part, provide a few marks for participation. PeerMark set up dates must be strictly adhered to. Students can be made anonymous to each other but not to you. To encourage students to take part, provide a few marks for participation. PeerMark set up dates must be strictly adhered to.
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 Technology PeerMark PeerWise WebPA
Main function Peer and Self Review Peer Review and ranking of student authored MCQ questions Peer ranking/ marking
Centrally supported ? X X
Cost to school X X X
Staff training Required R Provided P P Screencasts available at www.screencast.com Resource Map at http//webpaproject.lboro.ac.uk
Student training required Instruction on how to approach peer review MCQ Question Writing Instruction on how to approach peer assessment
Data storage External - QUB Data Controller External Internal
Support for Support for Support for Support for
Student anonymity ? ? ?
Peer feedback / Comment Facility ? ? ?
Mark allocated for completion ? ? ?
Student accessibility Check for screen reader issues and if necessary provide alternative keystroke navigation issues Keystroke navigation issues Check for screen reader issues and if necessary provide alternative
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Online Submission
Requirements Access to module in QOL, access to the Turnitin suite available from elearning_at_qub.ac.uk Access to module in QOL, access to the Turnitin suite available from elearning_at_qub.ac.uk
Benefits   Students Staff
Benefits   Upload assignment from any location Download feedback or view online Anonymity supported if required QOL upload marked work in any file format QOL upload feedback in any file format See who has accessed feedback
Tips  Zip the files within the folder, dont zip the folder. QOL the upload function will upload to the first student number it finds in the filename only.  Zip the files within the folder, dont zip the folder. QOL the upload function will upload to the first student number it finds in the filename only.
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 Technology QOL Submission Tool TurnitinUK QUB Dropbox
Centrally supported ? ? ?
Cost to school X X X
Staff training Required R Provided P P P Instructions online
Student training required P Manual online Videos and instructions online Instructions online
Data storage Internal External - QUB is data controller Internal
Data held for (time period) Indefinite Indefinite 15 days
File size limit /format 100MB/most file types but not executables 20MB/ most file types - exceptions not specified 1GB (any file type but not virus scanned)
Download Batch download of submissions Batch download of submissions Individual download of submissions
Support for Support for Support for Support for
Anonymous submission ? ? X
Mark entry ? (Excel export for Qsis upload) ? (Excel export for Qsis upload) X
Feedback ? Batch file upload or individual comment box ? GradeMark Tool X
Student accessibility Keystroke navigation and text sizing available use turn on more accessible mode tab. Keystroke navigation issues Keystroke navigation and text sizing available
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Online Testing
Requirements QuestionMark Perception (QMP) in QOL, CMS Templates from Information Services, Adobe eLearning Suite http//www.adobe.com, a PeerWise account http//peerwise.cs.auckland.ac.nz/ QuestionMark Perception (QMP) in QOL, CMS Templates from Information Services, Adobe eLearning Suite http//www.adobe.com, a PeerWise account http//peerwise.cs.auckland.ac.nz/
Benefits   Students Staff
Benefits   Formative and summative assessment online The possibility of immediate and detailed feedback Exam preparation opportunities Students test each other   The ability to question the student across the curriculum, addressing the full range of learning outcomes Greater efficiency and reliability as a large number of assessments can be marked quickly and consistently The possibility of immediate and detailed feedback to students  Detailed and immediate analysis of student performance on each question enabling finer tuning of assessment for future use  
Tips The literature shows that gradual introduction e.g. a few short formative tests, and building a bank of tested questions over a period of time before moving to summative assessment, is lower risk and less stressful for staff.  The literature shows that gradual introduction e.g. a few short formative tests, and building a bank of tested questions over a period of time before moving to summative assessment, is lower risk and less stressful for staff. 
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 Technology QMP CMS Templates Adobe elearning suite PeerWise
Centrally supported ? ? X X
Cost to school X X ? X
Staff training Required R Provided P R P R P R Screencasts available at www.screencast.com
Student training required X X X ? ( question writing)
Data storage Internal None Internal External
Question types available 20 5 5 MCQ
Support for Support for Support for Support for Support for
Exams ? X X X
Formative assessment with marks ? X ? ?
Results recorded R Analysed A R A X R R
Feedback Automated multiple levels Automated generic Automated option level Dialogue through comment facility
Student accessibility Good Text sizing contrast features, navigation alternatives Keystroke navigation and sizing good VPATs available http//www.adobe.com/uk/accessibility/products/elearningsuite.html Keystroke navigation issues
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Portfolio Tools
Requirements  WordPress request form at http//blogs.qub.ac.uk  WordPress request form at http//blogs.qub.ac.uk
Benefits   Students Staff
Benefits   Can be used to encourage student self-reflection Articulation of knowledge and skills beyond module borders Can facilitate review of student progress and skills development Endorsement of student learning
Tips WordPress requests for small cohorts will be considered. WordPress requests for small cohorts will be considered.
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 Technology PDP efolio WordPress
Main focus Personal Development Where audience is required
Centrally supported ? ?
Cost to school X X
Staff training Required R Provided P P R
Student training required ? Provided on School request Advisable
Data storage Internal Internal
Upload restrictions ? X
Support for Support for Support for
Staff access X ?
Feedback Not automatic student may enter any feedback they have received in reflection box ? Through comment facility
Reflection ? Record reflections on experiences, skills and achievements ? Postings can include reflection
Student accessibility Good based on MSWord Generally good but key stroke navigation issues with text editor
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Feedback with Screen Recording Tools
Requirements JING / Camtasia / Snagit http//www.techsmith.com, Adobe Captivate http//www.adobe.com JING / Camtasia / Snagit http//www.techsmith.com, Adobe Captivate http//www.adobe.com
Benefits   Students Staff
Benefits   Reusable resource Personal Portability/ Mobility Able to draw attention to key points More detail is provided in the annotations Reusable
Tips Several short clips are easier to plan and record . Generic feedback may include worked examples. For individual feedback, comments may be related directly to content. Several short clips are easier to plan and record . Generic feedback may include worked examples. For individual feedback, comments may be related directly to content.
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Technology Jing Camtasia Mediasite Snagit
Centrally supported X X ü X
Cost to school X ? X ?
Staff training Required R Provided P R P R P R  P R P
Student training required (viewing) X X X X
Data storage Internal/External Internal Internal Internal
Time restrictions 5 mins None None (Subject to fair usage) None
Video editing X ? ü X
Support for Support for Support for Support for Support for
Feedback voice typed comments re. onscreen script ? ? ü ?
Production of screen cast for support materials ? ? ü ? But no editing facility
Student screencast as an assessment ? Need shared machine ü Need shared machine
Student accessibility Alternatives should be provided for students with sight or hearing difficulties Alternatives should be provided for students with sight or hearing difficulties Alternatives should be provided for students with sight or hearing difficulties Alternatives should be provided for students with sight or hearing difficulties
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Collaboration Tools
Requirements Wiki and discussion forum via modules in QOL WordPress request form at http//blogs.qub.ac.uk VoiceThread https//voicethread.com Wiki and discussion forum via modules in QOL WordPress request form at http//blogs.qub.ac.uk VoiceThread https//voicethread.com
Benefits   Students Staff
Benefits   Class or group sharing of ideas Class or group posting of questions Managing Group work Peer feedback Monitoring class or group discussions Feedback to class or group or individual Responding to questions
Tips Setting up tutorial groups in Qsis automatically creates separate discussion and wikis for each group. Set up alerts to let you know when content has been added to discussion and wiki areas. Too many alerts? - A rule in your inbox can group the alerts into a separate folder that you can monitor regularly.  Setting up tutorial groups in Qsis automatically creates separate discussion and wikis for each group. Set up alerts to let you know when content has been added to discussion and wiki areas. Too many alerts? - A rule in your inbox can group the alerts into a separate folder that you can monitor regularly. 
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Technology QOL Wiki QOL Discussion Tool WordPress VoiceThread
Centrally supported ? Available through VLE ? Available through VLE ? Available by request X
Cost to school X X X ?
Staff training Required R Provided P P P R P P
Student training required Manual available Manual available advisable Screencasts available online
Data storage Internal Internal Internal External
Student upload restrictions ? ? X ?
Support for Support for Support for Support for
Group work If set up in Qsis as tutorial groups If set up in Qsis as tutorial groups Access must be set up for each blog Access must be set up for each VoiceThread
Authentic assessment Assists collaboration in team work eg. Group case study work outside class For tasks with author and audience Collaborative discussion around a stimulus
Peer feedback ? Student entries ? Student responses ? Viewer comments ? Viewer comments
Staff feedback ? Staff entries ? Staff responses ? Viewer comments ? Viewer comments
Student accessibility Keystroke navigation and text sizing available. Use turn on more accessible mode tab. Keystroke navigation and text sizing available. Use turn on more accessible mode tab. Keystroke navigation issues with text editor VPAT at https//voicethread.com/resources/VoiceThread-Accessibility-Whitepaper.pdf
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Feedback by Sound Recording
Requirements Digital voice recorder with ability to save as MP3 files Audacity http//audacity.sourceforge.net headphones and microphone Smart phone/tablet apps Digital voice recorder with ability to save as MP3 files Audacity http//audacity.sourceforge.net headphones and microphone Smart phone/tablet apps
Benefits   Students Staff
Benefits   Personal Listen in own space in own time No issues with legibility Improved quality of feedback Students report returning to feedback in this format It can benefit students who have a particular learning style or have difficulty reading or for whom English is not their first language. Students can produce audio content to help improve their knowledge and enhance their understanding of material, develop communication skills, share ideas and collaborate More feedback can be given in the time than it takes to type Increased student interest Rewarding Increased efficiency With Audacity able to cut out long pauses With Audacity able to copy and paste comments
Tips If you are using this to give feedback and a mark, then give the mark at the end. Students have to listen to get the mark. When downloading Audacity take care not to accept additional toolbars, unless you want them. If you are using this to give feedback and a mark, then give the mark at the end. Students have to listen to get the mark. When downloading Audacity take care not to accept additional toolbars, unless you want them.
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 Technology Digital Recorder Audacity Smartphone/ Tablet app Mediasite
Centrally supported X ? X ?
Cost to school X X ? X
Staff training Required R Provided P R R P R R  P
Student training required X X X X
Data storage Internal Internal Internal/External Internal
Time restrictions None None Dependent upon app None (Subject to fair usage)
Support for Support for Support for Support for
Authentic assessment Students can record and submit files. Equipment sharing admin. reqd. Students can record live events BYOD Students can record live events BYOD In class discussions can be recorded microphone required
Exams Record / feedback for non-written assessments Record / feedback for non-written assessments Record / feedback for non-written assessments Record / feedback for non-written assessments
Formative assessment with marks Record / feedback for non-written assessments Record / feedback for non-written assessments Record / feedback for non-written assessments Record / feedback for non-written assessments
Feedback Feedback for non-written tasks Group feedback Feedback for non-written tasks Group feedback Feedback for non-written tasks Group feedback Feedback for non-written tasks Group feedback
Student accessibility Transcript required for those with hearing impairment Transcript required for those with hearing impairment Transcript required for those with hearing impairment Transcript required for those with hearing impairment
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Referencing and Citation Tools
Requirements Refworks account available from http//libguides.qub.ac.uk/refworks cite2write www.qub.ac.uk/cite2write Refworks account available from http//libguides.qub.ac.uk/refworks cite2write www.qub.ac.uk/cite2write
Benefits   Students Staff
Benefits   Online tutorial (cite-2-write only) Illustration of Styles Consistency Organisational benefits Readily available resource to support your assignment requirements
Tips The Word bibliography generator only supports certain style versions which may not be those required by your School. Refworks Information Services can provide training for student classes on request. The Word bibliography generator only supports certain style versions which may not be those required by your School. Refworks Information Services can provide training for student classes on request.
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 Technology Word (reference tab) RefWorks cite2write
Centrally supported ? ? ?
Cost to school X X X
Staff training Required R Provided P P P X
Student training required P P X
Data storage Internal/External External Internal
Time restrictions None None Data held for limited time
Support for Support for Support for Support for
Interactive referencing and citation tutorial X X ?
Bibliography generator ? ? ?
Citation insertion ? ? (with Write-N-Cite tool) X
Collaborative/shared referencing X ? (with RefShare) X
Referencing styles supported Specific versions of APA, Chicago, GOST, GB7714, Harvard, IEEE, ISO 690, MLA, SIST02, Turabian All main styles full list found at http//www.refworks.com/content/products/output_style.asp Harvard, MHRA, OSCOLA, Vancouver
Student accessibility Good Screen reader friendly menu can be enabled as a default Contains audio - A pdf transcript of the site is downloadable