Resources

These pages bring together a range of resources to support users of emerging and diverse technologies, an initiative supported by the Higher Education Academy and JISC.

Supporting Academic Staff Using Technology to Enhance Learning

This section includes resources for developing an understanding of the use of and concepts behind e-Portfolios, Blogs and Wikis and Mobile Learning.

A short video accompanies the resources.

e-Portfolios

e-Portfolios are an emerging technology and a useful tool to aid personal development planning.

Blogs and Wikis

A Blog is an individuals online journal, the term comes from web log.

By contrast a Wiki is a collection of web pages that can be edited by a group.

Mobile Learning

M-learning is the art of using mobile technologies to enhance the learning experience.

Handheld devices and the Internet can be blended to engage and motivate learners, any time and anywhere.